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American Idiot

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 Feb 9, 2014

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)

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

Patricia

Love! Love! LOVE!

I have seen many Broadway Shows.....this is by far my favorite!! I was super excited to see it was coming to Philly! The first time I saw the show, the tickets were a gift, and I had to drag my hubby to NYC.....this time he is buying the tickets and can't wait to see it again! YES! ... 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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