| Does BYE BYE BIRDIE work in 2020? | |
| Last Edit: Teacher64 03:20 pm EDT 04/25/20 | |
| Posted by: Teacher64 03:18 pm EDT 04/25/20 | |
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| One of our local community theaters is talking about what show to do when everything opens up again. They want to do something fun, uplifting, with a familiar title and that has opportunities across all age groups. One of the shows that came up was BYE BYE BIRDIE. As one of their "go to" people for directing musicals I thought I would look into it. I vaguely remember playing Randolph in a production many, many years ago. But I really don't recall much about the show (other than singing "Ed Sullivan" over and over). I asked a friend of mine who works at a professional regional theater about the show and she sent me their archival video of a production they did about 18 years ago. I have to say, I did not find the show likable at all. I had a hard time figuring out who the main character was; as in, who are we supposed to care about? Albert was not very likable, and I found myself hoping that Rose dumps him. BUT, there were parts of the show that were VERY uncomfortable; the dance number with the Shriners, and the town chasing after Birdie after he tried to have sex with a high school girl (she even referred to herself as "jailbait".) I just don't know how this show would work in 2020. I seem to recall the last Broadway revival being slammed by the critics (was John Stamos in that one?). Does this show still work in 2020? Did the last revival have any "updates"? I am thinking I need to offer then an alternative. Any suggestions? |
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