Inspired by the real-life drafting of Elvis Presley into the Army, Birdie pokes gentle fun at '50's cultural trends: publicity stunts, teenage sexuality, pop stars and conformity.
Show Dates:
Performances from 10 Sep 2009
Opening 15 Oct 2009
Closing 24 Jan 2010
Performance Schedule:
Tuesday - Saturday @8pm
Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday @2pm
*7pm curtain December 1 - 11
Show Run Time:
Two hours and 30 minutes, which includes one 15-minute intermission
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Theatre Information:
Henry Miller's Theatre
124 West 43rd Street
New York, NY 10036
US
Public Transportation/Parking:
SUBWAY: Take the N,Q,R,W or 1,2,3,9 to 42nd Street, walk North on Broadway to 43rd Street and walk East on 43rd Street to the theatre; Take the B,D,F,V to 42nd Street, walk North on Sixth Avenue to 43rd Street and walk West on 43rd Street to the theatre.
Synopsis:
The MacAfee family (and all of Sweet Apple, Ohio) goes topsy-turvey when teen idol Conrad Birdie comes to town to serenade one lucky fan before he enters the Army. The bouncy score includes "Put on a Happy Face," "The Telephone Hour" ("What's the story, morning glory? Did you hear they got pinned?"), "Kids" and "A Lot of Livin' to Do.
Production Credits:
Robert Longbottom (Direction and Choreography)
Andrew Jackness (Set Design)
Gregg Barnes (Costume Design)
Ken Billington (Lighting Design)
Acme Sound (Sound Design)
David Chase (Music Supervision)
Other Credits:
Lyrics by: Lee Adams Music by: Charles Strouse Book by: Michael Stewart
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