Photo Coverage: Past & Present 'Penelope Anns' Meet at BYE BYE BIRDIE!
by Peter James Zielinski - November 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 - November 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 - November 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 - November 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.'
Review - Bye Bye Birdie
by Kristin Salaky - October 29, 2009
Michael Dale reviews Bye Bye Birdie and focuses on the positives in the production: dance ensemble numbers sparkled with real show-biz energy and livened up the production, Allie Trimm's solid performance, and Dee Hoty's presence.
BWW Discounts: Save on Tickets to BYE BYE BIRDIE!
by Jessica Lewis - November 3, 2009
BWW Discounts is offering you the chance to purchase tickets at a very special price to one of the season's hottest, star-studded shows, the Roundabout Theatre Company's BYE BYE BIRDIE! After nearly 50 years, BIRDIE has returned to the Broadway stage in the first ever revival.
BYE BYE BIRDIE Box Office Soars: What Bad Reviews?
by Jessica Lewis - October 27, 2009
Credit what you will: its cache, star appeal, the production itself, or the fact that audiences have waited almost 50 years to see a revival, but Bye Bye Birdie - not unlike Wicked once upon a time - is proving that unfavorable notices do not always translate into box office doom, according to a report in Variety.
BYE BYE BIRDIE's John Stamos Gets 'People' Feature, On Stands Now
by Jessica Lewis - October 22, 2009
John Stamos, star of the Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway production of BYE BYE BIRDIE, is featured in this week's People Magazine. John Stamos talks to writer Mark Dagostino about his career and his return to Broadway in this classic musical. The magazine is on stands now.
BYE BYE BIRDIE Featured This Week on BroadwayWorld Radio
by Robert Diamond - October 19, 2009
This week, BroadwayWorld.com Radio is celebrating the show in our own style, featuring music from both the Original Broadway Cast Recording and from the soundtrack to the film, played at 15 and 45 minutes past the hour, every hour, all week long!
TV: Broadway Beat Sneak Peek of BYE BYE BIRDIE's Big Opening Night!
by Craig Brockman - October 17, 2009
Bye Bye Birdie celebrated Opening Night on 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. BroadwayWorld and Broadway Beat were on hand to welcome the revival and bring you this MEGA preview featuring interviews with the cast, creative and tons of clips to satisfy even the most rabid 'Birdie' fans!
BYE BYE BIRDIE Releases New Ticket Block Thru April 25, 2010
by Jessica Lewis - October 16, 2009
Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) announces a new block of tickets are now on-sale through April 25th for the first new Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie. This is the inaugural production of the new Henry Miller's Theatre.
Photo Coverage: BYE BYE BIRDIE - Opening Night Party
by Linda Lenzi - 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'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 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.