1950's American teenagers are crazy for rock star Conrad Birdie. When he is drafted, a publicity stunt is staged in which Conrad is to kiss a lucky fan on the Ed Sullivan Show before he leaves for the Army. Kim from Ohio is the lucky girl, much to the chagrin of her boyfriend Hugo. Things turn out alright as this musical becomes the tops in imagination and good old-fashioned fun.

Book by Michael Stewart
Lyrics by Lee Adams
Music by Charles Strouse