| Show Title | American Idiot |
| Show Type | Musical |
| Theatre | St. James Theatre, 246 West 44th Street |
| Story | FROM THE TONY-WINNING TEAM OF
THE GROUNDBREAKING "SPRING AWAKENING" COMES...
AMERICAN IDIOT
Directed by Michael Mayer
Tony-winning actor John Gallagher, Jr. plays Johnny, leading an ensemble of 19 young performers including Matt Caplan as Tunny, Michael Esper as Will, and Tony Vincent as St. Jimmy with Mary Faber as Heather, Rebecca Naomi Jones as Whatsername and Christina Sajous as the Extraordinary Girl.)
Based on the Reprise Records Grammy Award-winning album of the same name, American Idiot features the music of Green Day and the lyrics of its lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong. The show is directed by Tony Award-winning director Michael Mayer (Spring Awakening), who also collaborated with Armstrong on the book, and choreographed by Olivier Award-winning Steven Hoggett (Blackwatch).
The Tony-winning composer Tom Kitt (Next to Normal) is the music supervisor, orchestrator and music arranger. (In addition, Kitt also provided string arrangements for Green Day's latest album "21st Century Breakdown," parts of which are incorporated into American Idiot.)
Director, Michael Mayer stated, "Green Day's iconic album is one of the most brutally honest, eloquent, and poetically theatrical responses to the post 9/11 world that I have encountered. I hear in these amazing songs the frustration and anger and dreams of a lost generation of Americans. Collaborating with Billie Joe and the band has been a mind-blowing thrill from day one."
American Idiot follows working-class characters from the suburbs to the city to the Middle East, as they seek redemption in a world filled with frustration — an exhilarating journey borne along by Green Day's electrifying songs. This high-octane show includes every song from the album, as well as several new songs from '21st Century Breakdown.
Green Day won two Grammys — Best Rock Album and Record of the Year — for its multi-platinum "American Idiot," which sold more than 12 million copies worldwide.
The show features scenic design by Tony-nominee Christine Jones (Spring Awakening), costume design by Baryshnikov fellow Andrea Lauer (The Butcher of Baraboo), lighting design by two-time Tony-winner Kevin Adams (Hair), sound design by Obie Award-winner Brian Ronan (Cabaret), as well as video design by Darrel Maloney.
The limited engagement of American Idiot at Berkeley Rep's Roda Theatre began previews on September 4, 2009, opened on September 16, 2009, extended twice and played its final performance on November 15, 2009.
The Berkeley Rep cast collaborated with Green Day to record a new version of the hit single "21 Guns." Produced by the band's singer and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, the track was released by Reprise Records on December 22, 2009 for purchase through all digital retailers. "21 Guns" is the second single from Green Day's gold album "21st Century Breakdown."
American Idiot is produced on Broadway in association with Berkeley Repertory Theatre. |
| Running Time | 90 Minutes No Intermission |
| Schedule | Performances begin on March 24, 2010!
Tuesday at 7:00pm
Wednesday at 8:00pm
Thursday at 8:00pm
Friday at 8:00pm
Saturday at 2:00pm and 8:00pm
Sunday at 2:00pm and 7:00pm |
| Group Price Range | $32.00 - $87.00
Special Promotional Prices in effect. Please call for information! |
| Group Minimum | 10 or more in group
Strong Language/Lyrics | | |
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