Bye Bye Birdie (Youth Edition) is a loving musical send-up of the early 1960s, small-town America, teenagers, and rock & roll, inspired by the real-life phenomenon of Elvis Presley being drafted into the army in 1957, leaving behind a legion of heartbroken teenage fans. It is being presented by Charleston Academy of Musical Theatre’s Teen Company. The story follows teen heart throb Conrad Birdie being drafted into the Arm, and his record producer’s idea for a farewell kiss from one lucky member of his fan club before his departure. 

The show will take place at Lucy Beckham High School’s Performing Arts Center at 1560 Mathis Ferry Road in Mount Pleasant. Show times are: 

Friday, January 16th at 7pm 

Saturday, January 17th at 2pm and 5pm 

Sunday, January 18th at 3pm 

Tickets can be purchased online at https://cur8.com/schedule/item/18450/365639?event=134936&date=365639. 

The Charleston Academy of Musical Theatre (CAMT) believes that all children have talent waiting to be awakened. We are determined to provide a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for students developing their acting, singing, and dancing abilities to prepare them for a professional career in musical theatre and life. Our main studio is located in Mount Pleasant at 589 Belle Hall Parkway.