Ann-Margret Rocks The Egyptian For Bye, Bye Birdie Screening

September 20, 2024• byMichael Strangeways

The original Kim from the classic Hollywood musical, BYE BYE BIRDIE will bop her way into SIFF Cinema’s Egyptian Theatre on Saturday September 28th for a special screening of the film! The iconic Ann-Margret will be present for a Q and A after the screening where she’ll answer all your questions about her amazing 60+ year long career that included starring in films with Elvis, squirming in baked beans for the film of “Tommy” and surviving a terrifying fall off a stage during a live performance shattering her pelvis! This lady is a SURVIVOR! Oh, and she’s beloved for her appearance on the old cartoon “The Flintstones” where she played “Ann-Margrock”! We love her!

Tickets at https://www.siff.net/cinema/in-theaters/bye-bye-birdie

The poo:

The Swedish Club presents An Evening with Ann-Margret, a dinner and event honoring the Hollywood icon with the “Swedish-American Lifetime Achievement Award in Cinema and Culture” on Saturday, September 28. The evening will be followed by a screening of Bye Bye Birdie at SIFF Cinema Egyptian on the afternoon of Sunday, September 29, where Ann-Margret will be present to participate in a post-film Q&A. Tickets for both events are on sale now.

An Evening with Ann-Margret at The Swedish Club
Saturday, September 28 | 5:00-10:00 PM
The Swedish Club
Join us as we present Ann-Margret—a legendary figure whose name is synonymous with Hollywood glamor and extraordinary talent—with the prestigious “Swedish-American Lifetime Achievement Award in Cinema and Culture.” This event is more than just a celebration of her illustrious career as an actress, singer, and dancer—it’s a chance to connect with a star whose warmth and genuine love for her fans has left a lasting legacy in the entertainment world.

The evening will kick off with an exclusive members-only VIP meet-and-greet, offering a rare opportunity to engage with Ann-Margret up close. Following this, general admission guests will be welcomed, and a plated dinner service will commence. You’ll receive a personalized card to indicate your menu choices for your table. Immerse yourself in a sophisticated atmosphere featuring live music and expertly crafted cocktails as we honor Ann-Margret and her remarkable journey.

Special Screening of Bye Bye Birdie
Sunday, September 29 | 12:30 PM
SIFF Cinema Egyptian
Legendary actress Ann-Margret scheduled to attend for a post-film Q&A and is also making available a limited number of signed bottles of her signature perfume. Orders must be placed in advance at annmargretperfume.com. All proceeds go to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund.

Bye Bye Birdie: When rock star and teenage heart-throb Conrad Birdie gets drafted, the nation’s teenagers go haywire and Conrad’s manager, Albert (Dick Van Dyke), faces unemployment. So Albert and his girlfriend (Janet Leigh) organize a nationwide contest in which one lucky girl wins a farewell kiss from Conrad on the Ed Sullivan Show. Kim McAfee (Ann-Margret) turns out to be the lucky teenager and Conrad’s whole entourage moves into her quiet, Midwestern home much to the chagrin of her ever irritable father (Paul Lynde) and her jealous boyfriend (Bobby Rydell). The result is chaos and a series of hilarious romantic complications.

About the Author: Michael Strangeways

As the Editorial Director/Co-Owner, Michael Strangeways writes, edits and does about a million other jobs for Seattle Gay Scene, Puget Sound's most visited LGBTQ news, arts and entertainment website now celebrating its 14th year as a media outlet. A semi-proud Midwesterner by birth, he's lived in Seattle since 2000. He's also a film producer who would like you to check out the Jinkx Monsoon documentary, "Drag Becomes Him" now available on Amazon.com. In his spare time, he gets slightly obsessive about his love for old movies, challenging theater, "otters", vodka, chocolate, "I,Claudius", Lizzie Borden, real books made out of paper, disaster films, show tunes, Weimar era Germany, flea markets, pop surrealistic art, the sex lives of Hollywood actors both living and dead, kitties, chicken fried steak, haute couture and David Bowie. But, not necessarily in that order.