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Bono and The Edge Set for Broadway Talks with Jordan Roth June 13
by Robert Diamond - Jun 6, 2011


92nd Street Y has announced that Jordan Roth, President of Jujamcyn Theaters, will continue his popular multi-evening 92nd Street Y conversation series, 'Broadway Talks with Jordan Roth' with Grammy Award-winning musicians Bono and The Edge, on the eve of the Opening Night of SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark. Roth, Bono and The Edge will discuss the Broadway show and the latest recording (Music from SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark) at 92nd Street Y (1395 Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street) on Monday, June 13th at 8:00 p.m.

Emily's Army Hit The Road in Support of Debut Album
by Kelsey Denette - May 16, 2011


Emily's Army today announced that they would hit the road. The East Bay pop-punk group will kick off their tour on June 18th in Kelso, WA four days after they release their debut album, Don't Be A Dick, on Adeline Records. Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong produced the album.

SHN to Feature BRING IT ON, CARETAKER & More in 2011-12 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 9, 2011


SHN presents the 2011-2012 Season under the direction of Carole Shorenstein Hays and Robert Nederlander.

Daniel Radcliffe, Harvey Fierstien, Set for BROADWAY TALKS This Spring
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2011


92nd Street Y has announced that Jordan Roth, President of Jujamcyn Theaters, continues his popular multi-evening 92nd Street Y conversation series, 'Broadway Talks with Jordan Roth' with stage and screen star Daniel Radcliffe (How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying) on Monday, May 9th at 7:30 p.m. and four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (La Cage Aux Folles) on Sunday, June 26th at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 and $29 and are available at www.92Y.org/BroadwayTalks or by calling 212.415.5500.

Cast of AMERICAN IDIOT to Perform on GUMBO IN DUMBO, 5/6
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2011


The cast of recently closed AMERICAN IDIOT is set to make an appearance this Friday, May 6 at GUMBO IN DUMBO: GAYS OF SUMMER. The event will be held at Galapagos Art Space (16 Main Street, at Water Street, DUMBO, Brooklyn).

FLARE PATH Closes At at the Theatre Royal Haymarket June 11
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 3, 2011


The final performance of Trevor Nunn's critically acclaimed production of Terence Rattigan's Flare Path is on Saturday 11 June 2011.

STAGE TUBE: AMERICAN IDIOT's Closing Night Speeches & Concert!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2011


Last night, the Broadway cast of AMERICAN IDIOT took their final bows at the St. James Theatre. In the videos below, director Michael Mayer and producers of the show give closing night speeches, and Green Day gives a surprise post show concert. Click below to check it out!

AMERICAN IDIOT Announces First North American Tour Cities
by Robert Diamond - Apr 25, 2011


Following the triumphant final Broadway performance on Sunday, April 24, 2011, the producers of the critically acclaimed AMERICAN IDIOT announce first North American tour cities and venues. Casting to be announced shortly.

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend
by - Apr 24, 2011


Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, April 24, 2011 - Sunday, April 24, 2011.

AMERICAN IDIOT to Close April 24
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2011


Following 421 performances on Broadway and 27 previews, the final performance of AMERICAN IDIOT is Sunday, April 24, 2011 at 7:30pm. The first national tour launches in the fall of 2011.

TV Closing Flashback: AMERICAN IDIOT's Opening Night!
by Robert Diamond - Apr 24, 2011


AMERICAN IDIOT began performances at the St. James Theatre on March 24, 2010 and opened on Broadway on April 20, 2010 to a great set of reviews! Here's a sneak peek at Broadway Beat's openight night coverage of the show!

RIALTO CHATTER: Broadway Interest in FLARE PATH Intensifies Post-Raves
by Rialto Chatter - Apr 20, 2011


It is 1942. At the Falcon Hotel, on the edge of an airfield in Lincolnshire, Teddy, a young bomber pilot is celebrating a reunion with his actress wife Patricia. Events take an unexpected turn, when Peter a famous heartthrob film star arrives, and an urgent bombing mission over Germany is ordered.

Billie Joe Armstrong Talks IDIOT, Palin, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 18, 2011


Billie Joe Armstrong, who is currently starring in AMERICAN IDIOT at the St. James Theatre, recently chatted with Details magazine about everything from Broadway to politics.

Universal Eyes AMERICAN IDIOT Film; Mayer to Direct?
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 12, 2011


Though Universal Pictures has chosen not to produce an IN THE HEIGHTS film, the studio has its sights set on another Broadway hit: Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT.

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: April 3 - 8
by BWW - Apr 8, 2011


Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week, or you're just in the mood for a recap of everything theatre, BroadwayWorld's new feature, ‘This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end of the week fix. Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to the West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more!

Photo Flash: Billie Joe Armstrong Returns to AMERICAN IDIOT Tonight!
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 5, 2011


Back in September, Green Day frontman and the musical's composer/ co-author Billie Joe Armstrong made his Broadway debut as 'St. Jimmy' at the St. James Theatre in AMERICAN IDIOT. Tonight, Armstrong returns to the role for the show's final weeks. Take a look back at his debut now!

Billie Joe Armstrong Returns to AMERICAN IDIOT Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 5, 2011


The producers of the critically acclaimed AMERICAN IDIOT previously announced that Green Day frontman and the musical's composer and co-author Billie Joe Armstrong would return to the role of "St. Jimmy" on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 for the final three weeks of the Broadway production at the St. James Theatre, 246 West 44 Street. Following 421 performances on Broadway and 27 previews, the final show is Sunday, April 24, 2011 at 7:30pm. The first national tour launches in the fall of 2011.

STAGE TUBE: Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong Says You Should Go Green, Too
by Meghan Schuler - Apr 4, 2011


Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong supports the Broadway Green Alliance to help the great white way go green. Check out BroadwayGreen.com to get involved and educate, motivate, and inspire.

Trevor Nunn to Direct ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD at TRHC
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 1, 2011


Following the opening of Terence Rattigan's Flare Path, the Theatre Royal Haymarket Company today (1 April 2011) announce a further two productions to be directed by Trevor Nunn in his role as Artistic Director. After a three week run at the Chichester Festival Theatre, Nunn's production of Tom Stoppard's Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead comes to the Theatre Royal Haymarket in June, followed in September by William Shakespeare's The Tempest. Further productions in the season will be announced shortly.

FLARE PATH Headed for the Great White Way?
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 31, 2011


It is 1942. At the Falcon Hotel, on the edge of an airfield in Lincolnshire, Teddy, a young bomber pilot is celebrating a reunion with his actress wife Patricia. Events take an unexpected turn, when Peter a famous heartthrob film star arrives, and an urgent bombing mission over Germany is ordered.

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