Bye Bye Birdie Mandan H.S. Musical

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Bye Bye Birdie comes to life at Mandan High School

Mandan High School’s winter musical takes audiences back to the rockin’ ‘50s with Bye Bye Birdie’s classic rock & roll, poodle skirts and a whole lot of singing.

“Bye Bye Birdie is classic ‘boy meets girl, boy loses girl, boy gets girl back’ musical theatre,” said Director Anne Jorgenson Green.“It’s just good, clean fun.”

The Broadway classic Bye Bye Birdie tells the story of an Elvis-type rock & roll singer, Conrad Birdie, whose heartthrob status would rival even the most desperate cases of Bieber Fever. Conrad is about to be inducted into the army so his manager, Albert, takes him to Sweet Apple, Ohio, to plant one last farewell kiss on Kim MacAfee, a small town American girl.

Birdie’s arrival throws Sweet Apple into a frenzy. The town’s teenage girls run crazy after they come into contact with their rock & roll idol; new relationships are thrown into turmoil by Birdie’s charisma; and the town’s parents worry about their kids loop-the-looping with a rock star. Add to the mix Albert’s own relationship drama and his overbearing mama, and you’ve got the recipe for a rollicking good time filled with catchy tunes and a lot of laughs.

Almost 70 student actors, tech crew and orchestra members bring the captivating Broadway classic to life.

“We’re excited to bring new life to this iconic musical for the community,” Green said. “It’s a great show.”

Performances are Friday, Jan. 18 and Saturday, Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Jan. 20 at 2 p.m. at the Mandan High School Auditorium. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students and seniors.