After receiving his degree , Kudisch went to New York City .
After receiving his degree , Kudisch was cast as Conrad Birdie in the Barry Weissler - produced national tour of Bye Bye Birdie with Tommy Tune and Ann Reinking .
After receiving his degree , Kudisch went to New York City and was cast as Conrad Birdie in the Barry Weissler - produced national tour of Bye Bye Birdie with Tommy Tune and Ann Reinking .