Back2BD running through May 17

Diana is currently starring in the musical Back to Bacharach and David, which officially premieres Sunday following three previews that kicked off with a dress rehearsal on Wed., April 15, and will run through May 17. The musical's 23 performances are being held at Los Angeles' The Music Box @ Fonda.

Back2BD is the brainchild of its director, Kathy Najimy, and Steve Gunderson and stars Tom Lowe, Susan Mosher and Tress Thomas in addition to Diana and features the music of songwriting greats Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Some of the songs that are tackled by the cast include past hits like "Walk On By," "I Just Have to Breathe" and "Anyone Who Had a Heart."

In an article published last Friday in The OC Register, Najimy said the following of Diana:

"That's what I like about Diana. As a character, she's memorable. She's got such a personality. She's this brilliant singer and she's not afraid of doing the edgy, crazy sexy stuff. It takes on a life of its own – and she sells it."

In the same article, Diana spoke of the challenges she had in learning the musical's song set:

"I had to step out of my comfort zone. Country music is a little more straightforward than Burt's songs. But I love the challenge of singing something that's not that easy. His songs throw curveballs at you while you're singing and while you're listening. Good music is timeless, whether it's a country song, rock, or R&B."

Tickets, which range anywhere from $25-100, can be purchased online at Etix.com (Cast photo courtesy of Armando Brown).