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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

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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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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