Michael LaMasa Returns To Arizona Broadway Theater For BYE BYE BIRDIE 6/5-7/19

Fresh from the national tour of Bye Bye Birdie, Michael LaMasa returns to the Arizona Broadway Theatre stage to lead ABT's production of Bye Bye Birdie, which opens on June 5, 2009, and continues through July 19, 2009.

LaMasa, who was last seen on the ABT stage in The Music Man, portrays Albert Peterson, the manager of recently drafted rock star Conrad Birdie, played by ABT newcomer Justin Jutras. Other returning actors include Erin O'Neil (Guys and Dolls) as Rose Alvarez, Chelsea Groen (The Music Man) as Kim MacAfee, and Carolyn McPhee (La Cage aux Folles, Pump Boys and Dinettes) as Doris MacAfee. Those making their ABT debuts include D. Scott Withers as Harry MacAfee and Stacey Gordon as Mae Peterson. Bye Bye Birdie is directed by Robert Kolby Harper, a familiar name in The Phoenix Theatre community, who serves as the Associate Artistic Director for Phoenix Theatre and as the Artistic Director for The Cookie Company at Phoenix Theatre. Jeff Kennedy is the music director and Kurtis W. Overby is the choreographer.

About Bye Bye Birdie

Conrad Birdie, the biggest singing sensation of the 1960s, has been drafted. But before he ships out, his manager signs him up for one last publicity stunt. Conrad will kiss one

randomly chosen member of his teenage fan club goodbye on a live broadcast of The Ed

Sullivan Show. Kim MacAfee of Sweet Apple, Ohio, has little idea how much her life is

about to change when she becomes the lucky girl chosen. Inspired by the hysteria surrounding Elvis Presley's induction into the Army, this fun-lovin' musical comedy
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presents a hilarious look at bygone days. This classic includes such memorable songs as Kids, Put on a Happy Face, Honestly Sincere and One Last Kiss.

About Arizona Broadway Theatre

ABT, Arizona's one-of-a-kind, award-winning, state-of-the-art professional dinner theatre, showcases locally and nationally acclaimed artists both onstage and behind the scenes. Following Bye Bye Birdie, ABT will be producing: Forever Plaid and The Taffetas (August 7 - September 20). ABT's fifth season begins October 2, 2009, and includes: Anything Goes, A Christmas Carol: The Musical, Gypsy, Cats, Maury Yeston's Phantom, Footloose, I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change and Lend Me A Tenor.
ABT's luxurious auditorium comfortably accommodates 400 guests with unobstructed views from every seat. The VIP balcony seats an additional 44 with tables for two and four. The theatre offers a number of performances year-round with a variety of prices and times to fit every lifestyle. Gracious wait staff serve gourmet selections two hours prior to each show. The theatre can facilitate luncheons, meetings, parties, and special events in its private banquet room, expansive lobby or auditorium. Groups can purchase an entire performance as exclusive entertainment. Discounts are extended to groups of 10, 20 or more.

ABT is conveniently located south of W. Bell Road off the Loop 101, east of the Peoria Sports Complex. Parking is free. For tickets and additional information about gift cards, special events packages, Theatre for Young Audiences, the Academy for Young Performers program, or to become an ABT subscriber, call the Box Office at 623.776.8400 or visit www.azbroadwaytheatre.com

 

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