Bye Bye Birdie Revival 2009 - Articles Page 1.8

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

Bye Bye Birdie - 2009 - Broadway History , Info & More

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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BYE BYE BIRDIE's John Stamos To Be Featured On ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' 11/17, ABC's 'The View' 11/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 16, 2009


John Stamos, star of Roundabout Theatre Company's Bye Bye Birdie, will appear on ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' tomorrow between 12:05AM-1:05AM on channel 7 and 'The View' on Thursday, November 19th between 11:00AM - 12:00PM on channel 7.

BIRDIE's John Stamos to be Honored with Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, 11/16
by Jeff Dennhardt - November 16, 2009


Stage and screen star John Stamos will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, revealed today, November 16th. The star will be the 2,393rd given to honor a star on the Walk of Fame.

Photo Coverage: Past & Present 'Penelope Anns' Meet at BYE BYE BIRDIE!
by Peter James Zielinski - November 13, 2009


Original Bye Bye Birdie cast member Lada St. Edmund, who played 'Penelope Ann' in the 1960 production, came to see Bye Bye Birdie and visit current cast member Deanna Cipolla who plays 'Penelope Ann' in the Roundabout Theatre Company production. BroadwayWorld.com was there for the fun meet and greet!

BYE BYE BIRDIE Flashback Interview: Susan Egan
by Robert Diamond - November 12, 2009


Susan Egan was last seen on Broadway in the title role of Thoroughly Modern Millie; she won critical acclaim as Broadway's (longest-running) 'Sally Bowles' inCabaret; originated the starring roles in Triumph of Love and State Fair; and most notably, received both Tony Award and Drama Desk nominations for 'Best Actress' as Broadway's original ‘Belle' in Disney's Beauty and the Beast.

BYE BYE BIRDIE Flashback Interview: Chita Rivera
by Eddie Varley - November 10, 2009


The incomparable Chita Rivera released a new solo studio album entitled And Now I Swing on October 13, 2009 from the newly-launched Yellow Sound Label. From classic theater songs to jazz standards, all tracks featured on this new album have received new arrangements recorded by New York's finest musicians, reimagining some of Chita's favorite tunes. BroadwayWorld.com checked in with the legendary star

BYE BYE BIRDIE Welcomes Neil McCaffrey As 'Randolph MacAfee'
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 9, 2009


Bye Bye Birdie stars John Stamos (Albert Peterson), Gina Gershon (Rose Alvarez) & Bill Irwin (Mr. Harry MacAfee) with Jayne Houdyshell (Mrs. Mae Peterson), Dee Hoty (Mrs. MacAfee) & Nolan Gerard Funk as 'Conrad Birdie.'

Review - Bye Bye Birdie
by Kristin Salaky - October 29, 2009


Michael Dale reviews Bye Bye Birdie and focuses on the positives in the production: dance ensemble numbers sparkled with real show-biz energy and livened up the production, Allie Trimm's solid performance, and Dee Hoty's presence.

BWW Discounts: Save on Tickets to BYE BYE BIRDIE!
by Jessica Lewis - November 3, 2009


BWW Discounts is offering you the chance to purchase tickets at a very special price to one of the season's hottest, star-studded shows, the Roundabout Theatre Company's BYE BYE BIRDIE! After nearly 50 years, BIRDIE has returned to the Broadway stage in the first ever revival.

Gina Gershon To Be Featured On NBC's Today Show 10/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 28, 2009


Gina Gershon, star of Roundabout Theatre Company's Bye Bye Birdie, will conduct a live interview, tomorrow on NBC's 'Today Show' between 10:00-11:00AM on channel 4.

BYE BYE BIRDIE Box Office Soars: What Bad Reviews?
by Jessica Lewis - October 27, 2009


Credit what you will: its cache, star appeal, the production itself, or the fact that audiences have waited almost 50 years to see a revival, but Bye Bye Birdie - not unlike Wicked once upon a time - is proving that unfavorable notices do not always translate into box office doom, according to a report in Variety.

BYE BYE BIRDIE's John Stamos Gets 'People' Feature, On Stands Now
by Jessica Lewis - October 22, 2009


John Stamos, star of the Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway production of BYE BYE BIRDIE, is featured in this week's People Magazine. John Stamos talks to writer Mark Dagostino about his career and his return to Broadway in this classic musical. The magazine is on stands now.

BYE BYE BIRDIE's John Treacy Egan Presents RUDOLF UNPLUGGED at Laurie Beechman, 11/29 & 11/30
by Jessica Lewis - October 21, 2009


John Treacy Egan will present Rudolph Unplugged at the Laurie Beechman Theatre on Sunday, November 29 at 7:00pm and Monday, November 30 at 9:30pm.

BYE BYE BIRDIE Featured This Week on BroadwayWorld Radio
by Robert Diamond - October 19, 2009


This week, BroadwayWorld.com Radio is celebrating the show in our own style, featuring music from both the Original Broadway Cast Recording and from the soundtrack to the film, played at 15 and 45 minutes past the hour, every hour, all week long!

BYE BYE BIRDIE'S John Stamos Talks Bdwy to The Advocate
by Eddie Varley - October 18, 2009


Bye Bye Birdie's John Stamos is featured in the newest issue of The Advocate.

Photo Coverage Exclusive: Put On A 'Perez' Face! Hilton Visits Broadway's BYE BYE BIRDIE
by Peter James Zielinski - October 18, 2009


BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there as 'Queen of All Media' and frequent theater blogger Perez Hilton stopped by backstage after catching the performance last night!

TV: Broadway Beat Sneak Peek of BYE BYE BIRDIE's Big Opening Night!
by Craig Brockman - October 17, 2009


Bye Bye Birdie celebrated Opening Night on Thursday, October 15th at the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street). Bye Bye Birdie stars John Stamos, Gina Gershon, Bill Irwin & Nolan Gerard Funk with Jayne Houdyshell, Dee Hoty, Matt Doyle, Jake Evan Schwencke and Alllie Trimm. BroadwayWorld and Broadway Beat were on hand to welcome the revival and bring you this MEGA preview featuring interviews with the cast, creative and tons of clips to satisfy even the most rabid 'Birdie' fans!

BYE BYE BIRDIE Releases New Ticket Block Thru April 25, 2010
by Jessica Lewis - October 16, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) announces a new block of tickets are now on-sale through April 25th for the first new Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie. This is the inaugural production of the new Henry Miller's Theatre.

Photo Coverage: BYE BYE BIRDIE - Opening Night Party
by Linda Lenzi - October 16, 2009


Bye Bye Birdie celebrated Opening Night, yesterday evening, Thursday, October 15th at the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street). Bye Bye Birdie stars John Stamos, Gina Gershon, Bill Irwin & Nolan Gerard Funk with Jayne Houdyshell, Dee Hoty, Matt Doyle, Jake Evan Schwencke and Alllie Trimm.

BYE BYE BIRDIE Featured In The New York Times and Newsday.com
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 16, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie has been recently featured in the news.

Photo Coverage: BYE BYE BIRDIE's Back on Broadway - Opening Night Curtain Call
by Peter James Zielinski - October 16, 2009


Bye Bye Birdie celebrated Opening Night, yesterday evening, Thursday, October 15th at the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street). Bye Bye Birdie stars John Stamos, Gina Gershon, Bill Irwin & Nolan Gerard Funk with Jayne Houdyshell, Dee Hoty, Matt Doyle, Jake Evan Schwencke and Alllie Trimm.

Photo Coverage: BYE BYE BIRDIE - Opening Night Arrivals
by Peter James Zielinski - October 16, 2009


Bye Bye Birdie celebrated Opening Night, yesterday evening, Thursday, October 15th at the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street). Bye Bye Birdie stars John Stamos, Gina Gershon, Bill Irwin & Nolan Gerard Funk with Jayne Houdyshell, Dee Hoty, Matt Doyle, Jake Evan Schwencke and Alllie Trimm.

BYE BYE BIRDIE's Gina Gershon Visits Jimmy Falon Friday, 10/15
by Jessica Lewis - October 15, 2009


Bye Bye Birdie's star Gina Gershon will appear on NBC's 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon' on Friday, October 16th at 12:35AM on channel 4.

BYE BYE BIRDIE Flies Through Final Preview Drama
by Jessica Lewis - October 15, 2009


Last night, there was certainly more than one kind of drama featured on the BYE BYE BIRDIE stage at the New Henry Miller's Theatre. During this final preview performance, the production went into an unexpected 20 minute hiatus when the electronically controlled set did not clear during a scene change.

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