The Burt Bacharach Discussion Forum

Planting Fields, an eclectic circle of Friend BY PETER GOODMAN STAFF WRITER May 9, 2004 Friends of the Arts' first summer festival since founder Teddy Bookman retired will be a little more country and have a few more dates. "We are trying to broaden the walls of the summer festival," execu...

Center stage Thursday, May 06, 2004 Forum fodder A mostly musical season is in store for the Forum Theatre Company for 2004-2005. The Metuchen playhouse will offer two tuners of yore, as well as one new musical revue. "Seesaw" -- the 1973 musical with a book by Michael Bennett, music by Cy...

From Bacharach to barbers, adelines to opera, music is in the air this weekend. And while some will be tip-toeing through the tulips, others will be high-tailing it along the riverbank. Here's a look at the Top Five. 5 -- Bacharach and David. As collaborators of some of pop music's most memorable so...

Circle unveils magical Bacharach revue Thursday, May 06, 2004 By Sue Merrell The Grand Rapids Press Happy Birthday, Burt! From Our Advertiser Prolific pop composer Burt Bacharach turns 76 next week, and I can't imagine a better present than the "Back to Bacharach &David" revue Communit...

May will be his 76th birthday!

I think it's a load of non-sense about the real reason for the split, Lost Horizon often gets the blame, Burt and Hal had already-like everyone else- experienced failures, not everything they touched became gold. Lost Horizon was a decent film. It's just an easy answer for all three parties I guess....

"I have never understood the eagerness for conflict. I view it as an act of greed that will cause unnecessary destruction, and individual heartache." Her tone is gentle and earnest as she continues: "I have my faith and have been praying and I have the ability to highlight the protest...

What's It All About, Mick? Mon, May 03, 2004, 09:05 AM PT LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) -- Rocker Mick Jagger has composed three songs for the remake of the 1966 romance film "Alfie." The original romantic comedy stars Michael Caine and Vivien Merchant, with the song "Alfie" penned by...

Jagger Sings for "Alfie" Three new songs to be included in classic film remake It's all about Mick Mick Jagger and the Eurhythmics' Dave Stewart have collaborated on three new songs and the theme music for an upcoming remake of the classic 1966 film Alfie. The duo are planning to enter Lon...

Singers belt out Bacharach for Circle in the Summer opener Sunday, May 02, 2004 By Sue Merrell The Grand Rapids Press Community Circle Theatre's 2004 season is arranged like a love story, managing director Joe Dulin says. From Our Advertiser The five-show Circle in the Summer season opens Wednesday ...

The Eunice and Hal David Collection PORTLAND — The Portland Art Museum presents an exhibition of drawings from the collection of Oscar-winning lyricist Hal David and his wife Eunice. The Eunice and Hal David Collection of 19th- and 20th- Century Works on Paper will be on view from May 1 through Ju...

Shows of note Friday, April 30, 2004 The Eunice and Hal David Collection of 19th- and 20th-Century Works on Paper He's best-known for providing the lyrics to hit songs with composer Burt Bacharach -- "Rain Drops Keep Falling on My Head," "Do You Know the Way to San Jose" and &quo...

Back to Bacharach & David A musical revue featuring tunes by award-winning song writers Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Staged Wednesday through Sunday by Circle Theatre at the Aquinas College Performing Arts Center, Grand Rapids, May 5 - 23. Tickets: $22. 616-456-6656. www.circletheatre.org.

2 New Dates!

July 30-Fairfield Hall, Croydon,UK
August 12-The Helix,Dublin,Ireland

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