Listen to Jason’s 2017 chat with Idina Menzel on WTOP’s podcast “Beyond the Fame.”
Get ready for a star-studded lineup of performers singing for LGBTQ+ freedom this Sunday, June 11, at the Capital Pride Concert on three different stages.
The Capitol Stage at 3rd Street and Pennsylvania Avenue will boast a picturesque backdrop of the U.S. Capitol building as LGBTQ+ artists and allies perform from 1 to 5 p.m., including the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington.
Bigger names follow with Shanice (“I Love Your Smile”), Debbie Gibson (“Foolish Beat,” “Lost in Your Eyes”) and Rina Sawayama from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by Monet X Change, Hayley Kiyoko (“Girls Like Girls”) and Idina Menzel (“Wicked,” “Frozen”) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. DJ Tracy Young closes it down with a sunset dance party.
The Monument Stage at 6th Street and Constitution Avenue includes a Washington Monument backdrop for LGBTQ+ artists and allies from 12 to 6 p.m. headlined by Alx Luke, Bennu Byrd, Lyle Anthony and Jay Diamondz from 6 to 7 p.m. This stage will be emceed by Ophelia Bottoms with a big assist from DJ Jerry Jones.
Finally, the Dupont Stage in the Dupont Beverage Garden will host LGBTQ+ artists and allies from 12 to 7 p.m. DJ Zemi kicks things off from 12 to 1 p.m., followed by The Barber Streisand from 1 to 2 p.m., DJ Bxtr from 2 to 3:30 p.m., Sean Morris from 4:30 to 6 p.m. and finally DJ Eletrox spinning from 6 to 7 p.m.
Find more information on the Capital Pride Concert here.
Listen to Jason’s 2017 chat with Idina Menzel on WTOP’s podcast “Beyond the Fame.”