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Posted: Thu., Mar. 5, 2009, 9:30pm PT

'Back to Bacharach' to make LA debut

Kathy Najimy headlines musical review

Kathy Najimy

Najimy

Burt Bacharach

Bacharach

"Back to Bacharach and David," a musical revue helmed by Kathy Najimy with musical arrangements by Steve Gunderson, will make its Los Angeles debut next month at the Music Box @ Fonda.

Originally produced Off Broadway in 1992, "Bacharach" is a mix of tribute and comedy, and features songs written by composer Burt Bacharach and lyricist Hal David from 1960-70. Hits including "I Say a Little Prayer," "Walk on By" and "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head" are performed in the show.

"We approach the Bacharach-David catalog with tons of humor and awe, updated with a modern twist," said Najimy, who also conceived the show with Gunderson.

"Bacharach" is exec produced by Joan Stein and produced by Najimy, Gunderson and Jim Gunderson. Javier Velasco choreographs.

The limited engagement runs April 15-May 17, with opening night skedded for April 19.

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