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2 days ago
- Entertainment
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Original ‘Hamilton' Cast Will Reunite for 10th Anniversary at 2025 Tony Awards
To mark Hamilton's 10th anniversary, Lin-Manuel Miranda and the production's original cast will reunite at the Tony Awards. More than two dozen cast members — including Leslie Odom, Jr., Phillipa Soo, Daveed Diggs, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Christopher Jackson, Jonathan Groff, and Ariana DeBose — will participate. The Tony Awards will air live on CBS and Paramount+ at 8 p.m. ET on June 8. The producers have not yet revealed which song the cast, which includes 19 other actors, will perform. When it appeared at the 2016 Tonys, the Hamilton cast performed 'History Has Its Eyes on You' and 'Yorktown (The World Turned Upside Down).' The actors closed out that year with 'The Schuyler Sisters.' More from Rolling Stone Cynthia Erivo to Star in One-Woman London Production of 'Dracula' Leslie Odom Jr. Returning to 'Hamilton' on Broadway for Show's 10-Year Anniversary Amy Winehouse, Elton John, and 'Hamilton' Added to Library of Congress' National Recording Registry The announcement follows the news that Odom would be returning to the cast to reprise his role of Aaron Burr for a 12-week run this fall. 'Returning to Hamilton is a deeply meaningful homecoming,' Odom said. 'I'm so grateful for the chance to step back into the room — especially during this anniversary moment and to revisit this brilliant piece that forever changed my life and the lives of so many.' Hamilton opened on Broadway on Aug. 6, 2015, and quickly became a runaway hit. The musical won a Grammy and an Olivier, as well as the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and 11 Tonys. The cast recording became the first Broadway album to be certified diamond by the RIAA. A film of the original cast's production, shot in 2016, is available to stream on Disney+. In 2020, Miranda reflected on the Hamilton phenomenon in an interview with Rolling Stone. When asked what his favorite part of the past decade was, he said, 'Honestly, it's the Hamilton wave that keeps cresting. I thought we'd do well with school groups [and] maybe run one or two years. Everything else has been gravy.' Best of Rolling Stone Every Super Bowl Halftime Show, Ranked From Worst to Best The United States of Weed Gaming Levels Up
Washington Post
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Girls' soccer Top 10: Robinson rides a win streak into the top five
In hindsight, first-year coach Kim Bonafede said Robinson's tough start to the season might've been for the best. The Rams were winless through their first three games against tough opponents in No. 2 Madison, No. 9 Yorktown and Thomas Jefferson, but a roster that blends experienced players and young talent learned from those non-district tests and has thrived since.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- General
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Sunken USS Yorktown leaves researchers ‘flabbergasted' in latest dive
Eighty-three years after sinking, the USS Yorktown is still revealing secrets. During an April 19 expedition, scientists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) — as part of the Beyond the Blue: Papahānaumokuākea ROV and Mapping project — were using a remotely operated underwater vehicle to explore the storied U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, when they found more than they could have hoped for. Since June 1942, the 809-foot-long carrier has been resting on the ocean floor, slipping beneath the waves after Japanese forces torpedoed the ship during the Battle of Midway. Resting 3.1 miles beneath the surface and roughly 1,000 miles northwest of Honolulu, the Yorktown was first discovered in 1998 by Robert Ballard in coordination with the National Geographic Society and the U.S. Navy. An initial investigation of the shipwreck was conducted that year upon its discovery. Another, led by Ocean Exploration Trust on Exploration Vessel Nautilus, was launched in 2023. The April 19 dive, however, was the first exploratory expedition of its kind — revealing a host of discoveries. During the dive, at least three Douglas SBD Dauntless bombers were found on the ship's hanger deck — with one plane still fully armed after 83 years, its bomb secured in its release cradle. The other two, according to NOAA, are believed to have been part of the USS Enterprise's bombing squadron that landed on the Yorktown after releasing their payload. During the battle, SBDs were responsible for fatally damaging all four Japanese carriers. These Dauntless bombers bear the scars of battle, with records showing that the pair were moved to the hangar deck and set ablaze after being struck by three Japanese bombers. The cameras, meanwhile, picked up more than just the vestiges of battle. A hand-painted mural that reads 'A Chart of the Cruises of the USS Yorktown' was found inside one of the vessel's elevator shafts. The mural, only partially visible in historic photographs taken before the ship's sinking, revealed itself for the first time to researchers. The mural, which stretches 42 feet end to end and 12 feet top to bottom, was seemingly painted by a crew member to track the Yorktown's voyage across the world. During the live-feed of the dive, researchers were astounded by the almost perfectly preserved map. 'This is the first time we're seeing this whole image. This is history in the making,' one researcher said as the camera turned its view onto the mural. 'That is amazing,' another noted. 'I am absolutely flabbergasted by the state of preservation of this.' While murals were occasionally painted on other ships during World War II, the Yorktown's had seemingly been lost to history — until now. 'Its motifs showcase the pride that Yorktown's sailors had for their ship, the global scale of Yorktown's activities, and the strategic role that the ship played in defending the United States,' NOAA said in a news release. Along with the aircraft and aircraft debris in Yorktown's hangar, the mural is helping to fill gaps in the historical record of the Yorktown. The 28-day expedition, according to NOAA, has provided 'answers to existing questions and result[ed] in new mysteries for historians and scientists to puzzle out.' One such mystery is the 'surprise automobile' researchers discovered during the April 19 dive. 'Based on the flared fenders, split windshield, rag top, chrome details and spare tire, researchers have tentatively identified the vehicle as a black 1940-1941 Ford Super Deluxe 'Woody,'' the Smithsonian noted. On its front plate, according to a statement, researchers could make out the words 'SHIP SERVICE ___ NAVY.' The presence of the car on the aircraft carrier has puzzled researchers and historians alike. Even more puzzling was the fact that crew members didn't push the 'Woody' overboard after Capt. Elliot Buckmaster, in an effort to keep the ship afloat, gave the order to jettison heavy cargo that included the likes of guns and aircraft. For now, researchers can only surmise as to why the vehicle survived the jettison order. Another mystery for another dive.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Automotive
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Road closures planned for Historic Yorktown as part of repaving project
YORK COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Department of Transportation plans to implement road closures to repave work in Historic Yorktown. Beginning Monday, the Alexander Hamilton Boulevard will be closed in both directions, between George Washington Memorial Highway (Route 17) and Ballard Street, from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. A signed detour will be in place directing traffic onto George Washington Memorial Highway, Mathews Street and Ballard Street while contractor crews are milling and paving. Additionally, a portion of Cornwallis Road, between Lafeyette Road and Ballard Street, will be closed in both directions for repair work. The closure will begin Monday at 5 a.m. through Tuesday at 7 p.m. The schedule is subject to change as all work is weather and schedule dependent. Continue to check for updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- General
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1940s Ford car found on wartime US carrier wreck
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Researchers exploring the underwater wreck of an American aircraft carrier have discovered what's left of a wood-panelled Ford automobile from the 1940s in the ship's hanger bay. It's not clear what the vehicle is doing there, but the researchers think it may have been used as a staff car by naval officers during World War II. The discovery was announced late last month by the Ocean Exploration program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which coordinated an expedition to the wreck of USS Yorktown in April by experts onboard the research vessel Okeanos Explorer. The Yorktown was badly damaged in fighting during the Battle of Midway in early June 1942; it was returning to Hawaii for repairs when it was sunk by torpedoes from a Japanese submarine on June 7, 1942. The new exploration also revealed the remains of three Douglas SBD Dauntless dive-bombers on board — the first time that any warplanes from the Midway conflict have been discovered underwater. Research suggests that two of the aircraft were from another American aircraft carrier but had landed on the Yorktown after being damaged in the fighting at Midway; the third aircraft seems to have been one of Yorktown's reserve bombers. Related: 30 incredible sunken wrecks from WWI and WWII The Yorktown wreck was found in 1988 during an expedition led by the renowned American oceanographer Robert Ballard (who co-led the 1985 expedition that found the Titanic), about 1,000 miles (1,600 kilometers) northwest of Honolulu and at a depth of about 18,000 feet (5,500 meters). That's far too deep for human divers and the Yorktown wreck has been explored only once before, with a remotely-operated underwater vehicle (ROV) in 2023. The latest discoveries were also made with ROVs tethered to the Okeanos Explorer. Marine archaeologist Philip Hartmeyer, who led the NOAA Ocean Exploration expedition, told Live Science the researchers were surprised to find the remains of the Ford car, but that they were emblematic of the Yorktown explorations. "Dives like those on Yorktown highlight how little we know about what lies in our deep ocean — from its history to marine life and habitats it harbors," he said in an email. "In addition to allowing the public to learn more about American history, the bravery of our military, and the museum that lies at the bottom of the sea, these dives help the nation better understand and appreciate the overall need to explore and manage our ocean resources," Hartmeyer said. Image 1 of 4 The front license plate of the vehicle reads "SHIP SERVICE ___ NAVY". Image 2 of 4 The remains of three Dauntless dive bombers were found on one of the carrier's elevators, which were used to transfer aircraft between the flight deck and the hangar deck. Image 3 of 4 The Yorktown sank in 1942 after being badly damaged during the Battle of Midway. The wreck was discovered in 1988 and has only been explored once before. Image 4 of 4 The researchers also used a remotely-operated underwater vehicle to image a hand-painted mural recording the carrier's voyages. The remains of the automobile were located on the port (left) side of the aft (rear) of the carrier's vast hanger deck, which ran almost the length of the ship beneath its uppermost flight deck. It has been tentatively identified as a 1940 or 1941 Ford Super Deluxe 'Woody' wagon. The vehicle was painted black and had exterior wood paneling when it was new, but the paneling has now rotted away underwater. The researchers think it may have been a staff car for naval officers or that it was used by the carrier's crew. As well as finding the remains of the Ford, the researchers used an ROV to image a hand-painted mural onboard the wrecked carrier that portrayed its voyages around the world. RELATED STORIES —Wreck of WWII 'Hit 'Em Harder' submarine, which sank with 79 crew on board, discovered in South China Sea —Why did the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima leave shadows of people etched on sidewalks? —Medieval crowns of Eastern European royalty hidden in cathedral wall since World War II finally recovered According to the statement, the mural measures 42 feet by 12 feet (12.8 by 3.6 m) and shows "the pride that Yorktown's sailors had for their ship, the global scale of Yorktown's activities, and the strategic role that the ship played in defending the United States." The discoveries will help researchers piece together what actually happened during the famous wartime attack on the U.S. military base at Midway Atoll in the northern Pacific Ocean. The attack was defeated by U.S. forces and is thought to have been an attempt by Japan to lure American warships away from their base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. "The mission to Yorktown is exploration at its highest level, helping solve mysteries in unexplored parts of U.S. waters," Hartmeyer said.
