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Long Island’s Argyle Theatre Announces The Cast For Bye Bye Birdie
The Argyle Theatre (Mark and Dylan Perlman, Executive Producers & Managing Partners; Evan Pappas, Artistic Director), Long Island’s largest year-round professional theatrical venue, will present Bye Bye Birdie, directed and choreographed by Jen Wineman, associate director and choreographer Rebecca Fraizier, with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner. It will begin performances on July 11, 2024 and run through September 1, 2023; the opening night will be celebrated on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 7:30 PM.
A loving send-up of the 1950s, small-town America, teenagers, and rock & roll, Bye Bye Birdie remains as fresh and vibrant as ever. Teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie has been drafted, so he chooses All-American girl Kim MacAfee for a very public farewell kiss. Featuring a tuneful highenergy score, plenty of great parts for teens, and a hilarious script, Birdie continues to thrill audiences around the world.
“Following a series of successful productions this year, we’re thrilled to bring Bye Bye Birdie to The Argyle Theatre. This show is a timeless celebration of 1950s America, and with its vibrant energy and heartwarming story, it perfectly complements our season. We look forward to delighting our audiences with its nostalgic charm and infectious spirit.” Evan Pappas, Argyle Theatre’s Artistic Director
The cast is led by Brian Owen* ( Off-Broadway: Dog Man, The Musical) as Albert Peterson, Sonia Roman* (Off Broadway: Cat Kid Comic Club) as Rosie Alvarez, John Drinkwater (54 Below) as Conrad Birdie, Allen Lewis Rickman * (Broadway: Relatively Speaking) as Mr. McAfee, Deb Radloff
* as Mrs. McAfee, Haley Root (Regional: Ragtime) as Haley McAfee, Bevin Bell-Hall (Off Broadway: Everyone’s A Hero …) as Mae Petterson, Jackson Parker Gill and Oliver Cirelli as Randolph, Randie Ford (Regional: Beautiful: The Carol King Story) as Hugo, With the ensemble Leah Cecilia Wilson (Regional; Once on This Island), Steven Klenk (National Tour: Emojiland), Amy Smith (National Tour: Anastasia), Jessie Grimaldo (Regional: R&H’s Cinderella), Ben Marshall, Abbs Lyman (Mudville), Kianna KellyFutch (Forget Me Not), Austin Wicke (Regional: Frozen), Mikey Evangelista (Regional: Titanic: The Musical), Mundo Ballejos (Regional: SpongeBob The Musical), and Madeline Falco (National Tour: Pete The Cat).
The creative team includes set design by Steven Velasquez, lighting design by David Sexton, costume design by Lillian (Lily) Schweikert, sound design by Sarah Goodman, wig, hair, and make-up design by Samantha Naso,
props design by Callie Hester, production stage manager is Gabrielle “Gabs” P. Guagenti. assistant stage manager Victoria Clark, production manager/ technical director, is Michael Kaufman, and assistant general manager of production Alison Savino. The casting director is Michael Cassara, CSA.
NOW ON SALE, tickets for Bye Bye Birdie are priced from $65 - $80 (plus fees) and may be purchased online at www.argyletheatre.com or by calling (631) 230-3500.
For group rates, please contact Marty Rubin, Director of Sales, at Marty@ ArgyleTheatre.com.
Bye Bye Birdie will play Wednesday through Saturday evenings at 7:30 PM, Saturday afternoons at 2:30 PM, and Sunday afternoons at 2:00 PM. Wednesdays evening at 7:30 PM begin on July 31, 2024 and an additional matinee has been added to Wednesday, August 14 at 2PM.
The Argyle Theatre at Babylon Village is located at 34 West Main Street, Babylon, NY 11702.
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THURSDAY, JULY 11
9:00AM to 9:00PM, and continues on FRIDAY, JULY 12
9:00AM to 9:00PM SHOOTOUT FOR SOLDIERS
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board will host the 10th Annual “Shootout for Soldiers” 24-Hour Lacrosse Benefit Game at the Town of Oyster Bay’s John J. Burns Park on Merrick Road in Massapequa. The event benefits veterans and active duty military personnel. The Long Island Air Force Association will conduct a special ceremony on July 12th at 11:00am to honor hometown Vietnam War Veterans and present them with medals that commemorate their service to our nation. For more information, please visit http://shootoutforsoliders.com or contact Harry Jacobs at longisland@ shootoutforsoldiers.com at 516-315-3002.
FRIDAY, JULY 12
9:00AM-11:00 AM
SPEAKER SERIES: RESTORATIVE AQUACULTURE & THE GREAT SOUTH BAY
How Does Aquaculture Affect Water Quality? Join us as we explore various aspects of how aquaculture can contribute to water quality restoration. Seating is limited. Registration is a must. Email info@ savethegreatsouthbay.org or call 631-848-0210 with any questions.
SATURDAY, JULY 13
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LAZY DAYS OF SUMMER PICNIC Levittown Community Council’s 27th Annual Lazy Days Of Summer Picnic FREE Admission, Entertainment, Games and Activities. Jerusalem
Avenue Park at the East Village Green, Jerusalem Ave., Levittown. Open to all residents of the Levittown and Island Trees school district communities. For information, call 516-735-5901 or email levittowncouncil@yahoo.com
10:00AM-4:00PM ANTIQUE CAR SHOW
Wantagh Preservation Society's 3rd annual Antique Car Show. Rain date: Saturday July 20th. Wantagh Preservation Society Museum, 1700 Wantagh Avenue in Wantagh. Fee adults $1. 17 yrs & younger are free. Refreshments for sale, 50/50 raffle, entertainment, kids crafts 12:00 - 2:00pm, music, museum complex sites will be open to the public. Any questions, please email Wantaghmuseum@gmail.com
TUESDAY, JULY 16
6:00PM NORTH BABYLON PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNUAL REORGANIZATION MEETING
The Board of Trustees of the North Babylon Public Library will hold its Annual Reorganization Meeting Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Library. The regular meeting of the Board will immediately follow the Reorganization Meeting. The public is invited to attend. The North Babylon Public Library is located at 815 Deer Park Avenue, North Babylon. for information, please call Marc D. Horowitz, Director, 631-669-4020
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17
4:00PM-9:00PM
WOW: WEDNESDAYS ON WELLWOOD
The Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Lindenhurst presents WOW: Wednesdays on Wellwood! This is
a fun, free block party for the whole family. Come enjoy live music, local vendors and outdoor dining. Rain date is July 24. There will be a second event on August 14 from 4:00PM-9:00PM, with a rain date of August 21.Visit www.lindenhurstchamber.org for more information.
SATURDAY, JULY 20 at Brookside Park, W. Sayville
2:00PM Saturday, July 27 at South Shore Mall, Bay Shore 6:00PM FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK Islip Arts Council and Studio Theater of Long Island Shakespeare Troupe present "A Comedy of Errors" by William Shakespeare. A fully costumed version of "A Comedy of Errors" has been created by Studio Theater Long Island Troupe for Islip Arts Council. This limited engagement will be performed FREE. For more information, please call 631-888-3525, or visit isliparts.org/
SUNDAY, JULY 21
10:00AM - 3:00PM
ANTIQUE & CLASSIC CAR SHOW Sagtikos Manor, 677 West Montauk Hwy, West Bay Shore. Spend the day at Sagtikos Manor for our Classic Car Show and view over hundred antique cars and listen to music on our great lawn. Vote for your favorite car with our People’s Choice Awards. Food available for purchase and take a manor house while you are here (extra admission). Car Show admission $5 pp, children under 5 free. Show cars welcome. $15 registration fee. For more information: info@sagtikosmanor.org or call dsubbiondo@aol.com. www. sagtikosmanor.org.
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