What the World Needs Now: An Evening of Burt Bacharach

What the World Needs Now: An Evening of Burt Bacharach is a one-night-only concert celebrating the legendary songwriter and performer, whose catalog ranks among the greatest of the 20th century. The evening promises to cover his most beloved hits, both those he performed himself — such as “I’ll Never Fall In Love Again” — and the iconic songs he wrote for other artists, including Dionne Warwick’s “What the World Needs Now,” Aretha Franklin’s “I Say a Little Prayer,” Christopher Cross’s “Arthur’s Theme,” Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald’s “On My Own,” plus timeless classics like “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head” and “Do You Know The Way To San Jose.” The performance is part of Olney Theatre Center’s 2026‑27 Olney Outdoors series and takes place on the Root Family Stage.

When: Friday, August 21, 2026 at 8:00pm.

Tickets: $35 (no other pricing tiers mentioned).

Venue: Root Family Stage at Olney Theatre Center.

Note: This event is part of the OL 2026‑27 Olney Outdoors series. No run time, age restrictions, or accessibility details were provided in the event page.