Kim Kaiman and Dave Franklin to appear in Bye Bye Birdie at The Landmark

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 Jeanne Rimsky Theater at The Landmark on Main on Sunday Jan 31, Friday Feb 4 and Saturday 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, Kim on “The Ed Sullivan Show”.

Kim Kaiman will be appearing as Mrs. Doris MacAfee, the mother of Kim MacAfee, the lucky teen who has been chosen to give Conrad Birdie his farewell kiss. Kim Kaiman is no stranger to Port Washington serving as Executive Director for the Town of North Hempstead Business & Tourism Development Corporation. Kim hosts a cable show called Business Buzz which can be seen locally on both Cablevision and Verizon FiOS. She also holds law degree with a background in municipal government and the Entertainment Industry. Kim has been very busy this year appearing as Mame Dennis in Mame, and can be seen on TV in 2 commercials for Time Warner Cable NYC, and she also starred in an episode of The Mind of a Murderer on Investigation Discovery. This is Kim’s third appearance on The Landmark stage having appeared as Sandy in Port Washington Play Troupe’s production of Grease in 2013 and as Ginger Brooks in The 1940’s Radio Hour. Kim is married to Jon Kaiman and together they have three children, Shaun (20), Jared (16), and Iyana (10). When asked how she does it all, she remarked “Balancing theater, work, and family is like having another child; you don’t think you can handle one more thing to do and then the child is here and your heart explodes!”

The patriarch of Bye Bye Birdie is Harry MacAfee who will be portrayed by Dave Franklin. Harry MacAfee, is star struck when asked to appear on The Ed Sullivan Show with his daughter Kim, who has been chosen to kiss Conrad Birdie on live TV. Dave Franklin is well known as Port Washington’s Police Commissioner. He also makes an appearance as Santa at the Christmas Tree Lighting as well as working on projects such as Holiday on Main, The Teal Pumpkin Project, The Souper Bowl and The Red Stocking Review. How does he balance all of that plus having a family? Dave said “It is not work, it is relaxation and it’s great to work with such creative, wonderful people that become your family.”

Bye Bye Birdie has a cast of over 35 actors with special surprise guest appearances from The Community Synagogue. 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.

Founded in 1952, The Community Synagogue serves 720 families in Port Washington, NY is Port Washington’s largest Reform congregation. 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, spirituality and learning, creative possibility, a place filled with God’s spirit and human kindness.

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