Marquette University Loves Conrad Birdie!

Released: August 26, 2004

Event Information:                 
Date:   Thursday- Saturday September 16th -26th                 
Times:  Sundays at 2:30 p.m. , Thursday- Saturday at7:30 p.m.
Place:   Helfaer Theatre, 525 N. 13th St.         

MILWAUKEE – Marquette University's Department of Performing Arts kicks-off the season with the well-loved spoof of the 60's on Elvis Presley, “Bye-Bye Birdie”. Performances are at the Helfaer Theatre, 525 N. 13 th St., Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 PM and Sunday at 2:30 beginning September 16th and continuing through September 26th.  There is a special $5 performance on Wednesday, September 24th.

Rock ‘n Roller Conrad Birdie is drafted into the Army and a publicity stunt intended to raise money raises a lot of teenage girls' hopes as well, setting in motion a story with twists and turns sure to delight audiences. Will Conrad be drafted? Will the publicity stunt backfire? Will Kim MacAfee receive Conrad's last kiss on The Ed Sullivan Show?  Don't miss the fun when Marquette kicks off the 2004-05 theatre season with this 1960s musical comedy.

Tickets are: $22 and 25 (General); $15-$18 (Seniors); $10-$12 (Students). Box office information: (414) 288-7504