Burt Bacharach
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.
Date of Birth: May 29, 1929 (97)
Birth Place: Kansas City, MO, USA
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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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Neil Simon, Burt Bacharach, Sean Hayes, Hal David, Rob Ashford, Tony Goldwyn.taking a bow on the Opening Night Broadway performance Curtain Call for "PROMISES, PROMISES" at the Broadway Theatre, New York City. April 25, 2010.
Date:
08/31/2018
From: Photo Flash: Remembering Legendary Playwright Neil Simon
Kristin Chenoweth, Neil Simon, Burt Bacharach, Sean Hayes, Hal David, Rob Ashford, Tony Goldwyn.taking a bow on the Opening Night Broadway performance Curtain Call for "PROMISES, PROMISES" at the Broadway Theatre, New York City. April 25, 2010.
Date:
08/31/2018
From: Photo Flash: Remembering Legendary Playwright Neil Simon
Dick Latessa, Kristin Chenoweth, Neil Simon, Burt Bacharach, Sean Hayes, Hal David, Rob Ashford, Tony Goldwyn taking a bow on the Opening Night Broadway performance Curtain Call for "PROMISES, PROMISES" at the Broadway Theatre, New York City.
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Date:
08/31/2018
From: Photo Flash: Remembering Legendary Playwright Neil Simon
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Drama Desk Awards - 1969 - Outstanding Music
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Videos
Video: World Premiere of MY BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - 2024-10-08 14:55:30
Video: Matt Doyle & Krystal Joy Brown Sing 'Close to You' from Ogunquit's MY BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING
by Joshua Wright - 2024-09-17 12:21:52
News
WRITE OUT LOUD, Michael Cerveris and More Set for Upcoming 54 Below Shows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2026
Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Write Out Loud, Michael Cerveris and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2026
Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Write Out Loud, Michael Cerveris and more.
Matt Wilson's GOOD TROUBLE to Release 'Love Is the Whole Thing'
by Rachel Stone - Sep 10, 2026
Drummer and composer Matt Wilson's GOOD TROUBLE releases a new album drawing inspiration from Sufi poet Rumi and featuring songs spanning Andrew Hill to Tom Petty, marking 30 years since Wilson's debut on Palmetto Records.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 10, 2026
Drummer and composer Matt Wilson's GOOD TROUBLE releases a new album drawing inspiration from Sufi poet Rumi and featuring songs spanning Andrew Hill to Tom Petty, marking 30 years since Wilson's debut on Palmetto Records.
BAILEN to Share 'Send Me Off' Single Ahead of Album SWIM!!!
by Rachel Stone - Sep 9, 2026
The New York City trio of Julia and twin brothers David and Daniel Bailen shares a psychedelic-pop single before releasing their independent debut album.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 9, 2026
The New York City trio of Julia and twin brothers David and Daniel Bailen shares a psychedelic-pop single before releasing their independent debut album.
1960s and 1970s Revue ONE HIT WONDERFUL! is Coming to The Williamson County Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2026
The Williamson County Performing Arts Center will present ONE HIT WONDERFUL!, a musical revue celebrating one-hit wonders of the 1960s and 1970s, featuring Craig Robinson and Miracle Ham.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2026
The Williamson County Performing Arts Center will present ONE HIT WONDERFUL!, a musical revue celebrating one-hit wonders of the 1960s and 1970s, featuring Craig Robinson and Miracle Ham.
Full Cast Set For GOING BACHARACH Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026
The Burt Bacharach musical revue returns to The Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater for a limited engagement, following sold-out runs in New York and Chicago.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026
The Burt Bacharach musical revue returns to The Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater for a limited engagement, following sold-out runs in New York and Chicago.
Yoko Miwa & Mikayla Shirley Release THE MIDNIGHT HOUR Album
by Rachel Stone - Aug 28, 2026
Pianist Yoko Miwa and vocalist Mikayla Shirley have released their debut collaborative album, THE MIDNIGHT HOUR, featuring the opening track "Alfie" and a live performance planned at Dizzy's Club in New York.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 28, 2026
Pianist Yoko Miwa and vocalist Mikayla Shirley have released their debut collaborative album, THE MIDNIGHT HOUR, featuring the opening track "Alfie" and a live performance planned at Dizzy's Club in New York.
Claybourne Elder, Britani Bateman, Charles Busch and More to Perform at 54 Below in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2026
54 Below will host a lineup of performers including Britani Bateman with Lagoona Bloo, Claybourne Elder, Charles Busch, Ute Lemper, Linda Eder, Orfeh, and Jeanna de Waal, alongside a Frank Sinatra tribute concert and other cabaret acts.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2026
54 Below will host a lineup of performers including Britani Bateman with Lagoona Bloo, Claybourne Elder, Charles Busch, Ute Lemper, Linda Eder, Orfeh, and Jeanna de Waal, alongside a Frank Sinatra tribute concert and other cabaret acts.
Best Cabaret in September 2026: Tony Danza, Sleater-Kinney & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Sep 1, 2026
See some of the biggest stars of the stage and screen and the biggest names in jazz, cabaret, comedy and Broadway with shows in NYC. Check this list when you plan out your month!
by Rebecca Kaplan - Sep 1, 2026
See some of the biggest stars of the stage and screen and the biggest names in jazz, cabaret, comedy and Broadway with shows in NYC. Check this list when you plan out your month!
Jamie Safir to Release Debut Album MOMENTISM on Chill Tone Records
by Rachel Stone - Aug 26, 2026
London pianist Jamie Safir will release his debut solo album, MOMENTISM, featuring bassist Conor Chaplin, drummer Luke Tomlinson and saxophonist Iain Ballamy on Chill Tone Records.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 26, 2026
London pianist Jamie Safir will release his debut solo album, MOMENTISM, featuring bassist Conor Chaplin, drummer Luke Tomlinson and saxophonist Iain Ballamy on Chill Tone Records.
Photos: Melissa Errico Brings THE STREISAND EFFECT to Provincetown Town Hall
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2026
Melissa Errico made her Provincetown Town Hall debut performing THE STREISAND EFFECT, a program of songs made famous by Barbra Streisand alongside works by Sondheim, Legrand and Bacharach.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2026
Melissa Errico made her Provincetown Town Hall debut performing THE STREISAND EFFECT, a program of songs made famous by Barbra Streisand alongside works by Sondheim, Legrand and Bacharach.
Denise Donatelli to Release TAKE MY BREATH AWAY Album
by Rachel Stone - Aug 20, 2026
Vocalist Denise Donatelli will release a new recording featuring Kenny Rampton, Donny McCaslin, Geoffrey Keezer, Yotam Silberstein, and Reuben Rogers, arranged and produced by Keezer.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 20, 2026
Vocalist Denise Donatelli will release a new recording featuring Kenny Rampton, Donny McCaslin, Geoffrey Keezer, Yotam Silberstein, and Reuben Rogers, arranged and produced by Keezer.
Gilbert O'Sullivan Announces ON THE RECORD, 21st Studio Album
by Rachel Stone - Aug 13, 2026
Gilbert O'Sullivan has detailed his 21st studio album, ON THE RECORD, introduced by the track "Growing Old Disgracefully," ahead of a UK & Ireland tour marking 60 years in music.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 13, 2026
Gilbert O'Sullivan has detailed his 21st studio album, ON THE RECORD, introduced by the track "Growing Old Disgracefully," ahead of a UK & Ireland tour marking 60 years in music.
GOING BACHARACH to Return Off Broadway in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2026
xThis fall the musical revue, Going Bacharach: The Songs of an Icon, will return Off-Broadway to The Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater. Backed by a five-piece band, three vocalists take you on a musical journey through that Bacharach sound.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2026
xThis fall the musical revue, Going Bacharach: The Songs of an Icon, will return Off-Broadway to The Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater. Backed by a five-piece band, three vocalists take you on a musical journey through that Bacharach sound.
Denise Donatelli to Release TAKE MY BREATH AWAY With Geoffrey Keezer
by Rachel Stone - Aug 11, 2026
Vocalist Denise Donatelli announced a new recording featuring Kenny Rampton, Donny McCaslin, Yotam Silberstein, and Reuben Rogers, with musical direction by Geoffrey Keezer on the Savant label.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 11, 2026
Vocalist Denise Donatelli announced a new recording featuring Kenny Rampton, Donny McCaslin, Yotam Silberstein, and Reuben Rogers, with musical direction by Geoffrey Keezer on the Savant label.
MOMENTISM Single Out Now Ahead of Jamie Safir's Debut Album
by Rachel Stone - Aug 7, 2026
London-based pianist Jamie Safir released the title track from his debut album MOMENTISM via Chill Tone Records, featuring Conor Chaplin, Luke Tomlinson and Iain Ballamy.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 7, 2026
London-based pianist Jamie Safir released the title track from his debut album MOMENTISM via Chill Tone Records, featuring Conor Chaplin, Luke Tomlinson and Iain Ballamy.
Theo Lawrence Releases I LOVE YOU, BARTENDER After Grand Ole Opry Debut
by Rachel Stone - Aug 7, 2026
Theo Lawrence has released the original song I LOVE YOU, BARTENDER, produced by Chris Scruggs, following his Grand Ole Opry debut and amid a 70-plus date tour with Alison Krauss & Union Station, including Ryman Auditorium dates Sept. 18-20.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 7, 2026
Theo Lawrence has released the original song I LOVE YOU, BARTENDER, produced by Chris Scruggs, following his Grand Ole Opry debut and amid a 70-plus date tour with Alison Krauss & Union Station, including Ryman Auditorium dates Sept. 18-20.
Bees Deluxe Will Come to Jazz On Main in August
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2026
Catch Bees Deluxe, an award-winning blues-jazz band from Boston when they visit Jazz on Main this month. Learn more about the upcoming performance here.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2026
Catch Bees Deluxe, an award-winning blues-jazz band from Boston when they visit Jazz on Main this month. Learn more about the upcoming performance here.
ALFIE Cover by Neal McCoy to Lead Bacharach-David Country Tribute Album
by Joshua Wright - Jul 31, 2026
Neal McCoy has released a country rendition of Alfie, the Burt Bacharach and Hal David classic, as the first single from an upcoming tribute album on StarVista Music.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 31, 2026
Neal McCoy has released a country rendition of Alfie, the Burt Bacharach and Hal David classic, as the first single from an upcoming tribute album on StarVista Music.
Theater Resources Unlimited to Host Community Gathering on the Role of the Creative Producer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2026
Theater Resources Unlimited will hold a Zoom community gathering examining whether producers can truly be considered creative collaborators, open to theater professionals and enthusiasts.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2026
Theater Resources Unlimited will hold a Zoom community gathering examining whether producers can truly be considered creative collaborators, open to theater professionals and enthusiasts.
Spire Center To Present Zoë Lewis, Borromeo String Quartet, Balourdet Quartet & More for 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 20, 2026
Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth, MA announced five upcoming concerts, including singer/songwriter Zoë Lewis, the Borromeo String Quartet, Balourdet Quartet, Galvin Cello Quartet, and Lenny Williams, Niav Maher & Friends.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 20, 2026
Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth, MA announced five upcoming concerts, including singer/songwriter Zoë Lewis, the Borromeo String Quartet, Balourdet Quartet, Galvin Cello Quartet, and Lenny Williams, Niav Maher & Friends.
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?
Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Promises, Promises. Burt Bacharach has also received multiple Grammy Awards, including Best Pop Performance for a Duo or Group for "I'll Never Fall in Love Again," and has been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Additionally, he won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" from Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
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