ABC's 'Taking the Stage Special - Full Performers & Celeb Guest List!

Taking the Stage: African American Music and Stories That Changed America airs tonight and features an amazing, star-studded lineup of entertainers and celeb guests!

The special was taped back in September in honor of the Smithsonian’s new National Museum of African American History. The show will celebrate America as seen through the prism of African American culture.

Tons of celebrities are set to take the stage this evening – and it’s sure to be an amazing show.

Be sure to tune into ABC tonight beginning at 9pm EST for the two hour show!

Click inside to see the full guest list from the show…

Angela Bassett
Dave Chappelle
Chuck D.
Doug E. Fresh
Savion Glover
Tom Hanks
Samuel L. Jackson
Quincy Jones
Rashida Jones
Elijah Kelley
Janelle Monae
Jada Pinkett Smith
Will Smith
Octavia Spencer
Chris Tucker
Jesse Williams
Oprah Winfrey
Stevie Wonder
Patti Austin
Christina Aguilera
Alvin Ailey Dancers
Jon Batiste
Shirley Caesar
Chloe x Halle
Gary Clark Jr.
Common
Cynthia Erivo
Fantasia Barrino
Jamie Foxx
Robert Glasper
Dave Grohl with Trouble Funk
Herbie Hancock
Gladys Knight
John Legend
Mary J. Blige
Mary Mary
Donnie McClurkin
Ne-Yo
Usher