BYE BYE BIRDIE to Open 6/16 at GEM Theatre

BYE BYE BIRDIE, opens on June 16 at Garden Grove's historic GEM THEATRE presented by the award-winning One More Productions - one of Southern California's leading musical theater companies.

BYE BYE BIRDIE takes place in 1958. Rock-and-roll star, Conrad Birdie has just been drafted into the U.S. Army. His down and out songwriter and agent, Albert, and Albert's secretary Rosie, hatch a plan for a farewell performance to take place on the Ed Sullivan show.

To cap off the performance, Birdie will actually give 'one-last-kiss' to Kim MacAfee, an avid member of the Conrad Birdie fan club from Sweet Apple, Ohio.

Everything seems to go according to plan, but no one has counted on the jealous wrath of Kim's boyfriend, her star-struck family, Albert's overbearing mother or the outrageous devotion from the Conrad Birdie fan club.

This Broadway smash-hit musical is a fun and energetic show the whole family will enjoy and with the performance of a live 50's rock-and-roll band, you won't be able to stay off those dancing feet!

BYE BYE BIRDIE is directed by Damien Lorton and book by Michael Stewart. The cast includes Chris Peduzzi as Albert Peterson, Adriana Sanchez as Rosie Alvarez, Zackary Martinez as Conrad Birdie, Megan Oviatt as Kim MacAfee, and Andrea Goldin as Mae Peterson.

Performances run from Thursday, June 16 through Sunday, July 10 at the GEM THEATRE. Thursdays - Saturdays, show starts at 8 pm and Sundays, show starts at 2 pm. On Saturday, July 2, there will be an additional 2 pm show.

General admission tickets are $26 each, $23 for seniors (60 and over), and $18 for Children (12 years old and under). In addition, $15 Student Rush Tickets are available for Thursday and Friday performances only. Opening Gala Night Event Tickets, for Saturday, June 18, are $40 each and ticket holders receive an exclusive invitation to attend the post-show catered champagne Gala with the cast.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call One More Productions at (714) 741-9550, ext. 221, or visit the website at www.onemoreproductions.com.

About One More Productions

ONE MORE PRODUCTIONS is one of Southern California's leading musical theater companies. In residence since 2008 at the 158-seat THE GEM THEATRE in Garden Grove, One More Productions has been lauded for its quality productions of Broadway musicals. One More Productions was voted one of the top five theaters in all of Southern California by the Los Angeles Times. They were awarded the Paul Harris Fellow Award by The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International and The Saint James Family Honors Award by the Board of Directors of the Orange County Imperial Court. They received a Resolution from the City of Garden Grove, and an official recognition from the County of Orange.

THE GEM THEATRE, recently underwent a major reconstruction, adding a state-of-the-art sound system, newly refurbished theater seats, and a reconfigured stage. The theater also boasts a new $80,000 lighting system, three separate lobbies, and two separate concession areas and is ADA accessible. THE GEM is just moments away from the Garden Grove Freeway (22) and offers plenty of free parking.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call One More Productions at (714) 741-9550, ext. 221, or visit the website at www.onemoreproductions.com.

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