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Several singular sensations have now been announced to be part of the upcoming one-night-only benefit concert celebrating 50 years of A Chorus Line. Sunday, July 27 will see the landmark musical return to its Broadway home, the Shubert Theater, to raise money for the Entertainment Community Fund, exactly five decades (and two days) after it opened in 1975.The Fund’s Board Chair Annette Bening, season highlights Jennifer Simard (Death Becomes Her) and Mandy Gonzalez (Sunset Boulevard), and Gilmore Girls’ Lauren Graham are among the latest names to have just joined the lineup, along with triple-threat talents Ariana DeBose and Bebe Neuwirth. Whether those last two will get the chance to show off their award-winning dancing chops remains to be seen, as their involvement—and most details surrounding the concert—has not been specified.The glitzy event will be directed by Baayork Lee, an original cast member from the Pulitzer winner’s off-Broadway debut at the Public Theater a few months before its instant success skyrocketed it uptown. Lee has overseen virtually every major production since, preserving Michael Bennett’s original vision, and his and Bob Avian’s choreography. She’ll replicate their work here as well. RECOMMENDED: The best Broadway shows to see right now, from new plays to musical classicsIts storied history has allowed several major talents to share its story, many of whom will also participate in the concert, including Donna McKechnie and Kelly Bishop—who won actin

A few weeks after the Fourth of July, Boston skies will again light up—this time with over 500 drones hovering above some 20,000 candles. After sellout iterations in Miami, Madrid and L.A., the DroneArt Show will land in Harvard’s Ohiri Field soccer stadium in Allston, treating paying audiences (and local onlookers not expecting to see David Corenswet up there) to 65 minutes of live classical music tonight, July 19. RECOMMENDED: Where to see art in Boston, including installations, exhibitions, galleries and more The DroneArt Show is a candlelit open-air concert featuring a live string quartet—think well-known masterpieces like Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” and Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake”—accompanied by dazzling displays of synchronized drone displays. Outfitted with programmable LED lights, these bits of flying tech will arrange themselves into figures like lotus blossoms, swans and ballerinas, giving your grandparents’ fireworks a run for their money. To the lush sounds of Debussy’s “The Snow Is Dancing,” the drone fleet will assemble and dissemble into dozens of new formations, reflecting the thrilling movements of the timeless music. Their vivid designs are tightly choreographed to complement the spirit of the live concert, evoking a breathtaking emotional response. The first act of the program will reflect the four seasons, with the second presenting a sky-bound homage to birds: from chicks and cuckoos to swans. This blend of classical music and state-of-the-art technology h

Exciting news, anime fans: AniTOMO Convention, a free and all-day celebration of Japanese pop culture, is back in Brooklyn tomorrow. This is the third edition of the festival, which is organized by AniTOMO, a New York-based nonprofit honoring the cross-cultural exchange between Brooklyn and Japan. The free, one-day-only event will take place at Japan Village in Sunset Park on Saturday, July 19, from 11am to 10 pm.The convention will feature over 100 artists and anime screenings, cosplay fashion shows, game panels, workshops, prizes and other celebrations of Japanese culture. Previous editions have brought in over 7,000 enthusiasts. There will also be free giveaways on the hour, every hour. RECOMMENDED: Five reasons to visit Brooklyn's new hub for Japanese cultureThink you’re the sagest fan? AniTOMO and the American Debate League are once again presenting their renowned Great Anime Debate to engage the highest-level attendees in trivia and debate.Japan Village is offering attendees a five-percent discount across its delectable food stalls. As a year-round “Japanese vacation without leaving Brooklyn,” the Industry City space is the perfect venue for AniTOMO, with dozens of vendors offering authentic and modern takes on beloved food, beverages, books, fashions and more.This year’s partners, responsible for keeping the festival absolutely free, include the Museum of Moving Image, GKids, Sephora, Anime NYC and the Brooklyn Public Library.AniTOMO was founded in 2022 by Eileen Level

With its 10th anniversary coming up next month, Hamilton is fast approaching "New York Institution" status. To welcome the Pulitzer-winning musical into that rarefied group, the New York Yankees have created a special edition of its legendary baseball cap to be handed out at its August 25 game. The first 10,000 attendees (!) to arrive at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx will receive the stylish headpiece, which features both the Yankees’ insignia and Hamilton’s star-shaped logo.The special evening will also include original cast members Christopher Jackson and Tony winner Renée Elise Goldsberry performing the national anthem and throwing the game’s first pitch, respectively. Current cast members Stephanie Umoh, Morgan Anita Wood, and Cherry Torres will then perform “God Bless America” during the seventh inning stretch. RECOMMENDED: The best Broadway shows to see right nowTickets for the Monday, August 25 game—against the Washington Nationals, appropriate for a story about the Founding Fathers—start at just $13.Fans who want to ensure they get a cap can buy a special ticket guaranteeing them one, currently starting at $53. The extra price goes even farther, with $10 from each of those tickets going to Beyond the Stage Door, a nonprofit educational program for undergraduate students or mid-career transitioning professionals from diverse backgrounds looking to get into general, company and stage management.This is just one of the ways Hamilton is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Cre