BWW Discounts: Save on Tickets to BYE BYE BIRDIE!
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 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.
TWITTER WATCH: BYE BYE BIRDIE's Allie Trimm - 'is smiling'
by Eddie Varley - Nov 3, 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 John Stamos Gets 'People' Feature, On Stands Now
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 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.
Pasadena Playhouse Announces Cast and Creative Team for BABY IT'S YOU World Premiere, Opens 11/13
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 20, 2009
Pasadena Playhouse (Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director and Stephen Eich, Executive Director) announced casting today for their upcoming production of BABY IT'S YOU! by Colin Escott (Grammy for The Complete Hank Williams, and author of Broadway-bound Million Dollar Quartet) and Floyd Mutrux (Broadway-bound Million Dollar Quartet and the award-winning film American Hot Wax).
BYE BYE BIRDIE Featured This Week on BroadwayWorld Radio
by Robert Diamond - Oct 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 - Oct 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!
Photo Coverage: BYE BYE BIRDIE - Opening Night Party
by Linda Lenzi - Oct 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 - Oct 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 - Oct 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.
TWITTER WATCH SPECIAL: Opening Night of Bye Bye Birdie!
by Robert Diamond - Oct 15, 2009
Today we've got an extra-special Twitter Watch as BroadwayWorld.com is following all of the 'tweeting' cast members and behind the scenes gang over at Bye Bye Birdie throughout the day and into the night as they prepare for and celebrate tonight's opening!
Full Casting Announced For Roundabout's BYE BYE BIRDIE, Starring Stamos And Gershon, Previews 9/10, Opens 10/15
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2009
Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents the first new Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie, after a 48 year absence, 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.
Why BYE BYE BIRDIE Returns to Broadway After Nearly 50 Years, According to the New York Times
by Aimee Savoth - Oct 13, 2009
There is no doubt that Bye Bye Birdie is one of this season's most highly anticipated shows. With an all star cast that includes John Stamos and Gina Gershon, and the cache of being one of the most popular musicals of all time, critics and audience members alike are eager to see what this revival will bring--48 years after it last left Broadway. As the New York Times points out in a special Birdie feature today, the show is not an easy revival, and has had a string of productions starring major players (such as Tommy Tune and Ann Reinking in the 1991 road show) that received a lukewarm reception.
BYE BYE BIRDIE'S John Stamos Visits 'Rachael Ray,' 10/14
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 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.