Last Chance To See Bye Bye Birdie On Broadway

That's right theatre fans. You only have one more week to see Bye Bye Birdie. This new revival marks the first time on Broadway since the original 1960 production. Now while reviews for the show were not that good audiences of all ages have flocked to the theatre since it first opened in September 2009. Whether you loved the show or absolutely hated it you can deny it's appeal. I mean who hasn't either seen or starred in a their local high school or community theatre production of the show at least once in their lifetime. I have. For years there was talk about reviving the show on Broadway but nobody wanted to take a chance. Like it or not you have to commend the Roundabout Theatre Company for at least taking a chance on this beloved show. I'm guessing this will be the last time we will see another production of Bye Bye Birdie on Broadway again. Who knows? Stranger things have happened.

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Bye Bye Birdie Announces Closing Date on January 24, 2010

We just got the word that the Roundabout Theater Company's production of Bye Bye Birdie will close on January 24, 2010. Bye Bye Birdie stars two of my favorite movie star/Broadway actors-Gina Gershon and John Stamos.

According to Todd Haimes, Roundabout's artistic director, Bye Bye Birdie has been steadily doing over 90 % capacity each week but with the two stars leaving the show soon, apparently future ticket sales were not strong enough.

If you'd like to see Bye Bye Birdie before it closes on Broadway, consider a call to Applause Ticket Agency in New York. They can get you into the show and at insider below face value pricing.

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Billy Elliot News from Broadway-November 2009

I've seen Billy Elliot on Broadway in New York three times already. It's got all the musical ingredients anyone would want when paying the usually high cost of admission for Broadway theater these days. The show has been playing in New York for over a year now to near capacity audiences. They draw between 98 and 1/2 and 100 % capacity just about every week. The take is $1.3 to $1.4 million dollars weekly in New York's production alone. By all means this show is doing great business and pleasing everyone who sees it for sure.

Billy Elliot has a great and unique story. The tale of a young man who defies his family's desire to follow in the male footsteps and become a coal miner in a small town on the outskirts of London. And at a time when the mine is on strike and the locals are running out of money as well as spirit. We find the lad known as Billy Elliot who can only dream of performing in the ballet. Certainly not something the men in his family can relate to for sure. To complicate matters worse, the time takes place in the 1980's during the Maggie Thatcher era where the locals are worried about the government involvement in their lives. Although everyone is suffering, will Billy Elliot strive to go against the norm and realize his dreams? Will he get any help from the old fashioned males in his family?

There are several young actors that alternate in the role of Billy Elliot. They are newcomers Dayton Tavares and Liam Redhead. The two will join current "Billy's" Trent Kowalik and David Alvarez as well as newcomer Alex Ko.

The Music is by Elton John with Book and Lyrics by Lee Hall. Direction is by Stephen Daldry. Billy Elliot won 10 Tony Awards in 2009 and I am very sure it will have a long life on Broadway.

On Thanksgiving Day Thursday November 26, 2009, Billy Elliot will perform the song 'Shine" during the 83rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade during the first hour which will air on NBC-TV from 9am till noon. The parade will march down 7th and 8th Avenues to reach 34th Street.

In addition there will be songs performed from Bye Bye Birdie, Hair and Shrek The Musical as well. If you like Broadway, then I'm sure you'll find these performances much fun. I get to see just about every show on Broadway all the time. Being in ticket sales for Broadway Shows, I need to know what the shows are all about so I can talk about them with shoppers to our company.

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Bye Bye Birdie... Hello Discount Tickets

Newsflash Broadway Theater fans. Right now the producers of Bye Bye Birdie, the upbeat musical revival playing at New York's recently refurbished Henry Miller Theater in Manhattan have extended an invitation to purchase reduced price tickets for most performances through April 25, 2010. The only catch is tickets need to be purchased by December 20, 2009.

Bye Bye Birdie is a production of the Roundabout Theatre Company which also has a few other shows playing in New York right now including After Miss Julie and Wishful Drinking. This production is the first revival in 50 years for Bye Bye Birdie and stars some of my all-time favorite actors- John Stamos, Gina Gershon, Bill Irwin, Jayne Houdyshell, Dee Hoty and Nolan Gerard Funk (who plays the lead Conrad Bridie). Bye Bye Birdie is a cute story about an emerging rock star, his manager and what unfolds as the lead in the show-Conrad Birdie is about to join the military. The show has a book written by Michael Stewart with music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Lee Adams and direction and choreography by Robert Longbottom.

I've seen the show a few weeks ago and although I think they could have made some artistic changes in the show, for the most part it is an enjoyable little musical. Although many songs may seem memorable to those who choose to buy tickets for this version of Bye Bye Birdie, the best thing about the show seem to be its lead stars, Gina Gershon (gorgeous and talented) and John Stamos, an actor who has made quite a name for himself on stage, in film and in television as well.

If you think you or someone you know might want to see this Bye Bye Birdie, we can help you score some top priced seats, at prices that won't scare you away. Interested ticket buyers can contact a local Broadway ticket agency called Applause. They are one of the long time established ticket experts providing the best prices for all Broadway Shows as well as excellent customer service.

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Bye Bye Birdie Is Back On Broadway

I saw the first revival of Bye Bye Birdie tonight at the newly refurbished Henry Miller Theater. It's the opening of the Roundabout Theatre Company's 2009-2010 theater season. Bye Bye Birdie last appeared on Broadway 48 years ago and was a Tony Award-winning musical at the time. Although this Bye Bye Birdie aims to please its audience, somehow I think it never quite gets you to fall in love with everything that goes on, on the stage. Still it is a show that has lots of "heart". The hard working and energetic cast is the one reason why I think many out-of-towners and locals alike should consider buying tickets.

Bye Bye Birdie is based on the 1963 film starring Dick Van Dyke, Ann Margaret and Janet Leigh. The show tells the story of an "Elvis-like" rock star named Conrad Birdie (played by Nolan Gerard Funk, making his Broadway debut) who seems to have every girl in the nation eating out of the palm of his hands. Conrad travels to Sweet Apple, Ohio where he is supposed to give "one last kiss" to young teenager Kim MacAfee (who just happens to be the leader of his fan club), just before he is to be drafted into the military. The special "kiss" is to take place on The Ed Sullivan Show on nationwide TV. Sounds kind of corny but "public relations is public relations, right"?

The main characters in the show are Conrad Birdie's record producer/manager Albert Peterson (played very capably by John Stamos) and his love interest Rose Alvarez (played by Gina Gershon). Mr. Stamos has played in Broadway's Cabaret, Nine and How To Succeed in Business..., as well as film and television for over 25 years now. He is always fun to watch in every medium he performs in and can even "carry a tune" quite nicely in this show. He has toured the country frequently throughout his career playing the drums with The Beach Boys, my favorite band.

Miss Gershon, who was last seen on Broadway in the 2008 Best Play Revival named Boeing- Boeing,has appeared in Cabaret, Camille, several other theater productions and a ton of film and television as well. She was very funny in Boeing-Boeing and tonight showed she has versatility while being able to convey herself as a "good girl" as well as someone who can "strut her stuff" as well. Although not a singer, she capably handles her song material. In Bye Bye Birdie, she plays Albert's secretary of 8 years waiting and waiting for him to propose. Unfortunately Albert's mother Mae has been against the relationship all the time. Mae is played by the very funny Jayne Houdyshell. She has performed in "Wicked" and "Well" on Broadway and has lots of additional theater, film and television credits. There are several moments where she clearly steals the show.

Rounding out the large cast are Bill Irwin who plays the young teenager Kim MacAfee's father and Dee Hoty as her mom. Mr. Irwin has an incredibly accomplished career that includes several Broadway shows, winning a Tony Award for Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf in 2005 and lots of film and television credits too. Mr. Irwin might just be the best thing about this production of Bye Bye Birdie. He is funny and has a very unique style with mannerisms that make him quite noticeable throughout the evening. Dee Hoty has earned several nominations for Broadway appearances in Footloose, The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public and The Will Rogers Follies. She has played the role of Donna Sheridan in Mamma Mia! in many cities throughout the country and also played major roles in City of Angels, Me and My Girl, The Five O'Clock Girl and Shakespeare's Cabaret.

I thought that the Conrad Birdie role could have been a stronger one but maybe its because Mr. Funk needs a little more experience on the Broadway stage. Only time will tell.

Bye Bye Birdie has a book by Michael Stewart with excellent music by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Lee Adams. The sets are quite nicely done by Andrew Jackness with really colorful costumes by Gregg Barnes.

There are many songs in Bye Bye Birdie that take me back to the 1960's as I now recall the film from my childhood. The include "We Love You Conrad", "Put On A Happy Face", "One Boy", "One Last Kiss", "Kids", "A Lot Of Livin' To Do", "Rosie" and of course "Bye Bye Birdie".

So even though I sat in the audience for 2 hours and 20 minutes tonight, and was waiting for the show to "wow" me, maybe some of us expect too much when we go to the theater. Does every show have to "wow" us? I've seen 18 of the shows currently playing on Broadway. I've enjoyed many of them. And although maybe I expected too much from this Bye Bye Birdie, it is a show still worth seeing.

If you need advice on obtaining discount tickets while the show is in previews, I'd be happy to help you. Call me at Applause Ticket Agency (license #71AP1001029) in New York City, toll free at 800-451-9930 or locally at 212-307-7050. I consider myself a Broadway Show ticketing expert and would love to help you get great seats and prices for Bye Bye Birdie on Broadway.

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