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Cast and Creative Team

Composer: Charles Strouse
Lyricist: Lee Adams
Librettist: Michael Stewart

Broadway Premiere
Theatre: Martin Beck Theatre, 54th Street Theatre, Shubert Theatre
Opening Night: Apr 14, 1960
Total Performances: 607
Original Cast: Chita Rivera, Dick Van Dyke, Dick Gautier, Paul Lynde, Kay Medford, Michael J. Pollard, Susan Watson
Director and Choreographer: Gower Champion
Musical Director: Elliot Lawrence
Orchestrations: Robert Ginzler
Scenic Design: Robert Randolph
Costume Design: Miles White
Lighting Design: Peggy Clark
Hair Design: Ernest Adler

Broadway Revival
Theatre: Henry Miller's Theatre
Opening Night: Oct 15, 2009
Total Performances: 117
Original Cast: Gina Gershon, Bill Irwin, John Stamos, Nolan Gerard Funk, Dee Hoty, Jayne Houdyshell
Director and Choreographer: Robert Longbottom
Musical Director: David Holcenberg
Orchestrations: Jonathan Tunick
Scenic Design: Andrew Jackness
Costume Design: Gregg Barnes
Lighting Design: Ken Billington

Bye Bye Birdie Merchandise

CD Original Broadway Cast Album

CD 1963 Film Cast Album

CD Television Cast Album

CD Karaoke Album

Sheetmusic Sheetmusic

DVD Film Version DVD

DVD Television Version DVD

Awards and Nominations

1961 Tony Award Nominations
winnerBest Musical
winnerBest Featured Actor in a Musical - Dick Van Dyke
winnerBest Choreography
winnerBest Direction of a Musical
Best Conductor and Musical Director
Best Featured Actor in a Musical - Dick Gautier
Best Featured Actress in a Musical - Chita Rivera
Best Scenic Design



Links

Official Website: www.byebyebirdieonbroadway.com
Rights: Tams Witmark
Lyrics: stlyrics.com

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