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Bring Back Birdie

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Bring Back Birdie Playbill - March 1981
Bring Back Birdie Playbill - March 1981


SYNOPSIS:
People (72)
  • Cleve Asbury
    Cleve Asbury
    "Filth" Group
    (Original)
    Stage Door Johnnie
    (Original)
  • Bill Bateman
    Bill Bateman
    Reporter #1
    (Original)
    Stage Door Johnnie
    (Original)
    Tourist
    (Original)
  • Jeb Brown
    Jeb Brown
    "Filth" Group
    (Original)
    Gary
    (Original)
  • Frank DeSal
    Frank DeSal
    Porter
    (Original)
    Reporter #3
    (Original)
    Rev. Sun
    (Original)
    Stage Door Johnnie
    (Original)
    Street Cleaner
    (Original)
  • Betsy Friday
    Betsy Friday
    Birdette
    (Original)
    Chorus Girl
    (Original)
    Sunnie
    (Original)
  • Larry Hyman
    Larry Hyman
    Indian Brave
    (Original)
    Reporter #3
    (Original)
  • Rebecca Renfroe
    Rebecca Renfroe
    Birdette
    (Original)
    Chorus Girl
    (Original)
    Shopping Bag Lady
    (Original)
  • Evan Seplow
    Evan Seplow
    "Filth" Group
    (Original)
    Albert, Jr.
    (Original)
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  • Cleve Asbury
    Cleve Asbury
    "Filth" Group
    (Original)
    Stage Door Johnnie
    (Original)
  • Bill Bateman
    Bill Bateman
    Reporter #1
    (Original)
    Stage Door Johnnie
    (Original)
    Tourist
    (Original)
  • Jeb Brown
    Jeb Brown
    "Filth" Group
    (Original)
    Gary
    (Original)
  • Frank DeSal
    Frank DeSal
    Porter
    (Original)
    Reporter #3
    (Original)
    Rev. Sun
    (Original)
    Stage Door Johnnie
    (Original)
    Street Cleaner
    (Original)
  • Betsy Friday
    Betsy Friday
    Birdette
    (Original)
    Chorus Girl
    (Original)
    Sunnie
    (Original)
  • Larry Hyman
    Larry Hyman
    Indian Brave
    (Original)
    Reporter #3
    (Original)
  • Rebecca Renfroe
    Rebecca Renfroe
    Birdette
    (Original)
    Chorus Girl
    (Original)
    Shopping Bag Lady
    (Original)
  • Evan Seplow
    Evan Seplow
    "Filth" Group
    (Original)
    Albert, Jr.
    (Original)
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  • Wrangler
    Wrangler
    Men's Boots, Western Wear and Jogging Wear by
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Pro Info

  • First Preview
    Jan 26 1981
  • Opening Date
    Mar 5 1981
  • Closing Date
    Mar 7 1981
  • Previews
    31
  • Performances
    4 as of Jun 21, 2025

Inside The Playbill

Bring Back Birdie - Opening Night
Bring Back Birdie - Opening Night
Bring Back Birdie - Opening Night
Bring Back Birdie - Opening Night
Bring Back Birdie - Opening Night
Bring Back Birdie - Opening Night
Bring Back Birdie - Opening Night
Bring Back Birdie - Opening Night
Bring Back Birdie - Opening Night
Bring Back Birdie - Opening Night
Bring Back Birdie - Opening Night
Bring Back Birdie - Opening Night
Bring Back Birdie - Opening Night
Bring Back Birdie - Opening Night
Bring Back Birdie - Opening Night
Bring Back Birdie - Opening Night
Bring Back Birdie - Opening Night
Bring Back Birdie - Opening Night
Bring Back Birdie - Opening Night
Bring Back Birdie - Opening Night
Bring Back Birdie - Opening Night
Bring Back Birdie - Opening Night
Bring Back Birdie - Opening Night
Bring Back Birdie - Opening Night
Bring Back Birdie - Opening Night
Bring Back Birdie - Opening Night

Awards

Drama Desk Award
1981 Outstanding Actress in a Musical Nominee
Tony Award
1981 Best Actress in a Musical Nominee
Photos
Bring Back Birdie_Broadway_Production Photos_1981_Chita Rivera_Frank DeSal_HR
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