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Green Day to Headline Lollapalooza Festival, 8/6-8
by BWW News Desk - Aug 6, 2010


Green Day will be one of the headliners of this year's Lollapalooza Fesival at Grant Park on August 6-8. Joining them will be Lady Gaga, Soundgarden, The Strokes, and Arcade Fire. Green Day's music is currently being played daily at the St. James Theatre in the musical American Idiot. The show is set to open April 20.

Theater Talk Welcomes AMERICAN IDIOT 8/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 3, 2010


Theater Talk, the series devoted to the world of the stage, is co-hosted by Michael Riedel, Broadway columnist for the New York Post and series producer Susan Haskins.

Green Day Plays '21st Century Breakdown' Tour 2nd Leg, 8/3-9/4
by BWW News Desk - Aug 3, 2010


After wrapping up a sold-out stadium tour of Europe, multi-platinum rock band Green Day will hit the road next week for a series of North American tour dates, including an August 7th stopover at this year's Lollapalooza Festival in Chicago. This is the second leg of the band's U.S. tour in support of their Grammy Award winning album 21st Century Breakdown. Please see below for all tour dates.

Green Day Plays '21st Century Breakdown' Tour 2nd Leg, 8/3-9/4
by Nicolas Coburn - Jul 29, 2010


After wrapping up a sold-out stadium tour of Europe, multi-platinum rock band Green Day will hit the road next week for a series of North American tour dates, including an August 7th stopover at this year's Lollapalooza Festival in Chicago. This is the second leg of the band's U.S. tour in support of their Grammy Award winning album 21st Century Breakdown. Please see below for all tour dates.

Theater Talk Hosts AMERICAN IDIOT 7/29, Lewis Black 8/5
by BWW News Desk - Jul 29, 2010


Theater Talk, the series devoted to the world of the stage, is co-hosted by Michael Riedel, Broadway columnist for the New York Post, and series executive producer Susan Haskins.

Theater Talk Announces AMERICAN IDIOT & Lewis Black
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 27, 2010


Theater Talk, the series devoted to the world of the stage, is co-hosted by Michael Riedel, Broadway columnist for the New York Post, and series executive producer Susan Haskins.

THE 39 STEPS Hosts Talk Back Guests Beginning 7/21
by BWW News Desk - Jul 21, 2010


Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS welcomes additional summer guests for special talk backs in July, August & September following the performance.

Photo Coverage: AMERICAN IDIOT Performs on GMA
by BWW Photo Special - Jul 16, 2010


This morning, July 16, the cast of AMERICAN IDIOT performed as part of 'Good Morning America's' 2010 Summer Concert Series. BroadwayWorld brings you photo covergae of their performances of Boulevard of Broken Dreams, Holiday, Letterbomb and American Idiot below!

STAGE TUBE: AMERICAN IDIOT Plays Central Park for GMA!
by Jessica Lewis - Jul 16, 2010


This morning, July 16, the cast of AMERICAN IDIOT performed as part of 'Good Morning America's' 2010 Summer Concert Series. BroadwayWorld brings you their performances of Boulevard of Broken Dreams, Holiday, Letterbomb and American Idiot below!

AMERICAN IDIOT Plays Central Park for 'GMA,' 7/16
by BWW News Desk - Jul 16, 2010


Forget about your coffee this Friday morning - wake up with American Idiot on Good Morning America! On July 16th, the cast of American Idiot will be performing in Central Park for GMA's Summer Concert Series starting at 8:30 a.m. To catch the performance live, audience members are welcome to enter the park starting at 6 a.m.

THE 39 STEPS Announces Talk Back Guests, Starting July 21
by Lauren Wolman - Jul 15, 2010


Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS welcomes additional summer guests for special talk backs in July, August & September following the performance.

AMERICAN IDIOT Plays Central Park for 'GMA,' 7/16
by Jessica Lewis - Jul 13, 2010


Forget about your coffee this Friday morning - wake up with American Idiot on Good Morning America! On July 16th, the cast of American Idiot will be performing in Central Park for GMA's Summer Concert Series starting at 8:30 a.m. To catch the performance live, audience members are welcome to enter the park starting at 6 a.m.

Roth Hosted 'Broadway Talks' Headed Back to 92Y with Armstrong, Mayer, Pierce & Stritch
by Robert Diamond - Jul 12, 2010


92nd Street Y announced today that Jordan Roth, President of Jujamcyn Theaters, will return with his multi-evening 'Broadway Talks' conversation series at 92nd Street Y in fall 2010, following a popular and successful first season. Each evening will feature an illuminating discussion between Mr. Roth and a current Broadway star. Fall guests include Billie Joe Armstrong & Michael Mayer (Creators of Broadway's American Idiot), David Hyde Pierce (La Bête) and the legendary Elaine Stritch (A Little Night Music).

AMERICAN IDIOT Cast Hosts Donation Drive At Housing Works Tonight, 7/7
by Emily Faye Oakley - Jul 7, 2010


According to their Twitter cast members of AMERICAN IDIOT will appear at Housing Works July 7 between 6 and 8pm. Attendees are encouraged to donate clothes to the organization and will have the opportunity to win tickets to the show as well as meet the cast.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Ben Thompson of 'American Idiot'
by Adrienne Onofri - Jul 2, 2010


Ben made his B'way debut in the Green Day musical, and is now friends with the rockers he's long idolized.

AEA Honors AMERICAN IDIOT with 2010 Extraordinary Excellence in Diversity on Broadway Award, 6/15
by BWW News Desk - Jun 15, 2010


Actors' Equity Association announced today that Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT has been selected as the recipient of its Extraordinary Excellence in Diversity on Broadway Award for the 2009-2010 Season. The Diversity Award will be presented at a reception at the Equity headquarters in New York City on Tuesday, June 15, 2010.

Photo Coverage: 2010 Tonys - Red Carpet!
by Robert Diamond - Jun 14, 2010


Last night, June 13, the 64th Annual Tony Awards were held at Radio City Music Hall. Hosted by PROMISES, PROMISES star Sean Hayes and Broadcast on CBS, the evening honored movie stars (Catherine Zeta-Jones, Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Scarlett Johansson), industry vets (Katie Finneran, Bill T. Jones, Michael Grandage), Broadway newcomers (Eddie Redmayne, David Bryan, Douglas Hodge) and more!

Photo Coverage: 2010 Tony Awards Ceremony Part 1!
by Robert Diamond - Jun 14, 2010


Last night, June 13, the 64th Annual Tony Awards were held at Radio City MusicAl Hall. Hosted by PROMISES, PROMISES star Sean Hayes and Broadcast on CBS, the evening honored movie stars (Catherine Zeta-Jones, Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Scarlett Johansson), industry vets (Katie Finneran, Bill T. Jones, Michael Grandage), Broadway newcomers (Eddie Redmayne, David Bryan, Douglas Hodge) and more!

LIVE BLOG: Backstage at the TONYs!
by Robert Diamond - Jun 13, 2010


BWW's UK editor-in-chief is backstage at the Tonys - live!

2010 Tony Awards: MEMPHIS Wins 'Best Musical'
by Charlie Piane - Jun 13, 2010


The American Theatre Wing's 64th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were held at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 13, 2010 and broadcast on the CBS Television Network. For more information visit tonyawards.com.

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