"'Bye Bye Birdie' is an entertaining musical with a story about young people growing up and figuring out who they are," says Director Kateri Swavely about the show being presented at 7 p.m. April 9, 10 and 2 and 7 p.m. April 11 in the auditorium, Allentown Central Catholic High School, 301 N. Fourth St., Allentown.

Conrad Birdie (Jake White) is a pop star who is drafted into the Army. Birdie's agent Albert Peterson (Joseph Mallon) and his faithful secretary Rosie Alvarez (Erin Neupauer) plan a fan contest. Teenager Kim MacAfee (Abby Garza) is the contest winner.

Choreographer is Adrienne Motley. Music Director and Orchestra Conductor is Charles Hopta. Stage Manager is Renee Serencsits. Art Director is Julie Bruen.

"Bye Bye Birdie" opened on Broadway in 1960, receiving a Tony Award for Best Musical. The lyrics are by Lee Adams. The music is by Charles Strouse. The book is by Michael Stewart. Songs include "Put On A Happy Face" and "A Lot Of Livin' To Do."

Tickets: 610-437-4601