Bye Bye Birdie October 21, 2011

The Highland Park Players is proud to present one of the most captivating shows of our time, the ultimate feel-good musical, Bye Bye Birdie. The local production of Bye Bye Birdie will include nine performances, running from October 21 through October 30. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $19 online at www.HighlandParkPlayers.com or at the West Ridge Center, 636 Ridge Road in Highland Park, or at the door for $20.

Set in the world of soda fountains and "getting pinned," Elvis and The Ed Sullivan Show, this Tony Award-winning musical turns a small Ohio town upside down when the hip-thrusting superstar Conrad Birdie visits for his farewell television appearance and to give "one last kiss" before induction into the army. Filled with classic songs like "Put on a Happy Face" and "The Telephone Hour," the show is certain to entertain audiences of all ages.

According to director Bradley Kisner, the cast has the ability to find the comedy in the story, while allowing the audience to experience a piece of American history.

The performance schedule is:
October 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29 at 8:00 p.m.
October 22 and 29 at 4:00 p.m.
October 23 and 30 at 2:00 p.m.

Directed by Bradley Kisner and musical direction by David Belew, this local production of Bye Bye Birdie will share familiar songs and simpler times with its audiences. The dance numbers, choreographed by Peter Rasey, are youthful and fun and will leave people yearning for an old fashioned sock hop.