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Bye Bye Birdie Revival 2009 - Articles Page 3

Run Time:
2 hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 8+
Opened: October 15, 2009
Closing: January 24, 2010

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Bye Bye Birdie returns to Broadway in Roundabout Theater Company's new production starring John Stamos (Albert Peterson), Gina Gershon (Rose Alvarez) & Bill Irwin (Mr. Harry MacAfee) with Jayne Houdyshell (Mrs. Mae Peterson) & Dee Hoty (Mrs. MacAfee) and as “Conrad Birdie” Nolan Gerard Funk. Featuring a score with more pop than a pack of bubble gum, including “A Lot of Livin' to Do,” “Kids,” and “Put on a Happy Face,” it's impossible to resist the charms of this Tony Award®-winning musical!


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BYE BYE BIRDIE'S John Stamos Visits 'Rachael Ray,' 10/14
by Jessica Lewis - October 13, 2009


Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 14th, Bye Bye Birdie's John Stamos will appear on ABC's 'Rachael Ray Show.' Tune in to watch John's new dressing room get a makeover by designer Carter Oosterhouse.

BYE BYE BIRDIE Star Matt Doyle to Perform at the Duplex, 10/12
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2009


BYE BYE BIRDIE star Matt Doyle (Hugo) of the Roundabout Theater Company's Broadway revival will take part in Will Van Dyke's concert of new music, 'Life Times,' at The Duplex on Monday, October 12 at 7pm. Lisa Moss directs.

'BIRDIE' Star Funk Suffers Tonsillitis, Out of Friday Performance
by Eddie Varley - October 9, 2009


The New York Times reports that Bye Bye Birdie star Nolan Gerard Funk, who plays the title character in the new revival of the musical, missed Friday's performance because he has tonsillitis.

Photo Flash: John Stamos, Gina Gershon, and Nolan Gerard Funk in BYE BYE BIRDIE
by Jessica Lewis - October 6, 2009


Bye Bye Birdie will open officially on Thursday, October 15th, 2009 at the new Henry Miller's Theatre on Broadway. Today, new preview photos have been released.

BYE BYE BIRDIE'S John Stamos To Guest On Live With Regis And Kelly 10/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 5, 2009


Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 6th, Bye Bye Birdie's John Stamos will appear on ABC's 'Live with Regis and Kelly.' Tune in to watch John discuss his lovable role as Albert Peterson in the first ever revival of Bye Bye Birdie on Broadway.

BYE BYE BIRDIE Cast Perform 'Honestly Sincere' and 'The Telephone Hour' On GMA
by Eddie Varley - October 2, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company's Bye Bye Birdie, appeared on ABC's 'Good Morning America' this morning.

BYE BYE BIRDIE Cast Set To Perform 'Honestly Sincere' On Good Morning America
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 30, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company's Bye Bye Birdie, will perform live on ABC's 'Good Morning America' between 8AM-9AM on channel 7 this Friday! Tune in to see 28 members of the Bye Bye Birdie company perform 'Honestly Sincere.'

Bye Bye Birdie's John Stamos On Good Morning America, 9/29
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2009


John Stamos, star of Roundabout Theatre Company?s BYE BYE BIRDIE, will appear on ABC?s ?Good Morning America? between 8AM-9AM on September 29th, channel 7. He will talk about his role as ?Albert Peterson? in this first ever Broadway revival of BYE BYE BIRDIE.

Bye Bye Birdie's John Stamos On Good Morning America, 9/29
by Jessica Lewis - September 23, 2009


John Stamos, star of Roundabout Theatre Company?s BYE BYE BIRDIE, will appear on ABC?s ?Good Morning America? between 8AM-9AM on September 29th, channel 7. He will talk about his role as ?Albert Peterson? in this first ever Broadway revival of BYE BYE BIRDIE.

Photo Flash: BYE BYE BIRDIE In Previews at New Henry Millers Theatre
by Jessica Lewis - September 16, 2009


Bye Bye Birdie stars John Stamos (Albert Peterson), Gina Gershon (Rose Alvarez), Bill Irwin (Mr. Harry MacAfee) and Nolan Gerard Funk as 'Conrad Birdie.' Directed and choreographed by Robert Longbottom, with a book by Michael Stewart, music by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Lee Adams. Bye Bye Birdie is now in previews and opens officially on October 15 at the new Henry Miller's Theatre.

BYE BYE BIRDIE Star Matt Doyle to Perform at the Duplex, 10/12
by Jessica Lewis - September 16, 2009


BYE BYE BIRDIE star Matt Doyle (Hugo) of the Roundabout Theater Company's Broadway revival will take part in Will Van Dyke's concert of new music, 'Life Times,' at The Duplex on Monday, October 12 at 7pm. Lisa Moss directs.

Photo Flash: First Production Shots of BYE BYE BIRDIE, Currently in Previews!
by Robert Diamond - September 16, 2009


Currently in previews, 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 is directed and choreographed by Robert Longbottom with a book by Michael Stewart, music by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Lee Adams.

Photo Coverage: BYE BYE BIRDIE's Stage Door Excitement!
by Peter James Zielinski - September 16, 2009


Currently in previews, Bye Bye Birdie stars John Stamos, Gina Gershon, Bill Irwin and Nolan Gerard Funk with Jayne Houdyshell, Dee Hoty, Matt Doyle, Jake Evan Schwencke and Alllie Trimm.

Back On Broadway! BYE BYE BIRDIE Begins Previews 9/10
by Eddie Varley - September 10, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company's (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie begins previews tomorrow, Thursday, September 10th at 8:00PM.

Back To Broadway! BYE BYE BIRDIE Begins Previews 9/10
by Eddie Varley - September 9, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company's (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie begins previews tomorrow, Thursday, September 10th at 8:00PM.

Roundabout Theatre Company's BYE BYE BIRDIE Announces Live Twitter Event To Celebrate Box Office Opening
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company (Artistic Director, Todd Haimes) is pleased to announce the huge event to celebrate the box office opening at Broadway's new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) will be a live Twitter event.

Roundabout's BYE BYE BIRDIE Starts Full Rehearsals 7/28, Previews Begin 9/10
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2009


After a 48 year absence, Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents 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 Theatre Co. Announces Bank of America Sponsored $10 Tickets To First 'BIRDIE' Preview 9/10
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company (Artistic Director, Todd Haimes) is pleased to announce Bank of America's support of the upcoming Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie. As part of their generous support, Bank of America has made it possible for all tickets to the first performance on September 10 to be sold for $10.00. These tickets will only be available for purchase at the Henry Miller's Theatre box office, beginning at 12pm on Monday, August 10. The box office is located at 124 West 43rd Street. Limit two tickets per person.

'Put On A Happy Face' With The BWW 'BIRDIE' Q&A: Send in YOUR Questions for Nolan Gerard Funk
by Robert Diamond - September 4, 2009


Conrad Birdie himself is taking your questions! BroadwayWorld.com members are getting an exciting and exclusive opportunity to have their questions answered by Conrad Birdie himself. Send your questions in to askbirdie@broadwayworld.com up until Tuesday, September 8, 2009... We'll then be sitting down with the young star to have him answer YOUR questions!

TWITTER WATCH: Nolan Gerard Funk - 'Had first day rehearsing in the theatre... working hard!'
by Eddie Varley - August 27, 2009


BroadwayWorld.com presents its newest column, Twitter Watch, which will bring you only the best and most interesting reports straight from the mouths of Broadway stars, shows and more on the hot social networking service - Twitter!

BYE BYE BIRDIE's Gina Gershon Featured in NY Magazine
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 24, 2009


Bye Bye Birdie's Gina Gershon was featured in New York Magazine on August 23, 2009. The article is by Emma Rosenblum and begins

Bye Bye Birdie History

Other Productions of Bye Bye Birdie

1960   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1961   West End London Production
West End
2004   Off-Broadway Encores! Concert
Off-Broadway
2004   Broadway Broadway Revival [Cancelled]
Broadway
2009   Broadway Roundabout Revival
Broadway
2020   Washington, DC (Regional) Kennedy Center Production
Washington, DC (Regional)

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