The tunes of one of most popular songwriters in the business are taking centerstage currently in Chicago.
"Going Bacharach," a musical revue featuring tunes from the iconic Burt Bacharach, runs through May 17 at Chicago's Apollo Theater.
Audience members who are fans of Bacharach's catalog of favorites will surely delight in hearing the songs as they are performed and Interpreted by a trio of superb singers.
Adrian Galante is pictured in "Going Bacharach." Provided photo.
"Going Bacharach," co-created by Will Friedwald, Adrian Galante, Teddy Firth and Jack Lewin, is a fast-moving production. It captures the audience's attention from the moment the band plays the opening instrumental medley of Bacharach's songs to the final note at the concert's end.
Singers starring in the production are John Pagano, who was a longtime vocalist for Burt Bacharach's concerts through the years, Ava Locknar and Ta-Tynisa Wilson. Co-creator Galante, who also plays the piano and clarinet in the show, is also the music director of the production.
While the show is performed just as a concert would be, there is also a bit of speaking to the audience as the performers occasionally give some background about certain songs and Bacharach's career.
"Going Bacharach" continues to May 17 at Chicago's Apollo Theater. Provided photo.
Musical highlights include "I Say A Little Prayer," "Alfie," "What the World Needs Now Is Love," "I'll Never Fall in Love Again," "A House Is Not A Home," "Promises, Promises" and more.
Fans of Bacharach's music will surely leave the theater humming more than one tune.
FYI: "Going Bacharach" runs to May 17 at Apollo Theater, 2550 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. Tickets are $49 to $99. Visit www.goingbacharach.com.