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Bye Bye Birdie Revival 2009 - Articles Page 4

Run Time:
2 hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 8+
Opened: October 15, 2009
Closing: January 24, 2010

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Bye Bye Birdie returns to Broadway in Roundabout Theater Company's new production starring John Stamos (Albert Peterson), Gina Gershon (Rose Alvarez) & Bill Irwin (Mr. Harry MacAfee) with Jayne Houdyshell (Mrs. Mae Peterson) & Dee Hoty (Mrs. MacAfee) and as “Conrad Birdie” Nolan Gerard Funk. Featuring a score with more pop than a pack of bubble gum, including “A Lot of Livin' to Do,” “Kids,” and “Put on a Happy Face,” it's impossible to resist the charms of this Tony Award®-winning musical!


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RIALTO CHATTER: Gershon Reveals Famous 'BIRDIE' Scene Cut For Revival
by Eddie Varley - August 24, 2009


The New York Daily News reports that according to Gina Gershon, who stars as Rose in the upcoming revival of BYE BYE BIRDIE, the production has said 'bye bye' to an iconic dance sequence that has been in the show since its debut in 1960.

BYE BYE BIRDIE's Matt Doyle Featured In NY Magazine
by Charlie Piane - August 17, 2009


SPRING AWAKENING's Matt Doyle, who stars as Hugo Peabody in the upcoming Roundabout Theatre Company production of BYE BYE BIRDIE, is featured in a new interview with NY Magazine.

Roundabout's BYE BYE BIRDIE Launches New Website
by Charlie Piane - August 11, 2009


The upcoming Roundabout Theatre Company production of Bye Bye Birdie has just launched their official website. The new site allows you to watch videos, access cast and staff information, purchase tickets, read up on the newest 'Birdie Buzz' and much more! To check out the site, visit www.byebyebirdieonbroadway.com

Photo Coverage: BYE BYE BIRDIE Celebrates Box Office Opening With $10 Tickets, Prizes And More!
by Eddie Varley - August 10, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company (Artistic Director, Todd Haimes) presented a huge event this morning, Monday, August 10th, 2009 at 11:45AM to celebrate the box office opening at Broadway's new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street). The box office officially opened at 12:00PM with tickets on sale to the general public.

Roundabout Theatre Company's BYE BYE BIRDIE Announces Live Twitter Event To Celebrate Box Office Opening
by Charlie Piane - August 10, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company (Artistic Director, Todd Haimes) is pleased to announce the huge event to celebrate the box office opening at Broadway's new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) will be a live Twitter event.

Roundabout's BYE BYE BIRDIE Celebrates Box Office Opening With $10 tickets, Prizes And More On 8/10
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company (Artistic Director, Todd Haimes) is pleased to announce a huge event on Monday, August 10th, 2009 at 11:45AM to celebrate the box office opening at Broadway's new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street). The box office will officially open at 12:00PM with tickets on sale to the general public.

BYE BYE BIRDIE Star Nolan Funk To Appear On WCBS News Sunday, August 9th
by BWW News Desk - August 9, 2009


Nolan Funk will make his Broadway debut as 'Conrad Birdie' in the upcoming Roundabout Theatre Company production of Bye Bye Birdie. He will appear on WCBS on Sunday morning August 9th between 8:30-9:00am to discuss the public box office opening event at the Henry Miller's Theatre on Monday, August 10th at 11:45am. The event will include $10 tickets to Bye Bye Birdie, made possible by Bank of America, an appearance by Funk himself, autographs with the authors, prizes and much more.

BYE BYE BIRDIE Star Nolan Funk To Appear On WCBS News Sunday, August 9th
by Charlie Piane - August 7, 2009


Nolan Funk will make his Broadway debut as 'Conrad Birdie' in the upcoming Roundabout Theatre Company production of Bye Bye Birdie. He will appear on WCBS on Sunday morning August 9th between 8:30-9:00am to discuss the public box office opening event at the Henry Miller's Theatre on Monday, August 10th at 11:45am. The event will include $10 tickets to Bye Bye Birdie, made possible by Bank of America, an appearance by Funk himself, autographs with the authors, prizes and much more.

Roundabout Theatre Company's BYE BYE BIRDIE Announces Live Twitter Event To Celebrate Box Office Opening
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 7, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company (Artistic Director, Todd Haimes) is pleased to announce the huge event to celebrate the box office opening at Broadway's new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) will be a live Twitter event.

Roundabout's BYE BYE BIRDIE Celebrates Box Office Opening With $10 tickets, Prizes And More On 8/10
by Charlie Piane - August 3, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company (Artistic Director, Todd Haimes) is pleased to announce a huge event on Monday, August 10th, 2009 at 11:45AM to celebrate the box office opening at Broadway's new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street). The box office will officially open at 12:00PM with tickets on sale to the general public.

Full Casting Announced For Roundabout's BYE BYE BIRDIE, Starring Stamos And Gershon, Previews 9/10, Opens 10/15
by Charlie Piane - July 31, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents the first new Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie, after a 48 year absence, as the inaugural production of the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) beginning Thursday, September 10th, 2009 with an official opening on Thursday, October 15th, 2009. This will be a limited engagement through January 10th, 2010.

Photo Coverage: 'BYE BYE BIRDIE' Celebrates at the New Henry Miller's Theatre Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
by Walter McBride - July 29, 2009


Bye Bye Birdie creators Charles Strouse and Lee Adams joined the stars and creative team on Tuesday, July 28th to cut the ribbon outside the new Henry Miller's Theatre. The group celebrated with a ceremony that inaugurated the new theatre on the 1st day of Bye Bye Birdie rehearsals. BroadwayWorld/com was there for the festive event!

Egan, Gearhart, Chase, Goble and Walton Join Revival, Complete 'BYE BYE BIRDIE' Casting Announced
by Eddie Varley - June 19, 2009


After a 48 year absence, Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) will present the first new Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie as the inaugural production of the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) beginning Thursday, September 10th, 2009 with an official opening on Thursday, October 15th, 2009. This will be a limited engagement through January 10th, 2010.

Roundabout Theatre Co. Announces Bank of America Sponsored $10 Tickets To First 'BIRDIE' Preview 9/10
by Eddie Varley - June 18, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company (Artistic Director, Todd Haimes) is pleased to announce Bank of America's support of the upcoming Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie. As part of their generous support, Bank of America has made it possible for all tickets to the first performance on September 10 to be sold for $10.00. These tickets will only be available for purchase at the Henry Miller's Theatre box office, beginning at 12pm on Monday, August 10. The box office is located at 124 West 43rd Street. Limit two tickets per person.

Bye Bye Birdie History

Other Productions of Bye Bye Birdie

1960   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1961   West End London Production
West End
2004   Off-Broadway Encores! Concert
Off-Broadway
2004   Broadway Broadway Revival [Cancelled]
Broadway
2009   Broadway Roundabout Revival
Broadway
2020   Washington, DC (Regional) Kennedy Center Production
Washington, DC (Regional)

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