American Idiot
A groundbreaking musical brought to you by punk legends Green Day
American Idiot
Rage and love all but burn up the stage in American Idiot, the thrillingly raucous and gorgeously wrought Broadway musical from Green Day.
Charles Isherwood, New York Times
American Idiot
A groundbreaking musical brought to you by punk legends Green Day
Why see American Idiot?
the award winning musical
American Idiot is a one-act, through-sung stage musical. The show is an adaptation of punk rock band Green Day's concept album of the same name. Additional Green Day songs were interpolated from other sources, including 21st Century Breakdown, American Idiot b-sides, and an unreleased song called "When It's Time". The book is by Green Day's lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong and director Michael Mayer. The music is by Green Day and the lyrics are by Armstrong.
What to expect
The story, expanded from that of the concept album, centers on three disaffected young men, Johnny, Will, and Tunny. Johnny and Tunny flee stifling suburbia and their parents' restrictions. The pair look for meaning in life and try out the freedom and excitement of the city.
Will stays home to work out his relationship with his pregnant girlfriend. Tunny quickly gives up on life in the city, joins the military, and is shipped off to war. Johnny finds a part of himself that he grows to dislike, has a relationship and experiences lost love.
Key Information
Audience
American idiot is suitable for audiences aged 12 and upwards (Strong language and simulated drug use).
Run Time
95 minutes with no intermission.
Dates
Finished Jul 8, 2012
Cast
Van Hughes - Johnny
Jake Epstein - Will
Scott J. Campbell - Tunny
Creative
Direction: Michael Mayer
Choreography: Steven Hoggett
Scenic Design: Christine Jones
Costume Design: Andrea Lauer
Lighting Design: Kevin Adams
Sound Design: Brian Ronan
Video Design: Darrel Maloney
Music Supervision, Orchestrations, Music Arrangements: Tom Kitt
Lyrics by: Billie Joe Armstrong
Music by: Green Day
Book by: Billie Joe Armstrong & Michael Mayer
Awards
2010 TONY AWARDS
Best Scenic Design of a Musical: Christine Jones
Best Lighting Design of a Musical: Kevin Adams
3 Nominations
Best Musical
Best Scenic Design of a Musical: Christine Jones
Best Lighting Design of a Musical: Kevin Adams
Reviews
Customer reviews
19 reviews, average rating: (3.7 Stars)
Jarad Wilson
Great Show If You Are Short
We really loved the music, the set and the cast. The
musicians were very talented as well. The Orpheum
seating is very uncomfortable if you are over 5'7".
I'm 6'4" and the seats are so cramped that your
knees are reduced to tears in the first 15 minutes.
If you do not have a isle seat, be prepared to be in
agony for over 2 hours since there is no
intermission. ... Read more
Barry Hylas
A Rock Opera
This was an amazing show. It is a true Rock Opera. It is
helpful to know that the Jesus of Suberbia ( Johnnie) and St
Jimmie are one in the same person ( sort of a Fight Club ,
Edward Norton/ Brad Pitt thing).
The songs are powerful and the dancing is awe inspiring. This
is a truly modern, hip, musical ... Rock Opera... Like any
Opera, open to interpretation in many areas. Can't wait for the
proposed movie.
Even if you do not know Green Days music ( which is
fabulous... BillieJoe Armstrong is a poet) You Will Be Moved
...
... Read more
Anonymous
audience
The show is awesome. I saw the cast at the UK. I wish you would show the current cast photos. ... Read more
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