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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

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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Productions

 
[Broadway, 2003]
Composer (Additional Music)
 
[Broadway, 1968]
Music Arranger
 
[Broadway, 1967]
Conductor
Music Arranger

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Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1969 - Outstanding Music

Burt Bacharach, Promises, Promises

News

Ilene Graff to Star in TRAVELIN' THRU at Catalina Jazz Club This October
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2026

Grammy-nominated actress and Broadway star Ilene Graff will perform TRAVELIN' THRU: A ROADMAP OF GRATITUDE at Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood on October 28, 2026 at 8:30 PM, featuring musical direction by Sam Krieger.
FIRST-NAME BASIS Will Make Mainstage Debut at New York Festival of Song
by Rachel Stone - Oct 1, 2026

The New York Festival of Song opens its season with a concert of songs named for historical figures and literary characters, from Beethoven's Adelaide to the Beatles' Michelle, featuring soprano Christine Taylor Price, mezzo-soprano Megan Moore, and baritone Samuel Kidd.
Jenn Colella, Ali Ewoldt, Christine Ebersole and More Set for October at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2026

54 Below will present performers from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and entertainment, including artists in October, including Jenn Colella, Ali Ewoldt, Christine Ebersole and more.
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater Unveils October Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2026

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present nightly performances throughout October, featuring The Hot Sardines, Ron Carter, and birthday celebrations for Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk.
Photos: Russell Moss to Perform A NIGHT OF COOL at The Triad, October 8
by Rachel Stone - Sep 28, 2026

Singer and actor Russell Moss will perform A NIGHT OF COOL at The Triad Theater on October 8, featuring a five-piece orchestra and guest artists Hannah Celeste and Evan Buckley Harris. The show celebrates music from the 1950s–1970s with performances of standards by Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, and Nat King Cole.
Photos: Ute Lemper Celebrates Marlene Dietrich’s 125th Birthday at 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - Sep 25, 2026

On September 18 and 19, master Dietrich interpreter Ute Lemper tells Marlene’s story, along with singing her fabulous songs from all the chapters of her life. See photos from the show by Conor Weiss
Jeanna de Waal, Sara Al-Bazali and More Set for Upcoming 54 Below Shows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2026

54 Below will present performances featuring Broadway talent including cast members from Diana The Musical, Heathers, and Illinoise, alongside Tony Award nominees and performers from hit shows.
BAILEN Release Album SWIM!!!, Share Video for 'Eve Babitz'
by Rachel Stone - Sep 25, 2026

New York City trio BAILEN released their new album SWIM!!!, their first fully independent release. The 10-track record includes the focus track 'Eve Babitz,' with a music video produced by Lorde collaborator Devin Hoffman.
Peter Byrne of NAKED EYES Dead at 74
by Rachel Stone - Sep 23, 2026

Peter Byrne, singer and songwriter for synth-pop band NAKED EYES, died in Los Angeles after a brief illness. The duo achieved four top 40 hits including the #8 hit 'Always Something There to Remind Me.'
Gilbert O'Sullivan Shares 'It's Me' From Upcoming Album ON THE RECORD
by Rachel Stone - Sep 18, 2026

Singer-songwriter Gilbert O'Sullivan released the opening track from his 21st studio album ON THE RECORD. The single arrives as O'Sullivan continues his 60 Years in Music tour across Ireland and the UK.
Photos: GOING BACHARACH The Songs of an Icon Celebrates Opening Night
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 17, 2026

Check out photos from opening night of the musical revue, Going Bacharach: The Songs of an Icon, being presented Off-Broadway at The Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater for 12 weeks only.
Melody Federer Releases BLANKET CAPES With Late Burt Bacharach
by Rachel Stone - Sep 15, 2026

Singer-songwriter Melody Federer and legendary composer Burt Bacharach release new single BLANKET CAPES, a collaboration completed before Bacharach's passing and produced by Daniel Tashian.
All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2026 - A Complete Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 16, 2026

BroadwayWorld has your official fall 2026 Off-Broadway preview, a complete guide to everything opening Off-Broadway! See West End transfers, stars in play revivals, multiple world premieres and more.
Interview: Shelbie Rassler on Conducting the SONIC IN LIVE CONCERT Tour
by Lucía Serrano - Sep 13, 2026

Shelbie Rassler is a globally recognized composer, conductor, producer, arranger and music director who will be conducting the Sonic Live in Concert tour, making a stop at the San Diego Civic Theatre.
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. 
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cabaret Roundup: Sept. 14-20 – Sleater-Kinney, Tony Danza & More in NYC
by Rebecca Kaplan - Sep 14, 2026

Here are a few top picks to consider this week including a free outdoor concert with the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene, Ute Lemper celebrating Marlene Dietrich’s 125th birthday, and more.

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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