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Opened: March 29, 1966

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Based on the comic strip "Superman" by arrangement of National Periodic Publications, Inc.

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Cassidy to Replace Stokes Mitchell in Ravinia's ANNIE GET YOUR GUN this Summer
by Abigail Arnold - Jun 29, 2010


Broadway and film star Patrick Cassidy will play the male lead, Frank Butler, in the Ravinia Festival production of Irving Berlin's hit-filled musical Annie Get Your Gun on August 13, 14 and 15. A scheduling conflict will prevent Brian Stokes Mitchell from appearing in the role as originally announced.

Patrick Cassidy Joins Cast Of DTC's SUPERMAN
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2010


Stage and screen star Patrick Cassidy joins the cast of Dallas Theater Center's productionof It's a Bird... It's a Plane... It's Superman as the Man of Steel's arch nemesis Max Mencken, the role originated by his father, Jack Cassidy, in the 1966 original Broadway production.

Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Re-Imagines SUPERMAN Musical; Set for Dallas Debut, 6/18
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2010


Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa has taken on the task of breathing new life into an old idea by writing the book for a re-imagined version of a 1966 musical based on the adventures of Superman.

Patrick Cassidy Joins Cast Of DTC's SUPERMAN
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 26, 2010


Stage and screen star Patrick Cassidy joins the cast of Dallas Theater Center's productionof It's a Bird... It's a Plane... It's Superman as the Man of Steel's arch nemesis Max Mencken, the role originated by his father, Jack Cassidy, in the 1966 original Broadway production.

Matt Cavenaugh to Star in IT'S A BIRD...IT'S A PLANE..IT'S SUPERMAN In Dallas, 6/18-7/25
by Lauren Wolman - Apr 1, 2010


Matt Cavenaugh will play Superman this summer when an updated version of IT'S ABIRD...IT'S A PLANE...IT'S SUPERMAN takes to the Dallas Theater Center stage.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Joseph Medeiros of 'Yank!' and 'Anyone Can Whistle'
by Adrienne Onofri - Apr 1, 2010


Joseph, who was in 4 B'way musicals last year, will go straight from the hit 'Yank!' into the latest Encores! show.

Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Re-Imagines SUPERMAN Musical; Set for Dallas Debut, 6/18
by Samantha Jacobsen - Feb 15, 2010


Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa has taken on the task of breathing new life into an old idea by writing the book for a re-imagined version of a 1966 musical based on the adventures of Superman.

Funk, Doyle, Trimm, Hoty, Ephraim and Schwencke Join Roundabout's 'BYE BYE BIRDIE'
by Eddie Varley - May 28, 2009


After a 48 year absence, Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) will present 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's 'BYE BYE BIRDIE' Will Call Newly Completed Henry Miller Theatre 'Home'
by Eddie Varley - May 3, 2009


After a 48 year absence, Bye Bye Birdie will return to Broadway this fall presented by Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) in a production starring John Stamos (Albert Peterson), Gina Gershon (Rose Alvarez), Bill Irwin (Mr. Harry MacAfee) and Jayne Houdyshell (Mrs. Mae Peterson). Directed & choreographed by Robert Longbottom, Bye Bye Birdie has a book by Michael Stewart, lyrics by Lee Adams and music by Charles Strouse. Roundabout is proud to welcome back three artists who have previously worked at the theatrical institution: John Stamos, Gina Gershon and Bill Irwin.

Stamos, Gershon, Irwin and Houdyshell Lead Roundabout's 'BYE BYE BIRDIE'
by Eddie Varley - Apr 2, 2009


After a 48 year absence, Bye Bye Birdie will return to Broadway this fall presented by Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) in a production starring John Stamos (Albert Peterson), Gina Gershon (Rose Alvarez), Bill Irwin (Mr. Harry MacAfee) and Jayne Houdyshell (Mrs. Mae Peterson). Directed & choreographed by Robert Longbottom, Bye Bye Birdie has a book by Michael Stewart, lyrics by Lee Adams and music by Charles Strouse. Roundabout is proud to welcome back three artists who have previously worked at the theatrical institution: John Stamos, Gina Gershon and Bill Irwin.

Photo Coverage: Superman in Concert
by Linda Lenzi - Jun 17, 2007


The York Theatre Company presents It's a Bird...It's a Plane…It's Superman, the first of the four shows in York's Summer 2007 Musicals in Mufti Series -- the York's acclaimed series of musical theatre gems in staged concert performances.

Photo Flash: York's 'Superman' in Rehearsals
by Ben Strothmann - Jun 15, 2007


The York Theatre Company will present It's a Bird...It's a Plane…It's Superman, the first of the four shows in York's Summer 2007 Musicals in Mufti Series -- the York's acclaimed series of musical theatre gems in staged concert performances

Jackson, DeLaria, Strouse, Etc. Set for York's 'Superman'
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2007


The York Theatre Company has announced casting for It's a Bird...It's a Plane…It's Superman, the first of the four shows in York's Summer 2007 Musicals in Mufti Series -- the York's acclaimed series of musical theatre gems in staged concert performances.

Cheyenne Jackson Saves Day in 'Superman'
by James Sims - May 17, 2007


The return of Superman was given star-studded treatment befit for royalty, as the Man of Steel resurfaced on stage in a concert-staging of It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman, as part of Reprise! Broadway's Best Marvelous Musical Monday series on May 14. This musical rarity, last seen on Broadway in it's original 1966 run, is a throwback to the olden days of theatre like no other...

Musicals in Mufti Summer Series '07 Announced
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2007


The York Theatre Company has announced its Summer 2007 Musicals in Mufti Series -- the York's acclaimed series of musical theatre gems in staged concert performances.

Photo Coverage: Broadway Bears X Auction Preview
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Feb 13, 2007


Broadway lovers and teddy bear collectors came together on Sunday, February 11, at the 'Broadway Bears X' auction, which raised a grand total of $130,000 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Reprise! to Present Elegies, Baby, Superman on 'Mondays'
by BWW News Desk - Aug 10, 2006


Elegies, Baby and It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman will comprise Reprise! Broadway's Best's 2006-2007 'Marvelous Musical Mondays' season in Los Angeles

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