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American Idiot: Rock Opera Rolls On

By Christopher Moore, Broadway Magazine

The kids are not all right, and they like it that way. The new Punk Rock Opera AMERICAN IDIOT does what only Broadway can do best--introduce an alternative perspective to a diverse audience in a supposedly comfortable setting. Featuring the music of Green Day (lyrics by Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong) and following a short period in the lives of three down-and-outs in post 9-11 America, American Idiot offers a hazy, dreamy/nightmare take on the classic coming-of-age genre. Of course, Punk Rock is not merely a genre, but also philosophy that embraces both rebellion and apathy. Refreshingly, Green Day has not harnessed their musicality or ideology to create [...] read more »

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American Idiot, Broadway, Review, Broadway Magazine, Steven Hoggett, Michael mayer, Green Day, Billie Joe Armstrong, St. Jimmy, Tony Vincent

American Idiot

Show Synopsis

Green Day's American Idiot musical follows a slew of characters as they travel from their small towns lives in the suburbs to the big city and beyond, all while searching for the meaning of life in a world full of confusion. Whether it be through joining the armed forces, having life be put on hold for an unexpected baby, or letting things spin out of control from drug abuse, American Idiot provides a chilling dose of reality of life in the USA. American Idiot was inspired by the Grammy Award Winning band Green Day and has featured a rotating cast of rock stars in the role of St. Jimmy, including Melissa Ethridge, and Green Day front man Billie Joe Armstrong.
Not Suitable for children
Open Run