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‘Going Bacharach’ Opens Off-Broadway to Rave Musicianship and Split Views on Substance

Early reviews single out Adrian Galante alongside a powerhouse vocal trio for standout musicianship.

Overview

  • Amas Musical Theatre’s tribute opened January 12 at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater and is scheduled to run through February 15.
  • Critics praise the concert‑style staging for its polished performances, with TheaterMania calling it exceptionally well performed and noting Galante as a standout pianist and clarinetist.
  • Other reviews question the show’s thematic or biographical depth, with New York Stage Review offering both a glowing assessment and a sharply critical take focused on vocal showmanship.
  • The revue features vocalists Hilary Kole, John Pagano, and Ta‑Tynisa Wilson, with Pagano drawing on roughly two decades touring with Bacharach for select anecdotes.
  • Directed by David Zippel and co‑created by Will Friedwald, Adrian Galante, Tedd Firth, and Jack Lewin, the production showcases familiar Bacharach hits through Galante’s arrangements for a five‑piece band.