Presented by POZ Magazine, the Bacharach to the Future benefit concert will be held Dec. 1 at New World Stages.

Newcomers to the 7:30 PM evening include BethAnn Bonner, Kerry Butler, Franc D'Ambrosio, Ted Detwiler, Kevin Earley, Natalie Hiatt, Lauren Kennedy, Ilene Kristen, Sherri Lewis, Jill O'Hara, Tony Roberts and Pearce Wegener. They join the previously announced Christian Hoff, Gerard Canonico, Michael Rupert, Liz Callaway, Billy Porter, Linda Purl, Julie Reiber, Katie Adams and Matt Walton. Co-producer Kevin Spirtas will host the evening.

Bruce Kimmel will direct the Bacharach tribute with musical direction by Alex Rybeck.

The upcoming fundraiser launches a partnership between POZ and BC/EFA. The evening, according to press notes, is POZ's "tribute to the industry that has been in the forefront in helping to fight this disease."

New World Stages is located in Manhattan at 340 West 50th Street. For tickets, priced $51.50-$251.50, call (646) 871-1730 or visit www.newworldstages.com.