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Some Lovers

Burt Bacharach & Steven Sater

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Brett Alan Dewing
Jul 13, 2025
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In 2011, superstar composer Burt Bacharach (“I Say a Little Prayer,” “What the World Needs Now,” “The Look of Love,” etc.) released his first stage musical since 1968’s Promises, Promises. Steven Sater (Spring Awakening) contributed lyrics on the score, titled Some Lovers and apparently based on O. Henry’s famous short story, “The Gift of the Magi.” For…

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