{"id":4991,"date":"2023-08-29T18:52:30","date_gmt":"2023-08-29T18:52:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/10.10.2.102\/alumni\/?page_id=4991"},"modified":"2023-09-05T15:46:59","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T15:46:59","slug":"1969-bye-bye-birde","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/10.10.2.102\/alumni\/index.php\/vermilion-musical-theater\/1969-bye-bye-birde\/","title":{"rendered":"1969 Bye Bye Birde"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Bye Bye Birdie &#8211; April 18-19, 1969<\/h2> <div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div> <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"http:\/\/10.10.2.102\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/byebye.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4723 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 737px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 737\/1080;width:844px\" width=\"844\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/10.10.2.102\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/byebye.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4723\" style=\"width:844px\" width=\"844\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure> <div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div> <p>\u201cBye Bye Birdie\u201d is a popular American musical comedy that tells the story of a rock \u2018n\u2019 roll superstar named Conrad Birdie. The plot centers around Birdie, who is drafted into the army, leaving his devoted fan base devastated. To boost his popularity and provide a farewell event, his manager concocts a plan for Birdie to give \u201cone last kiss\u201d to a randomly selected fan before he leaves for the military. The lucky fan chosen for this publicity stunt is a teenage girl named Kim MacAfee.<\/p> <p>The musical explores the chaos and excitement that ensue in the small town of Sweet Apple, Ohio, as they prepare for Birdie\u2019s arrival. Kim\u2019s boyfriend, Hugo, is less than thrilled about her involvement with Birdie, leading to romantic entanglements and comedic misunderstandings. Throughout the story, the characters grapple with the impact of fame and the changes it brings to their lives.<\/p> <p>\u201cBye Bye Birdie\u201d is known for its catchy songs and energetic dance numbers, making it a lighthearted and entertaining musical that satirizes the phenomenon of teen idols and celebrity culture in the 1950s. The musical is often praised for its humor, memorable tunes, and colorful characters, making it a beloved classic in the world of musical theater.<\/p> <p>Image Gallery:<\/p> <ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/bzkeGKh5NipBsLZFA\">1969 Vermilion High School \u2013 Bye Bye Birdie<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul> <div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div> <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"http:\/\/10.10.2.102\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1969bybyey.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5270 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 546px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 546\/751;width:837px\" width=\"837\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/10.10.2.102\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1969bybyey.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5270\" style=\"width:837px\" width=\"837\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure> <div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div> <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1432\" height=\"1080\" data-src=\"http:\/\/10.10.2.102\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1969bb1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5265 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1432px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1432\/1080;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1432\" height=\"1080\" src=\"http:\/\/10.10.2.102\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1969bb1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5265\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure> <div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div> <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1432\" height=\"1080\" data-src=\"http:\/\/10.10.2.102\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1969bb2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5266 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1432px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1432\/1080;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1432\" height=\"1080\" src=\"http:\/\/10.10.2.102\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1969bb2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5266\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure> <div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div> <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1432\" height=\"1080\" data-src=\"http:\/\/10.10.2.102\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1969bb3.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5267 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1432px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1432\/1080;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1432\" height=\"1080\" src=\"http:\/\/10.10.2.102\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1969bb3.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5267\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure> <div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div> <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1432\" height=\"1080\" data-src=\"http:\/\/10.10.2.102\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1969bb4.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5268 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1432px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1432\/1080;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1432\" height=\"1080\" src=\"http:\/\/10.10.2.102\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1969bb4.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5268\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure> <div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div> <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"949\" height=\"1080\" data-src=\"http:\/\/10.10.2.102\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1969byebye.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5269 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 949px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 949\/1080;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"949\" height=\"1080\" src=\"http:\/\/10.10.2.102\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1969byebye.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5269\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure> <div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div> <p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/10.10.2.102\/alumni\/index.php\/vermilion-musical-theater\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"4722\">Vermilion Musical Theater<\/a><\/p> <div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bye Bye Birdie &#8211; April 18-19, 1969 \u201cBye Bye Birdie\u201d is a popular American musical comedy that tells the story of a rock \u2018n\u2019 roll superstar named Conrad Birdie. The plot centers around Birdie, who is drafted into the army, leaving his devoted fan base devastated. To boost his popularity and provide a farewell event,&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":4722,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/10.10.2.102\/alumni\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4991"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/10.10.2.102\/alumni\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/10.10.2.102\/alumni\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/10.10.2.102\/alumni\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/10.10.2.102\/alumni\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4991"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"http:\/\/10.10.2.102\/alumni\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4991\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5862,"href":"http:\/\/10.10.2.102\/alumni\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4991\/revisions\/5862"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/10.10.2.102\/alumni\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4722"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/10.10.2.102\/alumni\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4991"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}