American Idiot 2010 - Articles Page 5

Run Time:
1 Hour and 35 minutes, with no intermission
Opened: April 20, 2010
Closing: April 24, 2011

American Idiot - 2010 - Broadway History , Info & More

American Idiot follows the exhilarating journey of a new generation of young Americans as they struggle to find meaning in a post 9/11 world, borne along by Green Day’s electrifying score. This high-octane show includes every song from the acclaimed album American Idiot, as well as several songs from the band’s Grammy-nominated new release, 21st Century Breakdown.



Green Day won two Grammy Awards for the groundbreaking rock opera American Idiot, which sold more than 12 million copies worldwide. Now Billie Joe Armstrong and the band collaborate with one of the theatre's most acclaimed creative teams, led by the Tony Award-winning director of Spring Awakening, Michael Mayer, two-time Tony Award-winning composer and orchestrator Tom Kitt, and Olivier Award-winning choreographer Steven Hoggett, to bring this explosive, iconic album to the stage.

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BWW Discounts: Save On Tickets to AMERICAN IDIOT
by BWW - June 24, 2010


BWW Discounts is offering you the chance to save on tickets to AMERICAN IDIOT the week of July 4! Broadway's new punk rock musical is setting off rock and roll fireworks every night at the St. James. See AMERICAN IDIOT the week of July 4th for as low as $75 with this exclusive limited time offer (June 29-July 3).

STAGE TUBE: John Gallagher Jr. Talks Being a Punk on Broadway
by Jessica Lewis - June 24, 2010


Today, AMERICAN IDIOT star John Gallagher Jr. visited ABC News to talk about all thing AMERICAN IDIOT and what it's like bringing punk to Broadway. Click below for his segment.

TV: 2010 Tonys Creative Arts Awards - Christine Jones
by Robert Diamond - June 17, 2010


If you missed the online broadcast of the pre-televised 2010 Tony Awards ceremony, honoring the best in Creative Arts on Broadway in the 2009-2010 season, here is your chance to watch the award presentations! Courtesy of TonyAwards.com, BroadwayWorld is bringing you the presentations to all of the 2010 Creative Arts Tony Award winners and honorary Tony Award recipients Alan Ayckbourn, Marian Seldes, David Hyde Pierce and the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.

TV: 2010 Tonys Creative Arts Awards - Kevin Adams
by Robert Diamond - June 17, 2010


If you missed the online broadcast of the pre-televised 2010 Tony Awards ceremony, honoring the best in Creative Arts on Broadway in the 2009-2010 season, here is your chance to watch the award presentations! Courtesy of TonyAwards.com, BroadwayWorld is bringing you the presentations to all of the 2010 Creative Arts Tony Award winners and honorary Tony Award recipients Alan Ayckbourn, Marian Seldes, David Hyde Pierce and the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.

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

STAGE TUBE: AMERICAN IDIOT Performs '21 Guns' on CBS' 'The Early Show'
by Jessica Lewis - June 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 - June 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.

Michael Mayer Wins Drama Desk Award for Best DIrection of a Musical for AMERICAN IDIOT!
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 23, 2010


Michael Mayer is this year's recipient of the 2010 Drama Desk Award for Best Direction of a Musical for American Idiot.

AMERICAN IDIOT Cast Performs at Benefit Concert For MMCF 5/10
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2010


On Monday, May 10th the Mary McGarry Children's Foundation is hosting a fundraiser from 8pm-10pm at the Times Square Arts Center (42nd St and 8th Ave). The event is proud to announce that several cast members from the critically acclaimed Broadway hit, Green Day's 'American Idiot' will be in attendance and will be performing their own songs throughout the evening.

Billie Joe Armstrong to Talk Musical Theater on SIRIUS XM's On Broadway Channel
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2010


Fresh off American Idiot's official Broadway opening, Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong visited the SIRIUS XM studios to talk with On Broadway's Julie James. During the interview, which will air in its entirety during the weekly show Broadway Names with Julie James, Billie Joe shares with listeners his reaction to seeing the multi-platinum and Grammy®-winning album come alive on stage at the St. James Theater.

STAGE TUBE: AMERICAN IDIOT Performs on Letterman!
by Jessica Lewis - April 30, 2010


Last night, April 29, cast members from AMERICAN IDIOT appeared on Late Night with David Letterman to promote the show's recent opening on April 20, 2010. BroadwayWorld brings you the clip of their performance of 'Holiday' below!

Photos: AMERICAN IDIOT Unveils IDIOT-Themed Windows at Bloomies
by Brian Estrada - April 28, 2010


Yesterday, April 27, cast members from AMERICAN IDIOT helped unveil the IDIOT-themed windows at Bloomingdale's on 59th Street. The Nudie denim line sold at the superstore is partnering with the production. The window displays honor the cast and celebrate the show's recent opening on April 20, 2010. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you photos of the afternoon event.

AMERICAN IDIOT Cast Performs at Benefit Concert For MMCF 5/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 27, 2010


On Monday, May 10th the Mary McGarry Children's Foundation is hosting a fundraiser from 8pm-10pm at the Times Square Arts Center (42nd St and 8th Ave). The event is proud to announce that several cast members from the critically acclaimed Broadway hit, Green Day's 'American Idiot' will be in attendance and will be performing their own songs throughout the evening.

Photo Coverage: AMERICAN IDIOT Gypsy Robe Ceremony
by Walter McBride - April 27, 2010


Last week on April 20, 2010, Actor's Equity's David Westphal hosted the famed Gypsy Robe Ceremony for company members of AMERICAN IDIOT at the St. James Theatre. A long-standing opening night tradition on the Great White Way, the fabled Gypsy Robe is bestowed upon a veteran Broadway chorus member for each opening production. In what has now become a theatrical ritual, originating on Broadway 60 years ago, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES chorus member Dale Hensley turned over the robe to AMERICAN IDIOT cast member Andrew Call. BroadwayWorld was there for the celebration.

AMERICAN IDIOT Cast Helps Unveil IDIOT-Themed Bloomingdale's Windows, 4/27
by Emily Faye Oakley - April 26, 2010


Cast members from AMERICAN IDIOT will help unveil the IDIOT-themed windows at Bloomingdale's on 59th Street on April 27. The windows, which are a blend of AMERICAN IDIOT and Nudie denim will be unveiled at 4:15pm.

STAGE TUBE: AMERICAN IDIOT Performs on LIVE!
by Jessica Lewis - April 26, 2010


This week, 'LIVE! with Regis and Kelly' welcomes some of today's most popular Broadway entertainers who are known to light up both the stage and screen during their popular 'Broadway Week.' A BEHANDING IN SPOKEANE's Christopher Walken and cast members from AMERICAN IDIOT kicked off 'Broadway Week' today, April 26. For the next week, each day, hosts Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa will feature the seasons most exciting shows, with the hosts themselves taking part in some of the productions. For the show's musical guests today, AMERICAN IDIOT stars John Gallagher Jr., Michael Esper and Stark Sands performed the show's rendition of 'Wake Me Up When September Ends.' Click below to watch their performance.

American Idiot FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of American Idiot have there been?
American Idiot has had 4 productions including Broadway which opened in 2010, US Tour which opened in 2011, US Tour which opened in 2012 and West End which opened in 2015.
What Tony Awards has American Idiot been nominated for?
Best Musical , , Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Kevin Adams and Best Scenic Design of a Musical for Christine Jones.
What Tony Awards has American Idiot won?
Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Kevin Adams, Best Scenic Design of a Musical for Christine Jones, .
What awards has American Idiot been nominated for?
American Idiot has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Michael Mayer, Outstanding Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for American Idiot, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Tom Kitt, and Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Kevin Adams.
What awards has American Idiot won?
American Idiot has won several awards, including Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Michael Mayer. The show itself was also recognized as Outstanding Musical at the Drama Desk Awards. Tom Kitt received the award for Outstanding Orchestrations at the Drama Desk Awards for his work on American Idiot. Additionally, Kevin Adams won the award for Lighting Design at The Hewes Awards for his contributions to the show.

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