Carroll Freedom Players

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BYE BYE BIRDIE 2020 Spring Musical


A loving send-up of the early 1960s, small-town America, teenagers, and rock & roll, BYE BYE BIRDIE remains as fresh and vibrant as ever. Teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie has been drafted and his fans are devastated, but none more than struggling songwriter Albert Peterson, whose song Birdie was just about to record. Albert's longtime girlfriend, Rosie, pushes Albert to write a new tune that Birdie will perform on television to a fan selected in a contest for a very public farewell kiss. The scheme works, with young Ohio teenager Kim McAfee declared the winner, but no one has counted on the jealous wrath of her boyfriend! Featuring a tuneful high-energy score, plenty of great parts for teens, and a hilarious script, BIRDIE continues to thrill audiences around the world. Hit songs include “Put on a Happy Face,” “One Last Kiss,” “One Boy,” “A Lot of Livin’ to Do,” “Kids!” and “Rosie.”

Dates: March 20 and 21 at 7 pm
March 22 at 2 pm

Ticket price: $12 for Adults and $10 for students / senior citizens

Musical Credits
Book by: Michael Stewart
Music by: Charles Strouse
Lyrics by: Lee Adams
Originally Produced by: Edward Padul
Arrangement With: Tams-Witmark, A Concord Theatricals Company