Schedule for Rally to Restore Sanity Announced
From the We Love DC blog:
Pre-Pre Show – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Video montages and music will play on Jumbotrons to entertain the audience
Pre Show – 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
12:00-12:40 – The Roots will play for the crowd
12:40-12:57 – A comedian (TBA) will warm up the crowd
12:57-1:00 – Video countdown and intros
Main Show 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
1:00-1:05 – Singing of the National Anthem by special musical guest (TBA)
1:05-1:20 – Jon Stewart welcomes the crowd
1:20-1:30 – Stephen Colbert enters
1:30-1:35 – Benediction by actor Don Novello (“Father Guido Sarducci”)
1:35-1:40 – Poem reading by actor Sam Waterson (“Law and Order”)
1:40-1:50 – Performance by Jeff Tweedy (Wilco) and Mavis Staples
1:50-2:15 – Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert perform together
2:15-2:20 – Performance by Sheryl Crow
2:20-2:30 – Brief statements from special guests (TBA), both live and taped
2:30-2:40 – Performance by special musical guest (TBA)
2:40-2:50 – Sanity and Fear Awards
2:50-3:00 – Final statements by Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert
