Fresh off the success of his fairy tale hit "Bedtime Stories," Adam Shankman is giving a boost to a Birdie. The musical veteran is coming on to develop and produce a long-gestating remake of "
Bye Bye Birdie" at Columbia.
A stage favorite for the past half-century, "Birdie" centers on Conrad Birdie, a popular singer whose character is based loosely on Elvis Presley. He's about to be shipped off to the army, but as part of a publicity stunt, he agrees to one last encounter with a fan before he goes to war.