‘Bye Bye Birdie’ Takes the Stage in Berryville

“We love you, Conrad! Oh yes, we do. We love you, Conrad, and we’ll be true!” Get ready to “Put on a Happy Face” and take a trip back to 1958! Clarke County Public Schools are producing the musical Bye Bye Birdie for the second time this decade. The 10th annual Spring Musical, Bye, Bye Birdie tells the story of rock star Conrad Birdie, who is about to be inducted into the Army. Albert Peterson, his agent, and Rose Alvarez, Albert’s secretary, design a public relations event before Conrad leaves – with hilarious results. Throw in an overbearing “Momma,” a gaggle of crazy teenagers, and their parents who just don’t understand what’s wrong with kids today, and you’ve got an evening of great musical theatre entertainment that’s suitable for the entire family.

This year’s musical features 43 Clarke County High School and Johnson-Williams Middle School students on stage, in addition to 21 students in the pit orchestra and 8 on the stage crew. The musical is truly a community event: Teachers, parents, and students have been sewing costumes, painting the sets and getting ready for the show.

Showtimes will be March 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. and March 21 at 2:30 p.m. at The Williams Community Auditorium at Johnson-Williams Middle School in Berryville. General Admission tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students, and will be available at the Box Office 30 minutes before show time. If you plan to attend the Opening Night performance on 3/19, wear your 1950s best and join us for some great entertainment! For more information, contact Director Andy Kiser at 540-955-6160, x.102, or by email at kisera@clarke.k12.va.us

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