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Butler, Hoff, Jackson, O’Hara, Rupert, Spirtas, et al. Set for Bacharach to the Future

Kevin Spirtas
(© Joseph Marzullo/WENN)
Kevin Spirtas
(© Joseph Marzullo/WENN)

Revised casting has been announced for POZ‘s presentation of Bacharach to the Future, a benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS featuring the music of Burt Bacharach, at 7:30pm on Monday, December 1 at New World Stages. The evening will be directed by Bruce Kimmel, with musical direction by Alex Rybeck.

The show will feature performances by Katie Adams, Beth Ann Bonner, Kerry Butler, Liz Callaway, Franc D’Ambrosio, Ted Detweiler, Kevin Earley, Natalie Hiatt, Christian Hoff, Christopher Jackson, Lauren Kennedy, Ilene Kristen, Sherri Lewis, Jill O’Hara, Billy Porter, Linda Purl, Julie Reiber, Michael Rupert, Tomy Roberts, Kevin Spirtas, Matt Walton, and Pierce Wegener.

Bacharach co-wrote the Broadway musical Promises, Promises, which opened on December 1, 2008, along with dozens of hit pop songs and movie themes including “That’s What Friends Are For,” “Do You Know the Way to San Jose,” “Close to You,” and “Alfie.”

Tickets range from $51.50-$251.50 and can be ordered by calling 646-871-1730.