Roundabout Theatre's BYE BYE BIRDIE Featured in the News

Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie has been recently featured in the news.  more »

BYE BYE BIRDIE'S Bill Irwin and Allie Trimm Speak To Students At 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 »

GLEE: Bonding Time for Theater Folk

For most any actor, there is nothing better than performing on Broadway night after night alongside some of the industry's most celebrated talent. Tell that to the teens currently performing in the current Roundabout Revival of Bye Bye Birdie, who frequently rush off the stage following their final bows to collectively gather in their pajamas in front of the television to watch the latest GLEE episode.  more »

BYE BYE BIRDIE's John Stamos To Be Featured On ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' 11/17, ABC's 'The View' 11/19

John Stamos, star of Roundabout Theatre Company's Bye Bye Birdie, will appear on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" tomorrow between 12:05AM-1:05AM on channel 7 and "The View" on Thursday, November 19th between 11:00AM - 12:00PM on channel 7.  more »

BIRDIE's John Stamos to be Honored with Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, 11/16

Stage and screen star John Stamos will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, revealed today, November 16th. The star will be the 2,393rd given to honor a star on the Walk of Fame.  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 »

BYE BYE BIRDIE Welcomes Neil McCaffrey As 'Randolph MacAfee'

Bye Bye Birdie stars John Stamos (Albert Peterson), Gina Gershon (Rose Alvarez) & Bill Irwin (Mr. Harry MacAfee) with Jayne Houdyshell (Mrs. Mae Peterson), Dee Hoty (Mrs. MacAfee) & Nolan Gerard Funk as "Conrad Birdie."  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 »

Gina Gershon To Be Featured On NBC's Today Show 10/29

Gina Gershon, star of Roundabout Theatre Company's Bye Bye Birdie, will conduct a live interview, tomorrow on NBC's "Today Show" between 10:00-11:00AM on channel 4.  more »

BYE BYE BIRDIE Box Office Soars: What Bad Reviews?

Credit what you will: its cache, star appeal, the production itself, or the fact that audiences have waited almost 50 years to see a revival, but Bye Bye Birdie - not unlike Wicked once upon a time - is proving that unfavorable notices do not always translate into box office doom, according to a report in Variety.  more »

BYE BYE BIRDIE's John Stamos Gets 'People' Feature, On Stands Now

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.  more »

BYE BYE BIRDIE's John Treacy Egan Presents RUDOLF UNPLUGGED at Laurie Beechman, 11/29 & 11/30

John Treacy Egan will present Rudolph Unplugged at the Laurie Beechman Theatre on Sunday, November 29 at 7:00pm and Monday, November 30 at 9:30pm.  more »

BYE BYE BIRDIE Featured This Week on BroadwayWorld Radio

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!  more »

BYE BYE BIRDIE'S John Stamos Talks Bdwy to The Advocate

Bye Bye Birdie's John Stamos is featured in the newest issue of The Advocate.  more »

Photo Coverage Exclusive: Put On A 'Perez' Face! Hilton Visits Broadway's BYE BYE BIRDIE

BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there as "Queen of All Media" and frequent theater blogger Perez Hilton stopped by backstage after catching the performance last night!  more »

BWW TV: Broadway Beat Sneak Peek of BYE BYE BIRDIE's Big Opening Night!

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!  more »

BYE BYE BIRDIE Releases New Ticket Block Thru April 25, 2010

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) announces a new block of tickets are now on-sale through April 25th for the first new Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie. This is the inaugural production of the new Henry Miller's Theatre.  more »

Photo Coverage: BYE BYE BIRDIE - Opening Night Party

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.  more »

BYE BYE BIRDIE Featured In The New York Times and Newsday.com

Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie has been recently featured in the news.  more »

Photo Coverage: BYE BYE BIRDIE - Opening Night Arrivals

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.  more »

Photo Coverage: BYE BYE BIRDIE's Back on Broadway - Opening Night Curtain Call

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.  more »

BYE BYE BIRDIE's Gina Gershon Visits Jimmy Falon Friday, 10/15

Bye Bye Birdie's star Gina Gershon will appear on NBC's "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" on Friday, October 16th at 12:35AM on channel 4.  more »

BYE BYE BIRDIE Flies Through Final Preview Drama

Last night, there was certainly more than one kind of drama featured on the BYE BYE BIRDIE stage at the New Henry Miller's Theatre. During this final preview performance, the production went into an unexpected 20 minute hiatus when the electronically controlled set did not clear during a scene change.  more »