Trenches to Broadway!

The Doughboy Foundation's Summer Concert Series returns to the National World War I Memorial with a performance titled "From the Trenches to Broadway!" that traces the musical journey from the battlefields of the Great War to the bright lights of the American stage. The concert explores how the songs that boosted morale in the trenches evolved into the show tunes, jazz, and swing that defined the interwar era, bringing together military history and theatrical heritage in an outdoor evening performance.

When: July 23, 2026

Showtimes: The concert begins at 5 p.m.

Tickets: Price not available; check the Doughboy Foundation or National World War I Memorial website for further ticketing details.

Lineup: The program features the show-stopping tunes of Irving Berlin and George M. Cohan, among other songwriters from the World War I and Broadway eras, performed in a high-energy tribute to the legends of the stage.

Run time: Not specified in the provided details.

Ages: Not provided; open to all ages unless indicated otherwise by the venue.

Venue: National World War I Memorial, Washington, D.C. (within the National Mall area).

Note: This event is part of the Doughboy Foundation's Summer Concert Series. The raw text also references other unrelated events at the same memorial, such as the Bells of Peace remembrance, but these do not pertain to this concert.