‘Bye Bye Birdie’ one of most captivating musicals of all times
Cultural Park Theater brings an updated version of the 1963 classic Bye Bye Birdie to the stage beginning February 29th. Described as “one of the most captivating musical shows of our time,” Bye Bye Birdie is filled with memorable songs, including “How Lovely to Be a Woman,” “Honestly Sincere,” Kids,” and “Put on a Happy Face.” Cultural Park’s production features strong vocals, 
wonderful choreography and a host of eager young faces.
You know the storyline.
Conrad Birdie is the biggest rock and roll superstar in the world, and he’s just been drafted into the Army. Albert Petersen is none too happy. Birdie was supposed to sing one of his songs in an upcoming movie that’s on hold until 
after Birdie completes his tour of duty. But then Albert’s secretary and long-suffering girlfriend, Rosie Alvarez, comes up with a plan that will land Birdie on The Ed Sullivan Show, where he’ll sing Albert’s song and wish his fans a fond farewell by giving a symbolic goodbye kiss to one lucky high school coed, Kim McAfee of Sweet Apple, Ohio.
Kim’s thrilled. Her crew are out of their minds. Her parents are dazed and confused. And Albert’s momma, Mae, is none too happy about Albert’s plans to marry Rosie and settle down with her as a schoolteacher somewhere out west. The best laid plans often go awry, and Rosie’s machinations could be scuttled by a number of diverse forces, not the least of which is Kim’s green-with-envy boyfriend, Hugo Peabody.
Chris Durso and Maegen Levesque star as Albert and Rosie. Bradyn Parmelly is Conrad Birdie and Shaelyn Crabtree shines as Kim McAfee. Kristen Wilson plays ex-Vaudevillian Momma Mae Petersen and Don Cortez is Hugo Peabody.
You will find play dates, times and a full cast list here.
February 28, 2024.
About the Author
Tom Hall is both an amateur artist and aspiring novelist who writes art quest thrillers. He is in the final stages of completing his debut novel titled "Art Detective," a story that fictionalizes the discovery of the fabled billion-dollar Impressionist collection of Parisian art dealer Josse Bernheim-Jeune, thought by many to have perished during World War II when the collection's hiding place, Castle de Rastignac in southern France, was destroyed by the Wehrmacht in reprisal for attacks made by members of the Resistance operating in the area. A former tax attorney, Tom holds a bachelor's degree as well as both a juris doctorate and masters of laws in taxation from the University of Florida. Tom lives in Estero, Florida with his fiancee, Connie, and their four cats.