Bye Bye Birdie Revival 2009 - Articles Page 2.6

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 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.

Photo Flash: BYE BYE BIRDIE Swings Back to Broadway, Opens Tonight at the Henry Miller's Theatre
by Eddie Varley - October 15, 2009


Bye Bye Birdie celebrates Opening Night, this evening, Thursday, October 15th at the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street).

Roundabout Theatre Company's BYE BYE BIRDIE Announces Live Twitter Event To Celebrate Box Office Opening
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 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.

Full Casting Announced For Roundabout's BYE BYE BIRDIE, Starring Stamos And Gershon, Previews 9/10, Opens 10/15
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 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.

BYE BYE BIRDIE Opens on Broadway Tomorrow, 10/15
by Jessica Lewis - October 14, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie officially opens tomorrow, Thursday, October 15th.

Why BYE BYE BIRDIE Returns to Broadway After Nearly 50 Years, According to the New York Times
by Aimee Savoth - October 13, 2009


There is no doubt that Bye Bye Birdie is one of this season's most highly anticipated shows. With an all star cast that includes John Stamos and Gina Gershon, and the cache of being one of the most popular musicals of all time, critics and audience members alike are eager to see what this revival will bring--48 years after it last left Broadway. As the New York Times points out in a special Birdie feature today, the show is not an easy revival, and has had a string of productions starring major players (such as Tommy Tune and Ann Reinking in the 1991 road show) that received a lukewarm reception.

BYE BYE BIRDIE'S John Stamos Visits 'Rachael Ray,' 10/14
by Jessica Lewis - October 13, 2009


Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 14th, Bye Bye Birdie's John Stamos will appear on ABC's 'Rachael Ray Show.' Tune in to watch John's new dressing room get a makeover by designer Carter Oosterhouse.

BYE BYE BIRDIE Star Matt Doyle to Perform at the Duplex, 10/12
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2009


BYE BYE BIRDIE star Matt Doyle (Hugo) of the Roundabout Theater Company's Broadway revival will take part in Will Van Dyke's concert of new music, 'Life Times,' at The Duplex on Monday, October 12 at 7pm. Lisa Moss directs.

'BIRDIE' Star Funk Suffers Tonsillitis, Out of Friday Performance
by Eddie Varley - October 9, 2009


The New York Times reports that Bye Bye Birdie star Nolan Gerard Funk, who plays the title character in the new revival of the musical, missed Friday's performance because he has tonsillitis.

Photo Flash: John Stamos, Gina Gershon, and Nolan Gerard Funk in BYE BYE BIRDIE
by Jessica Lewis - October 6, 2009


Bye Bye Birdie will open officially on Thursday, October 15th, 2009 at the new Henry Miller's Theatre on Broadway. Today, new preview photos have been released.

BYE BYE BIRDIE'S John Stamos To Guest On Live With Regis And Kelly 10/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 5, 2009


Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 6th, Bye Bye Birdie's John Stamos will appear on ABC's 'Live with Regis and Kelly.' Tune in to watch John discuss his lovable role as Albert Peterson in the first ever revival of Bye Bye Birdie on Broadway.

BYE BYE BIRDIE Cast Perform 'Honestly Sincere' and 'The Telephone Hour' On GMA
by Eddie Varley - October 2, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company's Bye Bye Birdie, appeared on ABC's 'Good Morning America' this morning.

BYE BYE BIRDIE Cast Set To Perform 'Honestly Sincere' On Good Morning America
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 30, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company's Bye Bye Birdie, will perform live on ABC's 'Good Morning America' between 8AM-9AM on channel 7 this Friday! Tune in to see 28 members of the Bye Bye Birdie company perform 'Honestly Sincere.'

Bye Bye Birdie's John Stamos On Good Morning America, 9/29
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2009


John Stamos, star of Roundabout Theatre Company?s BYE BYE BIRDIE, will appear on ABC?s ?Good Morning America? between 8AM-9AM on September 29th, channel 7. He will talk about his role as ?Albert Peterson? in this first ever Broadway revival of BYE BYE BIRDIE.

Bye Bye Birdie's John Stamos On Good Morning America, 9/29
by Jessica Lewis - September 23, 2009


John Stamos, star of Roundabout Theatre Company?s BYE BYE BIRDIE, will appear on ABC?s ?Good Morning America? between 8AM-9AM on September 29th, channel 7. He will talk about his role as ?Albert Peterson? in this first ever Broadway revival of BYE BYE BIRDIE.

Photo Flash: BYE BYE BIRDIE In Previews at New Henry Millers Theatre
by Jessica Lewis - September 16, 2009


Bye Bye Birdie stars John Stamos (Albert Peterson), Gina Gershon (Rose Alvarez), Bill Irwin (Mr. Harry MacAfee) and Nolan Gerard Funk as 'Conrad Birdie.' Directed and choreographed by Robert Longbottom, with a book by Michael Stewart, music by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Lee Adams. Bye Bye Birdie is now in previews and opens officially on October 15 at the new Henry Miller's Theatre.

BYE BYE BIRDIE Star Matt Doyle to Perform at the Duplex, 10/12
by Jessica Lewis - September 16, 2009


BYE BYE BIRDIE star Matt Doyle (Hugo) of the Roundabout Theater Company's Broadway revival will take part in Will Van Dyke's concert of new music, 'Life Times,' at The Duplex on Monday, October 12 at 7pm. Lisa Moss directs.

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