Bye Bye Birdie

First Preview: Jun 20, 2016

Opening Date: Jun 20, 2016

Closing Date: Sep 08, 2016

Running Time: 02:20

http://www.goodspeed.org/productions/2016/bye-bye-birdie

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Goodspeed Opera House

6 Main St Chester, CT 06412

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Put on a happy face! Army-bound rock star Conrad Birdie's farewell appearance is the talk of the town. (based on Elvis Presley, who was about to be inducted into the army). He travels to a small Ohio town to make his "farewell" television performance and kiss his biggest fan

But it's a teenage crisis for new "steadies" Hugo and Kim: she just won the chance to give Birdie one last kiss before boot camp. Kids, parents and show folk collide in the Goodspeed debut of the hip-swiveling musical comedy set at the dawn of the sensational '60s. BYE BYE BIRDIE is one of the most captivating musical shows of our time. It is a satire done with the fondest affection for a passing era.

An English Teacher, What Did I Ever See in Him?, Put on a Happy Face, One Boy, A Lot of Livin' to Do, Kids, Rosie and Spanish Rose are musical theatre classics. This is the tops in imagination and good old fashion fun. Bring the entire family to discover we've got a lot of livin' to do!

Book by Michael Stewart | Music by Charles Strouse | Lyrics by Lee Adams
Scenic Design by Tobin Ost | Costume Design by David Toser
Music Direction by Michael O'Flaherty | Choreographed by Patti Wilcox
Directed by Jenn Thompson

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY @ 7:30 PM
FRIDAY & SATURDAY @ 8 PM
SUNDAY @ 6:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & SUNDAY @ 2 PM
SATURDAY @ 3 PM

Age Guidance: 13

Show Notes: 1 Intermission

Audience Advisory:

Autism-Friendly Performance Saturday, September 3, 3:00 PM This family-friendly performance is designed and intended for those who are on the autism spectrum or who have other sensory issues such as PTSD.

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Both theatres are equipped with a state-of-the-art Sennheiser infrared hearing system to assist hearing-impaired patrons through the generosity of the Carol L. Sirot Foundation. This system can be used independently or in conjunction with patrons’ normal hearing aids. The devices are available free of charge at the Box Office.

Directions Driving

From New York (New Haven): North on I-95 to Exit 69. North on Route 9 to Exit 6. Go right at the end of the ramp. At the first stop sign (about one mile), turn left onto North Main Street. The theatre will be on the left (about 1/4 mile).

Entrance

Access to The Goodspeed for patrons who are unable to manage stairs is via an elevator with an outside entrance located on the side of the building closest to the swing bridge. Elevator service is available to the lobby and the orchestra level of The Goodspeed; the balcony level is not accessible via elevator.

Parking

Accessible parking is located in front of the Gelston House and in the spaces closest to the footbridge along the stream in the Main Parking Lot.(Goodspeed). Accessible parking is located in the spaces closest to the theatre entrance (Terris).