Bye Bye Birdie

BWW TV: THE LAST SONG - Official Trailer

Based on best-selling novelist Nicholas Sparks' ("A Walk to Remember," "The Notebook") latest novel, THE LAST SONG is set in a small Southern beach town where an estranged father gets a chance to spend the summer with his reluctant teenaged daughter, who'd rather be home in New York. He tries to reconnect with her through the only thing they have in common-music-in a story of family, friendship, secrets and salvation, along with first loves and second chances. The film is directed by Julie Anne Robinson from a screenplay by Sparks & Jeff Van Wie. (more...)

Photo Flash: Trustus & Front End Audio Presents RENT

Trustus & Front End Audio & AT&T, THE REAL YELLOW PAGES and THE TALKING PHONE BOOK, Present The Trustus 25th Anniversary Season Rent, Book, Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson, Musical Arrangements Original Concept/Additional Lyrics, Steve Skinner Billy Aronson, Music Supervision and Additional Arrangements Dramaturg Tim Weil Lynn Thomson (more...)

Photo Flash: BYE BYE BIRDIE'S Bill Irwin and Allie Trimm Inspire the Students of Broadway Artists Alliance

Tony Award winner Bill Irwin (Bye Bye Birdie, Who’s Afraid of the Virginia Wolf) and Allie Trimm (Bye Bye Birdie, 13!) spent Sunday, November 15 mentoring the young talent of Broadway's future as they led the morning portion of a Bye Bye Birdie-themed master class with Broadway Artists Alliance. (more...)

Photo Coverage: Past & Present 'Penelope Anns' Meet at BYE BYE BIRDIE!

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! (more...)

BYE BYE BIRDIE Flashback Interview: Susan Egan

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. (more...)

BYE BYE BIRDIE Flashback Interview: Chita Rivera

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 (more...)

Review - Idiot Savant and After Miss Julie

Ladies and gentlemen. In the course of this evening's performance, the following physical objects will appear onstage: a boxing bag, four golf clubs, a newspaper, two small targets, an oversized golf ball plus snake, a bloody towel, a duck mask, a white spider with spots, a watering can, three boulders wrapped in twine, a yellow suit, two imitation row boats, one tray of fruit, one rolling table, six highball glasses, two white pillows, one large roll of plastic tape, a jeweled wristwatch, one package, gift-wrapped, one jeweled container, plus one blank container, three mirrors with numbers painted on the reverse side, two bows and arrows, one duck in a small cage, one stuffed small mouth plug. (more...)

BWW SPECIAL FEATURE: How I Got My Equity Card - by Aaron Lazar

BroadwayWorld.com is proud to present its newest weekly feature, presented in association with and to celebrate the importance of the Actors' Equity Association. "AEA" or "Equity", founded in 1913, is the labor union that represents more than 48,000 Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society. Equity negotiates wages and working conditions and provides a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans, for its members. (more...)

BWW Discounts: Save on Tickets to BYE BYE BIRDIE!

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. (more...)

Photo Coverage: The 'Only Make Believe' Benefit Gala at Broadway's Shubert Theatre

Sir Ian McKellen hosted the 10th Anniversary of the "Only Make Believe" benefit at Broadway's Shubert Theatre on November 2nd. (more...)

BWW GYPSY OF THE MONTH: MEMPHIS' Tracee Beazer

Back on Broadway after performing regionally and on tour, Tracee's hoping to transition into principal roles. (more...)

'BIRDIE' Star John Treacy Egan's Holiday Recording 'ON CHRISTMAS MORNING' Now Available

Broadway performer John Treacy Egan's new holiday recording, ON CHRISTMAS MORNING celebrates the season with old and new yuletide Classics. With favorite holiday tunes by composers Styne, Loesser, and Torme, and modern composers like Carey, Foster, and Menken, John Treacy Egan's soaring tenor brings in the warmth of the season under the musical direction of Mr. David Shenton. (more...)

BWW TV: Broadway Beat - BYE BYE BIRDIE, Rebecca Luker and THE ROYAL FAMILY

The all new 20th Anniversary Season of Broadway Beat continues right here on BWW TV! This week catch up with THE ROYAL FAMILY, Broadway leading lady Rebecca Luker and BYE BYE BIRDIE. (more...)

Review - Bye Bye Birdie

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. (more...)

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: AFTER MISS JULIE on Broadway

Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway production of After Miss Julie officially opened on Thursday, October 22nd. After Miss Julie stars Sienna Miller as "Miss Julie", Jonny Lee Miller as "John" and Marin Ireland as "Christine" in the American premiere of playwright Patrick Marber's drama After Miss Julie, a version of Strindberg's Miss Julie, directed by Mark Brokaw. (more...)

Photo Coverage: AFTER MISS JULIE - Opening Night Party

Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway production of After Miss Julie officially opened last night, Thursday, October 22nd. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there for all the first night festivities! (more...)

Photo Coverage: AFTER MISS JULIE - Opening Arrivals

Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway production of After Miss Julie officially opened last night, Thursday, October 22nd. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were as the stars arrived for the first night performance. (more...)