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It's 1960 and hip-swingin’ teen idol Conrad Birdie has been drafted into the army. But don’t worry, girls! His manager Albert has cooked up a plan to send him off with a swell new song and one last kiss from a lucky teenage fan...on The Ed Sullivan Show!

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Performances ended on Jan. 24, 2010.

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About Bye Bye Birdie on Broadway

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The Story

Rock star Conrad Birdie is the biggest thing to top the charts. Women love him, men want to be him and teenage girls around the country scream with glee at the mere mention of his name. But when the United States Army drafts Birdie, manager Albert Peterson sees his meal ticket preparing to fly the coop (much to the delight of longtime love Rose Alvarez, who can’t wait for Albert to ditch the music biz and become something respectable, like an English teacher). Desperate for a publicity stunt big enough to help them survive Birdie’s departure, Albert and Rose hatch a plan: send Conrad to small-town America to plant his goodbye kiss on one lucky fan for the entire world to see. Their selection of super fan Kim Macafee sends the wholesome enclave of Sweet Apple, Ohio into chaos. Kim’s boyfriend, Hugo, can’t take the humiliation of his lady love’s televised lip-lock. Rose can’t take another minute of Albert’s distracted ways. And Sweet Apple can’t take its teens' riotous rebellion, inspired by the arrival of bad-boy Birdie. Will Sweet Apple ever be the same?

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Show Dates

Previews: Sep 10, 2009 • Opening: Oct 15, 2009 • Closing: Jan 24, 2010
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Stephen Sondheim Theatre

Entrance

The theater is underground, however, every level is accessible via elevator. There are no steps into the theater.

Water Fountain

Water is available from water fountains, as well as at the bar.

Hearing Assistance

Assistive listening, handheld captions, and prerecorded audio devices available on all theater levels, free of charge. Photo ID is required.

Elevators and Escalators

This theater has an elevator.

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair seating available in Orchestra section.

Restrooms

Main restrooms are located one level down in the lounge area. Wheelchair accessible restrooms available in the Orchestra level and Lounge.

Accessible Seating

Designated wheelchair and companion seating is located in the Orchestra section. Seats with folding armrests are also available.

Coat Check

A coat check is available for use with a small fee.
Stephen Sondheim Theatre
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124 West 43rd Street
New York, NY 10036
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Bye Bye Birdie Reviews

Reviews from both critics and verified customers.

Critics’ Reviews (3)

A collection of our favorite reviews from professional news sources.
The New Yorker

"“Fifty years on, Bye Bye Birdie is still as light, frothy, and irresistible as an egg cream.”"

The New Yorker

John Lahr

Bloomberg News

"“This is a show both for the kid with you and the kid within you.”"

Bloomberg News

John Simon

Entertainment Weekly

"“Bye Bye Birdie is still an effervescent, toe-tapping indulgence.”"

Entertainment Weekly

Tanner Stansky

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Cast & Creative

The current cast and creative team of the show.

Cast

John Stamos
Albert Peterson
Gina Gershon
Rosie
Mae Peterson
Kim McAfee
Mr. McAfee
Hugo Peabody
Neil McCaffrey
Randolph
Nolan Funk
Conrad Birdie

Creative

Music
Charles Strouse
Lyrics
Lee Adams
Director and Choreographer
Robert Longbottom
Book
Michael Stewart
Set Designer
Andrew Jackness
Costume Designer
Gregg Barnes
Lighting Designer
Ken Billington
Sound Designer
Acme Sound Partners
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