Photo Coverage: Past & Present 'Harvey Johnsons' Meet at BYE BYE BIRDIE!
by Peter James Zielinski
- Dec 2, 2009
Original Bye Bye Birdie cast member Gary Giocomo, who played 'Harvey Johnson' in the 1960 production, came to see Bye Bye Birdie and visit current cast member Paul Pilcz who plays 'Harvey Johnson' in the Roundabout Theatre Company production. BroadwayWorld.com was there for the fun meet and greet!
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes with 'BIRDIE' at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2009
by Eddie Varley
- Nov 28, 2009
The magical procession returned to the Big Apple this November as the 83rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade kicked off the 2009 holiday season. Go behind the scenes with the cast of the Roundabout's production of Bye Bye Birdie prepared for their performance of 'Put On a Happy Face' on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Photo Coverage: Past & Present 'Penelope Anns' Meet at BYE BYE BIRDIE!
by Peter James Zielinski
- Nov 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
- Nov 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
- Nov 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
- Nov 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.'
