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Bye Bye Birdie

Presented by Weathervane Playhouse at Weathervane Playhouse, Akron OH

Aug 02 - 19 2018
Bye Bye Birdie

A loving send-up of small-towns, teenagers, and rock ‘n’ roll.

A musical comedy
Book by Michael Stewart
Music by Charles Strouse
Lyrics by Lee Adams

Directed by Susan Wallin
Musical Direction by Ron Hazelett
Choreography by Marissa Leenaarts

A Weathervane Playhouse Emerging Artist Series Production

A loving send-up of early 1960s, small-town America, teenagers, and rock ‘n’ roll, Bye Bye Birdie remains as fresh and vibrant as ever. Teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie has been drafted into the army, so he chooses All-American girl Kim MacAfee for a very public farewell kiss.

Featuring a tuneful, high-energy score — with such memorable songs as “Put on a Happy Face,” “One Last Kiss,” “One Boy,” “A Lot of Livin’ to Do,” “Kids!” and “Rosie” — and a hilarious script, Bye Bye Birdie continues to delight audiences after nearly 60 years since its debut.

Weathervane Playhouse’s production of Bye Bye Birdie is presented by arrangement with Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc. The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this ... view more »

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TICKET INFORMATION

$20* for adults (ages 18 and older)
$16* for children (ages 17 and younger)

*A $2.00 per-ticket facility-and-handling fee will be added to each telephone or window sale.
*A $3.00 per-ticket surcharge will be added to each Internet sale.

Group Discounts
$16 per ticket for groups of 12 or larger

BOX OFFICE INFORMATION

Buy tickets in person or by telephone (330-836-2626) during the following hours:
• Mondays: CLOSED
• Tuesdays through Fridays: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Performance Saturdays only: Noon to 5 p.m.
• The Box Office is also open beginning one hour before each performance and remains open until the final curtain.

CLICK HERE to buy tickets online!

Phone: 3308362626

Email: fgloor@weathervaneplayhouse.com

LOCATION

Weathervane Playhouse

1301 Weathervane Ln, Akron, OH 44313

PARKING INFO

Free parking on site

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