Rupert, Graae, Callaway, Porter, Hoff and More Set for Bacharach to the Future Benefit

By Andrew Gans
October 1, 2008

An upcoming evening celebrating the work of composer Burt Bacharach (Promises, Promises) will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Presented by POZ Magazine, the Bacharach to the Future benefit concert will be held Dec. 1 at New World Stages. Among those scheduled to appear at the 7:30 PM event are Gloria Reuben, Tony winner Christian Hoff, Gerard Canonico, Tony winner Michael Rupert, Jason Graae, Emmy winner Liz Callaway, Amanda Baker, Billy Porter, Linda Purl, Julie Reiber, Katie Adams and Matt Walton. Co-producer Kevin Spirtas will host the evening.

Bruce Kimmel will direct the Bacharach tribute with musical direction by Alex Rybeck.

The upcoming 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.