Birdie Star Stamos, Rock & Roll Jamboree Added to "Broadway in Bryant Park"

By Ernio Hernandez
June 24, 2009

Upcoming Bye Bye Birdie star John Stamos and The Joe Iconis Rock and Roll Jamboree will join the lineup of Broadway and musicals in this summer's "Broadway in Bryant Park" series.

Presented by New York radio's 106.7 Lite FM, the free midday events feature musical performances by Broadway and Off-Broadway shows. The series will launch July 9 at the midtown greenery, approximately 12:30-1:30 PM, and will continue Thursdays through Aug. 13.

Stamos will close out the series on Aug. 13 as a special guest. The Joe Iconis Rock and Roll Jamboree, previously seen at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, has been added to the opening on July 9.

Here is the full lineup (subject to change):

July 9: The Phantom of the Opera, Stomp, Avenue Q, In the Heights, The Joe Iconis Rock and Roll Jamboree

July 16: The Little Mermaid, 9 to 5, Pure Country, The Toxic Avenger

July 23: Mary Poppins, Rock of Ages, Vanities, Next to Normal

July 30: Chicago, Naked Boys Singing!, Jersey Boys, Shrek

Aug. 6: Wicked, Burn the Floor, The Lion King, The Marvelous Wonderettes

Aug. 13: Billy Elliot, South Pacific, Mamma Mia!, Altar Boyz

Bryant Park is located just behind the New York Public Library on Sixth Avenue between 40th and 42nd Streets. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. In the case of rain, check the radio's website for changes.

For more on "Broadway in Bryant Park," visit 1067newyork.com.