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Opened: April 14, 1960

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'BIRDIE' Star Funk Suffers Tonsillitis, Out of Friday Performance
by Eddie Varley - Oct 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.

Roundabout's Stamos and Gershon Led BYE BYE BIRDIE Announces Full Casting
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2009


After a 48 year absence, Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents 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.

TWITTER WATCH: Natalie Hill - 'Think of banana splits and licorice and you'll feel fine'
by Eddie Varley - Oct 9, 2009


BroadwayWorld.com presents its newest column, Twitter Watch, which will bring you only the best and most interesting reports straight from the mouths of Broadway stars, shows and more on the hot social networking service - Twitter!

Photo Flash: John Stamos, Gina Gershon, and Nolan Gerard Funk in BYE BYE BIRDIE
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 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.

Harris, Ashmanskas, Poe & More Join Garber in Roundabout's PRESENT LAUGHTER
by Eddie Varley - Oct 5, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is proud to announce the full company for the new Broadway production of Noël Coward's comedy Present Laughter, starring Victor Garber as 'Garry Essendine', directed by Nicholas Martin.

BYE BYE BIRDIE'S John Stamos To Guest On Live With Regis And Kelly 10/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 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.

The Pembroke Pines Theatre of the Performing Arts Presents BYE BYE BIRDIE 11/6-28
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 5, 2009


Bye Bye Birdie- Book by Michael Stewart, music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Lee Adams Friday & Saturday 8:00pm Evening Performance November 6,7,13,14,20,21,27,28

BYE BYE BIRDIE Cast Perform 'Honestly Sincere' and 'The Telephone Hour' On GMA
by Eddie Varley - Oct 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 - Sep 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.'

TWITTER WATCH: BYE BYE BIRDIE - 'Where to Find John Stamos, Other Heartthrobs in New York'
by Eddie Varley - Sep 29, 2009


BroadwayWorld.com presents its newest column, Twitter Watch, which will bring you only the best and most interesting reports straight from the mouths of Broadway stars, shows and more on the hot social networking service - Twitter!

Bye Bye Birdie's John Stamos On Good Morning America, 9/29
by BWW News Desk - Sep 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 - Sep 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.

Broadway Beat's Priceless Spotlight - BYE BYE BIRDIE
by Eddie Varley - Sep 18, 2009


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Photo Flash: BYE BYE BIRDIE In Previews at New Henry Millers Theatre
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 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.

Photo Flash: First Production Shots of BYE BYE BIRDIE, Currently in Previews!
by Robert Diamond - Sep 16, 2009


Currently in previews, 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 is directed and choreographed by Robert Longbottom with a book by Michael Stewart, music by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Lee Adams.

Photo Coverage: BYE BYE BIRDIE's Stage Door Excitement!
by Peter James Zielinski - Sep 16, 2009


Currently in previews, Bye Bye Birdie stars John Stamos, Gina Gershon, Bill Irwin and Nolan Gerard Funk with Jayne Houdyshell, Dee Hoty, Matt Doyle, Jake Evan Schwencke and Alllie Trimm.

Back On Broadway! BYE BYE BIRDIE Begins Previews 9/10
by Eddie Varley - Sep 10, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company's (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie begins previews tomorrow, Thursday, September 10th at 8:00PM.

Back To Broadway! BYE BYE BIRDIE Begins Previews 9/10
by Eddie Varley - Sep 9, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company's (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie begins previews tomorrow, Thursday, September 10th at 8:00PM.

Roundabout Theatre Company's BYE BYE BIRDIE Announces Live Twitter Event To Celebrate Box Office Opening
by BWW News Desk - Sep 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 Starts Full Rehearsals 7/28, Previews Begin 9/10
by BWW News Desk - Sep 10, 2009


After a 48 year absence, Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents 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 BWW News Desk - Sep 10, 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.

'Put On A Happy Face' With The BWW 'BIRDIE' Q&A: Send in YOUR Questions for Nolan Gerard Funk
by Robert Diamond - Sep 4, 2009


Conrad Birdie himself is taking your questions! BroadwayWorld.com members are getting an exciting and exclusive opportunity to have their questions answered by Conrad Birdie himself. Send your questions in to askbirdie@broadwayworld.com up until Tuesday, September 8, 2009... We'll then be sitting down with the young star to have him answer YOUR questions!

TWITTER WATCH: Nolan Gerard Funk - 'Had first day rehearsing in the theatre... working hard!'
by Eddie Varley - Aug 27, 2009


BroadwayWorld.com presents its newest column, Twitter Watch, which will bring you only the best and most interesting reports straight from the mouths of Broadway stars, shows and more on the hot social networking service - Twitter!

BYE BYE BIRDIE's Gina Gershon Featured in NY Magazine
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 24, 2009


Bye Bye Birdie's Gina Gershon was featured in New York Magazine on August 23, 2009. The article is by Emma Rosenblum and begins

RIALTO CHATTER: Gershon Reveals Famous 'BIRDIE' Scene Cut For Revival
by Eddie Varley - Aug 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 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What Tony Awards has Bye Bye Birdie been nominated for?
Best Musical , , Best Choreography for Gower Champion, Best Conductor and Musical Director for Elliot Lawrence Best Direction of a Musical for Gower Champion and Best Scenic Design of a Musical for Robert Randolph.
What Tony Awards has Bye Bye Birdie won?
Best Musical, Best Choreography for Gower Champion, Best Conductor and Musical Director for Elliot Lawrence , Best Direction of a Musical for Gower Champion, Best Scenic Design of a Musical for Robert Randolph, .

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