Center Stage Theatre Presents Bye Bye Birdie

Center Stage Theatre in Shelton will present Bye Bye Birdie November 13-22.

This musical comedy satire is about a rock and roll star, Conrad Birdie, who is drafted into the army, prompting his manager Albert Peterson and secretary Rosie Alvarez to arrange a televised "farewell kiss" with a lucky fan to boost publicity. The fan, Kim MacAfee, from the small town of Sweet Apple, Ohio, becomes the focus of the chaotic stunt, which involves her jealous boyfriend, a disapproving mother, and a town in a frenzy. The story culminates in Albert and Rosie's personal and professional journey, set against the backdrop of 1950s teen culture. 

View the full schedule and purchase tickets at centerstageshelton.org.

Center Stage Theatre is a community-based theatre inspiring learning, creativity and belonging for people of all ages and backgrounds.  Located in Shelton, Connecticut, the theatre produces five full scale productions a year, including its annual summer musical featuring performers aged 14-23, as well as year-round theatre education and performance opportunities for students in grades K-12 and volunteer options for the local community.  Celebrating its 22nd season in 2027, Center Stage is a 501(c)3 non-profit theatre attracting actors and audiences from throughout Fairfield and New Haven counties.  The organization has received numerous accolades from Connecticut Magazine’s annual “Best of CT” reader choice roundups and the annual BroadwayWorld Regional Awards.  The organization was founded in 2005 by Gary and Francesca Scarpa.  For more information, visit centerstageshelton.org, or the theatre’s Facebook (@centerstageshelton) or Instagram (@centerstageshelton) channels.