Bacharach to the Future, with Butler, Kennedy, Roberts, Callaway, Presented Dec. 1

By Andrew Gans
01 Dec 2008

Liz Callaway
Liz Callaway

A host of stage and screen artists celebrate the work of composer Burt Bacharach (Promises, Promises) Dec. 1 at New World Stages.

Presented by POZ Magazine, the Bacharach to the Future concert benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Show time is 7:30 PM.

The evening is scheduled to feature the talents of BethAnn Bonner, Kerry Butler, Franc D'Ambrosio, Ted Detwiler, Kevin Earley, Natalie Hiatt, Lauren Kennedy, Ilene Kristen, Sherri Lewis, Jill O'Hara, Tony Roberts, Pearce Wegener, Christian Hoff, Gerard Canonico, Michael Rupert, Liz Callaway, Billy Porter, Linda Purl, Julie Reiber, Katie Adams and Matt Walton.

Bruce Kimmel directs the Bacharach tribute with musical direction by Alex Rybeck. Co-producer Kevin Spirtas hosts.

The fundraiser launches a partnership between POZ and BC/EFA. The evening, according to press notes, is POZ's "tribute to the industry that has been in the forefront in helping to fight this disease."

New World Stages is located in Manhattan at 340 West 50th Street. For tickets, priced $51.50-$251.50, call (646) 871-1730 or visit www.newworldstages.com.