Show Plot Bye Bye Birdie

Authors: Michael Stewart (book), Lee Adams (lyrics), Charles Strouse (music)

Time Period: Late 1958

Setting: New York City and Sweet Apple, Ohio

Summary: Inspired by Elvis Presley's real-life draft into the US Army, Bye Bye Birdie follows talent agent Albert and his secretary Rosie as they plan a massive publicity stunt before rock idol Conrad Birdie is drafted into the US Army. Selecting a small-town Ohio fan for a televised farewell kiss, they trigger uproarious generational clashes and romantic mix-ups.