Bye Bye Birdie
Summary:
Seinfeld's Jason Alexander stars in this made-for-television remake of the 1963 classic musical. Alexander stars as Albert J. Peterson, a man hoping to make his fortune and get the girl by promoting the big send-off for a newly drafted pop star named Conrad Birdie (Marc Kudish). A song-and-dance movie, actress-dancer Ann Reinking served as choreographer of this film. Bernad... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Jason Alexander - (Albert J. Peterson)
Karen Austin - (Parent #1)
Jay Brazeau - (Mayor)
Gary Chalk - (Maude)
Jackson Cole - (Bowling Boy #3)
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Review:
Television adaptations of Broadway musicals received a brief revival of sorts in the 1990s, led by the Bette Midler version of +Gypsy. Although their quality varied, most were notable for being very faithful adaptations. The 1995 Bye Bye Birdie is no exception. Three new (and not very good) songs were added, and a few lyrics were changed... Continue >>
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