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What the World Needs Now

The Music of Burt Bacharach

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Widely regarded as one of the most important and influential figures of 20th-century popular music, Burt Bacharach has enjoyed major hits in all genres of music, including top 40, rhythm and blues, country, film scores and soundtracks. A six-time Grammy Award winner and three-time Oscar winner, Bacharach wrote more than 70 top 40 hits over his seven-decade career.  He treasured his collaborations with fellow artists including Dionne Warwick, Dusty Springfield, Tom Jones, The Carpenters, Aretha Franklin, Luther Vandross and Neil Diamond. Some of his timeless gems include "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head," "I Say A Little Prayer," “(They Long to Be) Close to You,” “I’ll Never Fall in Love Again,” Walk On By” and "That's What Friends Are For." This original musical revue showcases songs written by Burt Bacharach from the 50s through the 80s, performed by a talented cast of 8 singers and musicians.

 

Performance Schedule

Friday, November 3rd at 2pm
Friday, November 3rd at 7pm

Saturday, November 4th at 7pm

Sunday, November 5th at 2pm

 

Entry times and seating:

Performances: Lobby will open 1 hour before performance. Seating begins 30 minutes before performance. 

For Patrons with Pre-Show Lunch Package*: Lunch will be served from 12:30pm - 1:30pm at the Williamson County Enrichment Center at 110 Everbright Avenue Franklin, TN 37064. Doors open at 12pm.

*Pre-Show Lunch Package available for 2pm performance on Friday, November 3rd ONLY

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4.9 / 5.0 based on 144 reviews

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   Uplifting. Great!

Mar 17, 2024
by: Vonstance Luttrell

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Mar 17, 2024
by: Susan Fisher

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Mar 08, 2024
by: James Conrad

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     Fantastic!

Mar 04, 2024
by: Steph Buell

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Mar 04, 2024
by: Wayne Barcheski

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     Did not attend

Feb 18, 2024
by: Carol Ratlief

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     Loved the show

Feb 17, 2024
by: Sandra Webster

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   Excellent show! Very well done.

Feb 17, 2024
by: Edward Fisher

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     Wonderful and heartwarming. His life and music done in a beautiful way

Feb 17, 2024
by: Bruce Simpson

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Feb 16, 2024
by: Sammy Duke

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       Loved it!!! The singing and the whole production were a wonderful treat!!

Jan 12, 2024
by: Judy Chevedden

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Jan 10, 2024
by: Phyllis Peacock

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   Thought it was going to be IRISH DANCING too! It would have been better with singing & dancing🤗🤗🤗would have been better with Irish Dancing too🤗🤗

Dec 19, 2023
by: Cecelia Quin

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Dec 05, 2023
by: Claude Velasco

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   Outstanding singers/performers!

Nov 12, 2023
by: Bill Helgeson

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Nov 09, 2023
by: Wendell Ward

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 We are still talking about how much we enjoyed the show!! We enjoyed every aspect of the evening.

Nov 09, 2023
by: Lisa Simeone

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     Great show, loved everything about it! The singers were great, the musicians were fabulous, and the music itself brought back so many memories!

Nov 09, 2023
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Nov 07, 2023
by: Shelley Sutherland

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   Wonderfully performed and staged. We thoroughly enjoyed the show.

Nov 07, 2023
by: Margaret Story

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   Top notch, first class performance, both from the vocalists, the musicians, and the storytelling.

Nov 06, 2023
by: Robert Thompson

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   Excellent performance

Nov 06, 2023
by: William Hood

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Nov 06, 2023
by: Joan Beeler

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Nov 06, 2023
by: Shirley Binner

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    The production was unique, well choreographed and really fun to watch. We even joined in during some parts of the show. I wouldn't change anything!

Nov 06, 2023
by: Julie Cavell

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Nov 06, 2023
by: Brenda Knight

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Nov 06, 2023
by: Daniela Salvadori

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   If I could award more than 5 stars, I would. Everything about it was first rate.

Nov 06, 2023
by: Peggy Elliott

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     So well done! Talented performers and musicians. It was original and pleasing to the eye and ear. A lot of fun. Three of us attended together and loved every minute of it. Kudos to all!

Nov 06, 2023
by: Shirley Johnston

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   This show was delightful! A lovely stroll down memory lane! The performers were amazing! Wanted to immediately see the show again!

Nov 06, 2023
by: Charlie Rios

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   Great singing and great band. Love the interaction with the audience.

Nov 06, 2023
by: Ruth King

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Nov 06, 2023
by: Daniel Straka

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   Great performance

Nov 06, 2023
by: Helen Adams

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   Superb talent, excellent program

Nov 06, 2023
by: Beverly Craig

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   Enjoyed the performance very much. The singers and musicians were excellent, and I loved the intimacy of the setting. Hope to go to more shows in the future.

Nov 06, 2023
by: Cathy Morris

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Nov 06, 2023
by: Melissa Farrar

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   This was one of the best shows I have seen in years! We really enjoyed it!

Nov 06, 2023
by: Cathy Chieng

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   Outstanding. Prefer the smaller venue over TPAC (not to mention driving & parking)

Nov 06, 2023
by: Jacki Manfre

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     I thoroughly enjoyed it. Better than I expected. If this group was doing another tribute I would immediately buy tickets. Like the way they explained the background of songs. Sometimes it was hard to read info about the song’s history projected on screen above the stage if the stage lighting was too bright. Other than that great job!

Nov 06, 2023
by: Ray Bosse

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Nov 06, 2023
by: Saundra Holthaus

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Nov 06, 2023
by: David Bennett

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Nov 06, 2023
by: Susan Fratcher

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   Loved every minute of it!!!

Nov 06, 2023
by: Susan Smith

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Nov 06, 2023
by: Kathy Christiansen

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Nov 06, 2023
by: Mike Sposato

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Nov 06, 2023
by: Alan Wormer

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   I didn't realize the impact Burt had on my life ...but that performance touched my heart in so many ways...It was so well done, so well thought out...absolutely outstanding! The singers and band were exceptional and the woman who wrote it...I wish I remembered her name, but I remember her face...and she is a beautiful talented lady! Thank you...

Nov 06, 2023
by: Judith Webb

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Nov 06, 2023
by: Edith McLeary

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Nov 06, 2023
by: Cindy Sullivan

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   It was fabulous! Thank you having such a professional production right here at the WCPAC.

Nov 06, 2023
by: Caneta Hankins

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   Amazing show and the music, musicians and singers were so entertaining

Nov 06, 2023
by: Susan Nagel

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   Last night I had the greatest time witnessing the production of WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW IS LOVE (the story of Burt Bacharach) @wcpactn WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER featuring @everlast14 CRAIG ROBINSON and 3 other amazing singers with a fabulous band!!! ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!! Had no idea that I knew so many songs written by Burt 🤷 #classicsongs #classicmusic #classicvocals

Nov 06, 2023
by: Everett M Drake

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   AWESOME!

Nov 06, 2023
by: Jim Bushong

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   Fabulous that a local Franklin WCPR employee can write, direct and produce an original production of this caliber! Well done!

Nov 06, 2023
by: Michele Stephens

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   Would love to see more events like this one. Was fantastic!

Nov 06, 2023
by: Lucy H Dunbar

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   It was fantas tic! What talent!

Nov 06, 2023
by: David Allen

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   I was with my husband and we loved it! The performers were amazing and of course the music was great! I would love for them to do it again next year!

Nov 06, 2023
by: Jeanette Egly

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Nov 06, 2023
by: Linda Frank

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   Spectacular performance! Perfection!

Nov 06, 2023
by: Virjilia Howel

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Nov 06, 2023
by: Marcia Quehl

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Nov 06, 2023
by: Cynthia Woods

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Nov 06, 2023
by: Michele Bagley

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   It was an awesome show. Thank you.

Nov 06, 2023
by: Maria Fink

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Nov 05, 2023
by: Adele Berkon

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   Lovely evening with great song selection and marvelous singers and musicians. I thought the interpretation of Burt’s songs brought a glow to the evening.

Nov 05, 2023
by: Stephen Lovelette

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Nov 05, 2023
by: Latresa Duke

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Nov 05, 2023
by: Herma Peavyhouse

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Nov 05, 2023
by: Cynthia Karg

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Nov 05, 2023
by: John Schuneman

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   Quality concert with a professional ensemble in a wonderful venue.

Nov 05, 2023
by: Frank Seymour

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Nov 05, 2023
by: John Crowder

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   Very talented and accomplished singers and band. Even some creative choreography to liven up the show. Bacharach's music by itself can carry a show, but this presentation was totally entertaining.

Nov 05, 2023
by: Kirby Baker

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   Very Enjoyable evening!!!!

Nov 05, 2023
by: Michael Kochamba

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Nov 05, 2023
by: Andrea Dixon

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Nov 05, 2023
by: Karen Picard

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Nov 05, 2023
by: Susan Lampley

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   truly enjoyed the show . Production was top notch. Had a fantastic evening, thanks to all involved.

Nov 05, 2023
by: Kathy Corley

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   Great music and well performed!

Nov 05, 2023
by: Arlene Smith

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Nov 05, 2023
by: Patricia Hickok

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    Vocal performances were very good. Band was superb. Would have liked a physical program. Chairs were ok for comfort but theater seating would be a step up.

Nov 05, 2023
by: Verified consumer

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Nov 05, 2023
by: WILLIAM HOOVER

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   The music was well choreographed. Thoroughly enjoyable. I would have liked to purchased a CD of the music by performers!

Nov 05, 2023
by: Paul Hrabosky

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Nov 05, 2023
by: Cathy Cunningham

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Nov 05, 2023
by: Cordell Emery

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   Thoroughly entertaining! extensively researched,talented cast, lovely costumes brilliantly created,directed by Victoria Reed.

Nov 04, 2023
by: Pam Lewis

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Nov 04, 2023
by: Sharon Lowery

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   Oh my goodness!!! Just so very enjoyable in EVERY way! Every performer is talented and delightful! The program is creative and clever. Thanks!!!

Nov 04, 2023
by: Stephanie Lindner

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   Very entertaining both music and vocals.

Nov 04, 2023
by: Paula Kasalis

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   Wonderful show!

Nov 04, 2023
by: Barbara Hubbard

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  A terrific and heart warming soundtrack through the 60s, 70s and 80s. Vocals and music were spot on…Burt Bacharach would have been very pleased. Visually entertaining and thought the projected information above the stage with each song was a nice touch!

Nov 04, 2023
by: Clyde Helton

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   Show was fun. Entertainers were excellent.

Nov 04, 2023
by: Carol Brown

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Nov 04, 2023
by: Bruce Mandel

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   It was fantastic!!!

Nov 04, 2023
by: Ann Fox

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Nov 04, 2023
by: ANITA FREUND

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Nov 04, 2023
by: Robert Bilodeau

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   One of the best I've seen here! Copy above the stage was difficult to read. Only could read larger letters.If were brighter or whiter,I think would be very helpful. Also a printout of the copy projected we could read later.

Nov 04, 2023
by: Verified consumer

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   Excellent show. Great performers and musicians. It exceeded our expectations.

Nov 04, 2023
by: Risa Wright

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Nov 04, 2023
by: Joy Britton

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Nov 04, 2023
by: Charlotte Wrenn

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Nov 04, 2023
by: Carole Jernigan

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   Absolutely awesome. The singers and the band were superb. The storyline was brilliant as was the accompanying details of the song and the narrative. Please consider doing something similar for - for example - the best of Johnny Mercer!

Nov 04, 2023
by: John A Wilcox

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Nov 04, 2023
by: Herb Knopp

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Nov 04, 2023
by: Carolyn Marlin

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   Musicians and singers were top notch. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Nov 04, 2023
by: Patricia Schwarz

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   Suggest making the words that are shown as a header (above the singers, noting the song, the year and some notes about the song) BRIGHTER at least for 10 seconds…. The wording was very hard to read (as compared to the somewhat bright chandelier… thought the words and headers were a great idea but my wife and i kinda gave up on trying to read anything past the song name

Nov 04, 2023
by: Cliff Wilson

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Nov 04, 2023
by: Pat Vogenthaler

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Nov 04, 2023
by: Ted Dreier

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  What a treat! The director/writer captured this music and its history perfectly. The cast was engaging and reflected a high respect for the composer and the music's place in our music history. The cast was versatile reflecting the style with elegance and ease. Also the musicians were part of the show rather than just in the background. Highly recommend!

Nov 04, 2023
by: Ann Marie Sweere

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   What a talented, engaging ensemble❤️ Loved the history excerpts, the obvious chemistry of the performers (who were extremely talented) and ALL of the songs❤️❤️

Nov 04, 2023
by: Lolly Hayman

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   AMAZING! So much talent and charisma! Absolutely loved this show!

Nov 04, 2023
by: Sandy Derwenskus

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Nov 04, 2023
by: Kay Jones

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   The performances were superb! The staging also excellent. The only thing I would suggest is to have the summary/history about each song that was on a banner at the top of the stage was difficult to read completely. I would prefer to have a playbill with that information so I could review it while waiting for the production start. At a minimum put it on the web site that one can access from scanning the bar code. We were seated mid way of the balcony in the center.

Nov 04, 2023
by: Linda Morris

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Nov 04, 2023
by: Evelyn Childress

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   A magnificent show!! The 4 singers were out of this world with their masterful chronicling of his songs through the years. A trip back in time and what a treat!

Nov 04, 2023
by: Patricia Knox

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 We loved seeing "The Music of Burt Bacharach! The talent and the way the singers interacted with the audience was amazing! And the band was great!

Nov 04, 2023
by: Connie Sweeney

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Nov 04, 2023
by: John Yezerski

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Nov 04, 2023
by: Richard Sandefer

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   Fabulous!!!!

Nov 04, 2023
by: Kimberly Austin

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   It was incredible! The talented performers and the arrangements were incredible. The explanation of Burt Bacharach’s life and works were incredible.

Nov 04, 2023
by: Lesly Kelly

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   We think this is probably one of the most entertaining and enjoyable shows we have seen. Talented singers and musicians. Loved it.

Nov 04, 2023
by: Nancy Smith

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Nov 04, 2023
by: Ruth Roten

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 Amazing cast with amazing voices, interaction with the audience, great stage presence, and massive talent!! This was one of the best shows ever - kudos to the director, cast, volunteers, and staff for a very entertaining evening! This production chronicles the incredible journey through Burt Bacharach’s life and musical career with 4 truly talented artists at the best possible venue 👋👋👋!!!

Nov 04, 2023
by: Joy Chrisman

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   It was a beautiful event. All the musicians and vocalists were fabulous. I also really appreciated the written info at the top of the stage!! Awesome!

Nov 04, 2023
by: Erin Sullivan

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Nov 04, 2023
by: Daniel Garmon

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   Nice show, sound could have been a little more balanced, the infor on each song which was shown overhead was a little hard to read, suggestion to add that to the digital program to read it

Nov 04, 2023
by: Stephen Homrich

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   It was a wonderful surprise. The singers and musicians were all top notch, the costumes were good the staging and choreography well done, the lighting and stage set great. Everything worked well together with no week link. I expect your show will be a huge success and I will certainly be back. Thank you for all the effort that went into putting it together and know that it was very well received.

Nov 04, 2023
by: Susan Haban

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Nov 04, 2023
by: Mary Garrett

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   Fantastic!!!!

Nov 04, 2023
by: Susan SwansonMoore

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  Most entertaining. Congratulations to all that made the production possible. The staff was so professional and efficient for all situations. Hopefully this type of production will occur in the future with other artist. Thank you for the opening matinee schedule.

Nov 04, 2023
by: Carolyn Smith

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Nov 04, 2023
by: Mary Weary

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   Spectacular! The memories came flooding back, and it brought tears to my eyes!

Nov 04, 2023
by: Sandra Paladino

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   The event was extremely exciting and taught me some things I was unaware of.

Nov 04, 2023
by: Laia Jones

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   Love the singers and the band. It was wonderful and enjoyable. It was very professional. Only problem it was a little too long.

Nov 04, 2023
by: Jeanda Ward

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  Excellent! Very enjoyable!

Nov 04, 2023
by: Verified consumer

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   Wish it could have been longer... loved it... thanks,

Nov 04, 2023
by: Linda McConville

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Nov 04, 2023
by: Howard Rutherford

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   Fantastic performance with talented singers and wonderful musicians! The musical numbers, staging, and costumes were all great.

Nov 04, 2023
by: Connie Newman

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Nov 04, 2023
by: Janice Speer

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Nov 04, 2023
by: Joy Young

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  Kudos all. An alll star event...musicans, talent, costume, stage and sound!!

Nov 04, 2023
by: R G

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   An absolute delight! WONDERFUL voices and band, interesting transitions between songs, helpful visuals.

Nov 04, 2023
by: Loretta Church White

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Nov 04, 2023
by: Robert Rudman

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Nov 04, 2023
by: Lynne McGuire

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Mar 17, 2024
by: Michael Taylor
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