American Idiot 2010 - Articles Page 4

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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AMERICAN IDIOT'S Peacock and Johnson of FRAN SANCISCO Play D-Lounge 8/22
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2010


Fran Sancisco plays the D-Lounge on Sunday, August 22.

TV: Seth's Chatterbox - AMERICAN IDIOTS
by Robert Diamond - August 16, 2010


BroadwayWorld has been running the very popular Seth's Broadway Chatterbox on its radio station for several years. And, up until now, if you wanted to SEE the show you had to come to the live show in NYC.

TV: AMERICAN IDIOT Plays Broadway in Bryant Park!
by Robert Diamond - August 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.

Alysha Umphress & AMERICAN IDIOTS Visit Seth's Chatterbox Tonight, 8/12
by Jessica Lewis - August 12, 2010


Alysha Umphress and cast members from AMERICAN IDIOT will visit Seth's Broadway Chatterbox tonight, August 12, at 6:00 PM. Off-Broadway, Umphress has appeared in Make Me a Song (the music of William Finn). She is a three-time MAC Award nominee for best female jazz vocalist and is making her Broadway debut in AMERICAN IDIOT.

IDIOT, LA CAGE, et al, Play Broadway in Bryant Park, 8/12
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2010


The best of Broadway will be presented FREE on six consecutive Thursdays this summer with '106.7 Lite fm Presents Broadway in Bryant Park 2010' - a lunchtime series beginning on Thursday, July 8th at 12:30pm on the Bryant Park Stage.

AMERICAN IDIOT'S Peacock and Johnson of FRAN SANCISCO Play D-Lounge 8/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 9, 2010


Fran Sancisco plays the D-Lounge on Sunday, August 22.

Theater Talk Welcomes AMERICAN IDIOT 8/6
by BWW News Desk - August 6, 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.

Theater Talk Welcomes AMERICAN IDIOT 8/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 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.

STAGE TUBE: IDIOT's Stark Sands Stops By Good Day New York
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 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.

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

Photo Coverage: IDIOT Plays Joe's Pub for Bway Impact
by Monica Simoes - July 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 - July 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 - July 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 - July 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 - July 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 - July 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 - July 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.

STAGE TUBE: Backstage with AMERICAN IDIOT
by Jessica Lewis - July 6, 2010


LX New York's Maria Sansone went backstage at Broadway's St. James Theatre to meet the cast of Green Day's musical AMERICAN IDIOT, and shared the dressing room chatter with Michael Mayer, John Gallagher Jr., Rebecca Naomi Jones and more in a special segment that aired yesterday, July 5.

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


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

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).

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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