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Photo Coverage: LA CAGE, IDIOT, WEST SIDE STORY & More Play Broadway in Bryant Park!
by Monica Simoes - Aug 13, 2010


The best of Broadway was presented free on six consecutive Thursdays this summer with '106.7 Lite fm Presents Broadway in Bryant Park 2010' - a lunchtime series which began on Thursday, July 8th at 12:30pm on the Bryant Park Stage and ended yesterday, August 12. The series, which just completed its 10 season, was sponsored by Bank of America and JCPenney 33rd & 6th, and washosted by Lite fm's on-air personalities.

STAGE TUBE: IDIOT's Stark Sands Stops By Good Day New York
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 30, 2010


On Thursday, July 29th, Tony nominee Stark Sands from AMERICAN IDIOT visits MyFOX's Good Day New York. He talks about the show, his name, and meeting his future wife on a New Year's trip to England. Sands, who was nominated in 2007 for his role in JOURNEY'S END, plays Tunny in the Green Day musical.

Photo Coverage: IDIOT Plays Joe's Pub for Bway Impact
by Monica Simoes - Jul 26, 2010


Last night, July 25, the cast of American Idiot took the stage at Joe's Pub to benefit Broadway Impact and their continued efforts to fight for marriage equality. The monthly concert features cast members from various Broadway shows, highlighting the show's performers and the theatre community's commitment to equality. The first sold out show featured the cast of Next to Normal and on August 23rd the cast of Memphis will take the stage for the final installment. 100% of the proceeds go directly to Broadway Impact. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the photocall and performance and brings you photo coverage below.

Photo Flash: AMERICAN IDIOT'S Christina Sajous Sings At Macy's Herald Square
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 23, 2010


Christina Sajous from American Idiot sings America the Beautiful at Macy's Herald Square Thursday morning to help kick-off the Wounded Warrior Project 'Soldier Ride'.

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.

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.

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.

Finley, Davis, Steele, Romano et al. Set for Broadway Sessions Anniversary Concert, 6/15
by BWW News Desk - Jun 15, 2010


Broadway Sessions is thrilled to celebrate 2 years of the weekly musical theater themed show with a star studded concert event on Tuesday, June 15th.

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.

Finley, Davis, Steele, Romano et al. Set for Broadway Sessions Anniversary Concert, 6/15
by Lauren Wolman - Jun 13, 2010


Broadway Sessions is thrilled to celebrate 2 years of the weekly musical theater themed show with a star studded concert event on Tuesday, June 15th.

STAGE TUBE: AMERICAN IDIOT Performs '21 Guns' on CBS' 'The Early Show'
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 10, 2010


The cast of the hit Broadway musical AMERICAN IDIOT performed '21 Guns' live this morning, June 10th, in the 8am (EST) hour, on CBS's 'The Early Show,' which airs weekdays from 7-9am. The appearance featured Tony Award winner John Gallagher Jr., Tony Award Nominee Stark Sands, Michael Esper, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Christina Sajous, and Mary Faber as well as Declan Bennett, Andrew Call, Gerard Canonico, Miguel Cervantes, Brian Charles Johnson, Leslie McDonel, Chase Peacock, Theo Stockman, Ben Thompson, Alysha Umphress, Sean Wing and Libby Winters.

AEA Honors AMERICAN IDIOT with 2010 Extraordinary Excellence in Diversity on Broadway Award, 6/15
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 10, 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.

Kristy Cates, A.J. Shively, Evan Pappas et al. Set For 'If It Only Even Runs A Minute 2' 5/30
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2010


Kristy Cates, A.J. Shively, Evan Pappas amoung others are set for 'If it only runs a minute 2' concert on May 30. If It Only Even Runs A Minute 2 is the second edition of an evening of rare and inspiring songs, anecdotes, and photos from Broadway musicals that may not have been fully- appreciated the first time around.

Gross, Shively & More Lead IF IT ONLY EVEN RUNS A MINUTE 2 At Beechman 5/30
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2010


If It Only Even Runs A Minute 2 is the second edition of an evening of rare and inspiring songs, anecdotes, and photos from Broadway musicals that may not have been fully- appreciated the first time around. This is an essential concert for musical theatre nerds!

Photo Coverage: Broadway Stars Entertain Troops for Fleet Week!
by Monica Simoes - May 28, 2010


Some of the best new shows on Broadway put on special performance for visiting members of the armed forces who are in New York City for Fleet Week on today May 28th from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum at Pier 86.

Kristy Cates, A.J. Shively, Evan Pappas et al. Set For 'If It Only Even Runs A Minute 2' 5/30
by Emily Faye Oakley - May 28, 2010


Kristy Cates, A.J. Shively, Evan Pappas amoung others are set for 'If it only runs a minute 2' concert on May 30. If It Only Even Runs A Minute 2 is the second edition of an evening of rare and inspiring songs, anecdotes, and photos from Broadway musicals that may not have been fully- appreciated the first time around.

Broadway Stars Honor Troops for Fleet Week, 5/28
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2010


Some of the best new shows on Broadway will put on special performances for visiting members of the armed forces who are in New York City for Fleet Week on Friday, May 28th from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, located at Pier 86 (46th Street and 12th Avenue), in Manhattan.

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