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Kate Brady is Kim in "Bye Bye Birdie" at the Landmark Theater

Bye Bye Birdie will be performed at The Landmark on Jan 31, Feb 4 and Feb 6

The Community Synagogue Theater Company invites you to dig out your poodle skirts and saddle shoes and return to a simpler time when Bye Bye Birdie the musical hits The Landmark on Main stage on Jan 31, Feb 4 and Feb 6. Winner of 4 Tony awards, including Best Musical, Bye Bye Birdie is the perfect show for the whole family. Inspired by Elvis Presley, Bye Bye Birdie takes place in the 1950’s when teen idol superstar Conrad Birdie gets drafted into the army. Birdie’s manager Albert and his secretary Rosie cook up a scheme to have Birdie sing their new hit song and get one last kiss from a lucky teenager fan on “The Ed Sullivan Show”.

Cast in the role of Kim is Kate Brady, who currently is a high school senior at Manhasset High School. Kate has been in several productions at Manhasset High School and most recently portrayed Dolly Levi in “Hello Dolly”! Kate remarked “It is fun to play a character that is close to my age as I usually get cast in older roles”.

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Bye Bye Birdie has a cast of over 35 actors with special guest appearances by local personalities. The hummable score of hit songs like “Put on A Happy Face” and “Kids” will be accompanied by a full orchestra. Performances will be at The Landmark on Main 232 Main Street in Port Washington on Sunday January 31st at 2:00 PM, Thursday February 4th at 7:00 PM and Saturday February 6th at 8:00 PM. Tickets for Bye Bye Birdie range from $27.50 to $42.50 for premium seating and are selling fast. For more information on tickets, advertising or sponsorships please visit www.landmarkonmainstreet.org or call 516-883-3144 ext 359.

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Founded in 1952, serves 730 families in Port Washington, NY is Port Washington’s largest Reform congregation, yet it is a place of openness to all, where each person can connect, where comfort and caring matter. It is a place of strength and beauty, of spirituality and learning, of creative possibility, a place filled with God’s spirit and human kindness.

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