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Burt Bacharach

Birth Place: Kansas City, MO, USA

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BIO

Burt Freeman Bacharach was an American composer, songwriter, record producer, and pianist who is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential figures of 20th-century popular music. He composed hundreds of pop songs from the late 1950s, many in collaboration with lyricist Hal David.

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The Boy From OzThe Boy From Oz
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Composer
Marlene Dietrich
 
[Broadway, 1968]
Music Arranger
Marlene Dietrich
 
[Broadway, 1967]
Conductor
Music Arranger

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Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1969 - Outstanding Music

Burt Bacharach, Promises, Promises

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Review: NIGHT OF COOL Simmers in the NYC Heat at Triad Theater Photo
Review: NIGHT OF COOL Simmers in the NYC Heat at Triad Theater
by Sharon Ellman - Jun 24, 2025

Old-time pop music brought down the house at this June 23rd show helmed by singer Russell Moss. and a phenomenal band. Wow, wow, wow is all this reviewer can say!
Blues Challenge Winners Bees Deluxe Sting to Perform At Daryl's House Club Photo
Blues Challenge Winners Bees Deluxe Sting to Perform At Daryl's House Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2025

Saturday brunch gets the blues when Bees Deluxe, the British-American sensation, hit the stage at Daryl's House Club in Pawling in July. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Exclusive: THE BEACH BOYS 40 Greatest Songs - In Honor of the Passing of BRIAN WILSON Photo
Exclusive: THE BEACH BOYS 40 Greatest Songs - In Honor of the Passing of BRIAN WILSON (1942-2025)
by Peter Nason - Jun 11, 2025

Brian Wilson, musical genius and founder of the Beach Boys, died today (Wednesday, June 11, 2025), so in honor of him, here is an article of the 40 greatest Beach Boys songs that I wrote for Broadway World two years ago.  Love & Mercy, Brian!
2025/2026 Texas Performing Arts Season Announced Photo
2025/2026 Texas Performing Arts Season Announced
by Joni Lorraine - Jun 10, 2025

Texas Performing Arts just unveiled a dazzling 2025–26 season featuring Lang Lang, Alvin Ailey, Carrie Rodriguez, and more! Tickets Go On Sale Friday, June 13 at 10 AM, so check it out!
Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Menken, & More Set for 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala Photo
Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Menken, & More Set for 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 9, 2025

Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Menken, Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, and more will either present and/or perform at the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Dinner slated for Thursday, June 12th at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. 
CEO and Artistic Director Marcus Davey CBE to Step Down From The Roundhouse Photo
CEO and Artistic Director Marcus Davey CBE to Step Down From The Roundhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2025

Marcus Davey CBE announced that he will step down as CEO and Artistic Director of the Roundhouse after 26 years leading the organisation. 
Dionne Warwick to Headline Final Show at Apollo Theater Before Renovation Photo
Dionne Warwick to Headline Final Show at Apollo Theater Before Renovation
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2025

Music icon Dionne Warwick will return to Harlem’s Apollo Theater for a special one-night-only performance on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 8:00 p.m., marking the final show at the legendary venue before it closes for a two-year renovation.
MARVIN'S RESCUE World Premiere to be Presented at Bridgetown Portland Musical Theatre Photo
MARVIN'S RESCUE World Premiere to be Presented at Bridgetown Portland Musical Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2025

Bridgetown Portland Musical Theatre is presenting the world premiere of 'Marvin's Rescue,' a new musical by Marv Ross (Quarterflash - 'Harden my Heart' fame). Learn more!
ALL EYES ON: LAINIE KAZAN Richard Jay-Alexander Shares His Chat and Visit With The Ic Photo
ALL EYES ON: LAINIE KAZAN Richard Jay-Alexander Shares His Chat and Visit With The Iconic Star As She Celebrates Her 85th Birthday
by Richard Jay-Alexander - May 15, 2025

Ms. Kazan was on my radar for as long as I can remember when I started to get interested in theatre, music and show business and had “secret” subscriptions to magazines that focused on those passions.
Review: Cynthia Erivo Brings Her Star Power to OPENING NIGHT AT POPS Photo
Review: Cynthia Erivo Brings Her Star Power to OPENING NIGHT AT POPS
by R. Scott Reedy - May 13, 2025

Conductor Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops set the mood for the recent Opening Night at Pops, featuring the luminous Cynthia Erivo, with a rhythmic “The Club” from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “In the Heights” and the rousing “Gotta Dance” medley from “Jerome Robbins’ Broadway.”
The Kravis Center To Host 2025-2026 ADULTS AT LEISURE SERIES Photo
The Kravis Center To Host 2025-2026 ADULTS AT LEISURE SERIES
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2025

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts has announced its 2025–2026 Adults At Leisure series. This six-show lineup showcases an eclectic mix of musical nostalgia, featuring timeless favorites from rock 'n' roll, jazz, pop, Motown and the Great American Songbook.
GOING BACHARACH A New Revue To Hold Private Industry Presentations Photo
GOING BACHARACH A New Revue To Hold Private Industry Presentations
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2025

Lewin Productions will present private, by-invitation only industry presentations of Going Bacharach: The Songs of an Icon, a new revue created by Will Friedwald, Adrian Galante, Tedd Firth and Jack Lewin, and directed by Bill Castellino.
GOING BACHARACH to Have Private Industry Readings in May Photo
GOING BACHARACH to Have Private Industry Readings in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2025

Lewin Productions will present private, by-invitation only industry presentations of Going Bacharach: The Songs of an Icon, a new revue. Learn more about the show here!
Elvis Costello To Appear in NY Area for Fine Art Tour at Wentworth Gallery Photo
Elvis Costello To Appear in NY Area for Fine Art Tour at Wentworth Gallery
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 29, 2025

Wentworth Gallery will present an exclusive collection of works by Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Elvis Costello. Making his highly anticipated art showing, Costello will showcase his creations at two Wentworth Gallery locations on the East Coast.
Ann Morrison, Heathcliff Saunders and More Set for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR At Asolo Photo
Ann Morrison, Heathcliff Saunders and More Set for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR At Asolo Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2025

Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced complete casting for the epic closing of the 2024 – 2025 Season, Jesus Christ Superstar, which begins previews on May 14, 2025. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lyrics by Tim Rice and directed and choreographed by Josh Rhodes. Jesus Christ Superstar runs May 14 – June 15. 
Dave Koz Returns To The Smith Center Photo
Dave Koz Returns To The Smith Center
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2025

Nine-time Grammy Award nominee and beloved saxophonist Dave Koz will return to The Smith Center in August for Summer Horns 2025: The Ultimate Summer Party.
Christy Trapp Brings THE TENDER TRAPP to Don't Tell Mama Photo
Christy Trapp Brings THE TENDER TRAPP to Don't Tell Mama
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2025

Don't Tell Mama will present Christy Trapp in The Tender Trapp, a woman's perspective on Sinatra's standards and double standards this month. Learn more here!
Carl Verheyen, Jon and Juli Finn Converge at Tupelo Music Hall Photo
Carl Verheyen, Jon and Juli Finn Converge at Tupelo Music Hall
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2025

Tupelo Music Hall will host a rare collab concert with acclaimed guitar masters Jon & Juli Finn as opening act for the legendary Carl Verheyen Band (CVB), headliner. 
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass To Perform Live At The Tobin Center Photo
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass To Perform Live At The Tobin Center
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2025

Legendary trumpeter, composer, and A&M Records co-founder Herb Alpert is bringing his iconic sound back to the stage for an evening with his brand-new Tijuana Brass at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.
Review: Legendary Dionne Warwick Returns to her Hits at Westbury Music Fair Photo
Review: Legendary Dionne Warwick Returns to her Hits at Westbury Music Fair
by Rob Lester - Mar 17, 2025

Dionne Warwick reigned at New York's Westbury Music Fair. Fans shouted that they loved her, and she returned the love with her love songs and smiles. The show was a love-fest of nostalgia with good songs, fans and family
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Burt Bacharach written?

Burt Bacharach has written 4 shows including Promises, Promises (Composer), The Boy From Oz (Composer), The Look of Love (Composer), What's It All About? Bacharach Reimagined (Composer).

What awards has Burt Bacharach been nominated for?

and Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Promises, Promises.

What awards has Burt Bacharach won?

Burt Bacharach won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Music for the Broadway show Promises, Promises.

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