(SPRING LAKE, NJ) -- Spring Lake Theatre presents Bye Bye Birdie from August 12-16, August 20-23, 2026. Teenagers, rock & roll and national television – this musical captures the energy and excitement of the late 1950s with warmth, hilarity and an exuberant score.
Inspired by the frenzy surrounding early rock-and-roll idols, Bye Bye Birdie tells the story of teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie, who is drafted into the army and plans one last publicity stunt: a farewell kiss for a lucky fan. Chaos ensues in a small town as fame, fandom, and family collide. Packed with humor and high-energy dance numbers, the show includes favorites like “Put On a Happy Face,” “One Last Kiss,” and “Kids.”
The cast includes Michael Morch (Albert Peterson), Aisa Feratovic (Rose Alvarez), Kaityln Fromhold (Kim MacAfee), Stephen Doucette (Conrad Birdie), Nick DeMarco (Mr. MacAfee), Hannah Brodlie (Mrs. MacAfee), Albie King (Randolph MacAfee), Deni Sobotka (Mrs. Peterson), Evan Eldridge (Hugo Peabody), and Ayla Ergunay (Ursula Merkle).
The ensemble includes Stephen Baglivio, Charlotte Birdsall, Mia Bramley, Liam Brennan, Rich Bryson, Michael Caggiano, Ken Chapnick, Madeline D'Angelo, Emily Davis, Layla De La Paz, Gillian Eldredge-Silberstein, Jade Gordon, Kaitylyn Hulme, Kim Ivan, Mary Jodry, Kate Kesler, Leanne Lardieri, Cruz Parziale, Molly Pearsall, Jake Plevier, Jared Polanco, Thea Sheridan, Jax Terry, Paige Whener, and Chris Wilson.
Performances take place Wednesday, August 12 at 7:30pm; Thursday, August 13 at 7:30pm; Friday, August 14 at 7:30pm; Saturday, August 15 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm; Sunday, August 16 at 2:00pm; Thursday, August 20 at 7:30pm; Friday, August 21 at 7:30pm; Saturday, August 22 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm; and Sunday, August 23 at 2:00pm. Tickets are available for purchase online. The theater is located at 300 Madison Avenue in Spring Lake, New Jersey.
Bye Bye Birdie opened on Broadway on April 14, 1960 and played for 607 performances at the Martin Beck Theatre (later at the 54th Street and the Shubert Theatres) starring Chita Rivera as Rose and Dick Van Dyke as Albert. The show played for 268 performances in London at Her Majesty's Theatre. In 2009, it was revived on Broadway at Henry Miller’s Theatre.
