Cast of CUTC's third youth musical having 1960s-style blast
CHAMPAIGN – While re-hearsing the lead role of Chad in the Urbana High School production of "All Shook Up," Kendall Johnson was constantly told NOT to do an Elvis impersonation.
It's just the opposite for him as he plays singer Conrad Birdie in the Champaign Urbana Theatre Company all-area youth production of "Bye Bye Birdie," opening next week at the Virginia Theatre.
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