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Close To You Bacharach Reimagined Transfers To West End
Published on
September 4, 2015
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Kyle Riabko in Close To You. Photo: Johan Persson Following a critically acclaimed season at the Menier Chocolate Factory, Close To You Bacharach Reimagined, a new musical featuring Burt Bacharach's songbook will transfer to the Criterion Theatre from 3rd October 2015. Book tickets to Closer To You
Performed by a young, multi-talented cast led by the visionary musician and performer Kyle Riabko, the show features Riabko’s thrillingly new yet beautifully faithful interpretations of Bacharach’s classics. Blending nostalgia and innovation, generations old and new can now revel in all the hits as if for the very first time. The show redefines the songbook musical by fusing this extraordinary reinterpretation of over 30 timeless Bacharach melodies with innovative choreography, taking the audience on an emotional and exhilarating journey.
Burt Bacharach has given the show his wholehearted and enthusiastic support, exclaiming, “It’s brilliant. Kyle has done something truly unique with my music. I loved it!” Close To You is directed by Steven Hoggett, best known for providing movement to Once, The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night Time and Black Watch, Riabko leads an incredibly talented group of singers and musicians from both sides of the Atlantic through Bacharach’s greatest hits. Close To You features classics including Alfie, Anyone Who Had a Heart, I Say a Little Prayer, Magic Moments, The Look of Love, Walk on By, Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head, I’ll Never Fall in Love Again, What’s New Pussycat, I Just Don’t Know What to Do with Myself, This Guy’s in Love With You, What the World Needs Now is Love and, of course, Close to You. Read Our Review Of Close To You at the Menier Chocolate Factory BOOK TICKETS TO CLOSE TO YOU AT THE CRITERION THEATRE
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