PHOTO CALL: Broadway's Bye Bye Birdie On Opening Night

By Matthew Blank
16 Oct 2009

Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of Bye Bye Birdie officially opened at the newly renovated Henry Miller's Theatre Oct. 15.

Tony Award nominee Robert Longbottom directs and choreographs the 1960 musical that introduced rock 'n' roll to Broadway audiences.

The company features Nolan Gerard Funk, Gina Gershon, Jayne Houdyshell, Bill Irwin, John Stamos, Allie Trimm, Dee Hoty and Jake Evan Schwencke.

Rounding out the ensemble are Catherine Blades, Deanna Cipolla, Paula Leggett Chase, Riley Costello, John Treacy Egan, Colleen Fitzpatrick, Todd Gearhart, Patty Goble, Suzanne Grodner, Robert Hager, Nina Hennessey, Natalie Hill, Julia Knitel, Jess Le Protto, David McDonald, JC Montgomery, Jillian Mueller, Paul Pilcz, Daniel Quadrino, Emma Rowley, Tim Shew, Kevin Shotwell, Allison Strong, Jim Walton, Brynn Williams and Branch Woodman.

Here are some shots of the opening-night arrivals, curtain call and party held at the Hard Rock Cafe:

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Gina Gershon and John Stamos
Photo by Aubrey Reuben



Tickets are available online at www.byebyebirdieonbroadway.com or by phone at (212) 239-6200. Ticket prices range $86.50-$136.50. To become a Roundabout subscriber visit www.roundabouttheatre.org or call Roundabout Ticket Services (212) 719-1300.