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AMERICAN IDIOT Will Begin National Tour in Fall 2011
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 11, 2011

Based on Green Day's groundbreaking rock opera American Idiot, Billie Joe Armstrong and the band collaborate with one of the theatre's most acclaimed creative teams, led by the Tony Award-winning director Michael Mayer, Pulitzer Prize and 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. Beginning in the fall, AMERICAN IDIOT, which opened on Broadway in April 2010 and has been playing the St. James Theatre since, will be brought to venues around the country.

AFI's Davey Havok, Van Hughes, Justin Guarini & More Joining AMERICAN IDIOT in March; Gallagher Departs
by Robert Diamond - Feb 10, 2011

Former American Idol runner up and Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown alum Justin Guarini revealed to BroadwayWorld at the Drama League Gala last night that he will be joining the cast of AMERICAN IDIOT in March.

TV: Melissa Etheridge Takes the Stage with the AMERICAN IDIOTS!
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 2, 2011

OSCAR and GRAMMY Award winning rock star Melissa Etheridge will play the role of 'St. Jimmy' for a one-week engagement in AMERICAN IDIOT, February 1 - 6, 2011. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture her debut curtain call performance!

Photo Coverage: Melissa Etheridge Joins the Cast of AMERICAN IDIOT
by Walter McBride - Feb 3, 2011

OSCAR and GRAMMY Award winning rock star Melissa Etheridge will play the role of 'St. Jimmy' for a one-week engagement in AMERICAN IDIOT, February 1 - 6, 2011. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture her debut curtain call.

Melissa Etheridge Begins Run as ST. JIMMY in AMERICAN IDIOT , 2/1
by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2011

The producers of the critically acclaimed AMERICAN IDIOT announced today that OSCAR and GRAMMY Award winning rock star Melissa Etheridge will play the role of 'St. Jimmy' for a one-week engagement, February 1 - 6, 2011. Ms. Etheridge is one of the most iconic recording artists in the music industry. For the rest of the month, Green Day frontman and the musical's composer and co-author Billie Joe Armstrong will return to the role of 'St. Jimmy' and complete his 50 performance, limited engagement from February 10-27, 2011 at the St. James Theatre, 246 West 44 Street.

Photo Flash: Melissa Etheridge in AMERICAN IDIOT!
by Robert Diamond - Jan 31, 2011

OSCAR and GRAMMY Award winning rock star Melissa Etheridge will play the role of 'St. Jimmy' for a one-week engagement in AMERICAN IDIOT, February 1 - 6, 2011. Ms. Etheridge is one of the most iconic recording artists in the music industry. For the rest of the month, Green Day frontman and the musical's composer and co-author Billie Joe Armstrong will return to the role of 'St. Jimmy' and complete his 50 performance, limited engagement from February 10-27, 2011 at the St. James Theatre, 246 West 44 Street.

STAGE TUBE: Dirnt Joins Armstrong On Stage for IDIOT Encore
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 24, 2011

Last night, the fans of AMERICAN IDIOT were treated to a special surprise when Green Day band member Mike Dirnt joined Billie Joe and the IDIOT crew onstage for the show's encore performance of 'Good Riddance (Time of Your Life).' Check out his cameo below.

Melissa Etheridge to Play ST. JIMMY in AMERICAN IDIOT Feb. 1-6
by Robert Diamond - Jan 18, 2011

The producers of the critically acclaimed AMERICAN IDIOT announced today that OSCAR and GRAMMY Award winning rock star Melissa Etheridge will play the role of 'St. Jimmy' for a one-week engagement, February 1 - 6, 2011. Ms. Etheridge is one of the most iconic recording artists in the music industry. For the rest of the month, Green Day frontman and the musical's composer and co-author Billie Joe Armstrong will return to the role of 'St. Jimmy' and complete his 50 performance, limited engagement from February 10-27, 2011 at the St. James Theatre, 246 West 44 Street.

Coulson, Fraser, Larsen Join WIENER & WIENER Web-series
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 7, 2011

IMAGILAND PRODUCTIONS is pleased to announce Harry Potter's Christian Coulson and Tony Nominees Alison Fraser and Liz Larsen join season two of the original web series WIENER & WIENER.

Broadway Speaks OUT and Dixon Place's Final TAKE THE MIC of 2010 CANCELLED
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 27, 2010

Broadway Speaks OUT and Dixon Place are proud to present the final TAKE THE MIC of 2010 on Monday December 27th at 8:30pm.

B'way in South Africa Celebrates 3rd Annual Holiday Party and Drive
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 10, 2010

Graham Phillips, of The Good Wife and Broadway's 13, will join a host of Broadway artists in singing seasonal favorites at Broadway in South Africa's third annual holiday party fundraiser and digital camera drive.

Billie Joe Armstrong to Return to AMERICAN IDIOT Jan. 1
by Robert Diamond - Nov 30, 2010

The producers of the critically acclaimed AMERICAN IDIOT announced today that Green Day frontman and the musical's composer and co-author Billie Joe Armstrong will return to the role of 'St. Jimmy' for 50 performances beginning on January 1, 2011. Armstrong made a triumphant Broadway debut in a one week engagement last September and played to sold-out houses at the St. James Theatre, 246 West 44 Street.

F*It Club Presents SEXYFUNTIMEPARTY 11/15
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2010

F*It Club PRESENTS SEXYFUNTIMEPARTY AKA FUNDRAISERS SUCK BUT WE'RE HAVING ONE ANYWAY FOR F*IT CLUB AKA THE MOST FUN YOU WILL EVER HAVE. EVER.

F*It Club Presents SEXYFUNTIMEPARTY 11/15
by Samantha Toy - Oct 27, 2010

F*It Club PRESENTS SEXYFUNTIMEPARTY AKA FUNDRAISERS SUCK BUT WE'RE HAVING ONE ANYWAY FOR F*IT CLUB AKA THE MOST FUN YOU WILL EVER HAVE. EVER.

STAGE TUBE: Armstrong Gives Special Encore for Final IDIOT Performance
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 4, 2010

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong ended his limited engagement as St. Jimmy in AMERICAN IDIOT on October 3 and surprised the audience with a special encore performance. Check out this video of Billie singing his own 'Goodbye New York' following his final bow at the St. James.

STAGE TUBE: Armstrong/Mayor Talk AMERICAN IDIOT With Jordan Roth
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 4, 2010

Check out this interview of Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong and AMERICAN IDIOT director Michael Mayer with Jordan Roth, on September 19 as part of the Broadway Talks series.

TV: Billie Joe Joins IDIOT - Curtain Call!
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 29, 2010

Last night, September 28, 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. Armstrong will perform through Sunday, October 3, 2010. Immediately following this engagement, Mr. Armstrong will join Green Day in Caracas, Venezuela on October 8, 2010 to kick off their South American Tour. BroadwayWorld was on hand for his debut Broadway bow and brings you video coverage below!

Photo Coverage: Billie Joe Armstrong Makes Broadway Debut in IDIOT!
by Walter McBride - Sep 29, 2010

Last night, September 28, 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. Armstrong will perform through Sunday, October 3, 2010. Immediately following this engagement, Mr. Armstrong will join Green Day in Caracas, Venezuela on October 8, 2010 to kick off their South American Tour. BroadwayWorld was on hand for his debut Broadway bow and brings you photo coverage below!

Billie Joe Armstrong to Join AMERICAN IDIOT - One Week Only!
by Robert Diamond - Sep 26, 2010

The producers of the critically acclaimed AMERICAN IDIOT announced today that Green Day frontman and the musical's composer/ co-author Billie Joe Armstrong will make his Broadway debut as "St. Jimmy" Tuesday, September 28 through Sunday, October 3, 2010 at the St. James Theatre, 246 West 44 Street. Immediately following this engagement, Mr. Armstrong will join Green Day in Caracas, Venezuela on October 8, 2010 to kick off their South American Tour. Original Broadway cast member and current "St. Jimmy," Tony Vincent, will resume performances on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 following a leave of absence due to a personal family matter. Vincent's understudies, Joshua Kobak and Andrew Call, will cover the role from Tuesday, October 5 - Sunday, October 10, 2010.

STAGE TUBE: Green Day & AMERICAN IDIOT Perform at Jets Halftime!
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 14, 2010

Last night, September 13, the cast of AMERICAN IDIOT joined Green Day onstage for the halftime show of the NY Jets game at the New Meadowlands Stadium, performing a rendition of Green Day's Last Of The American Girls. The performance, which was cut short by ESPN, was aired in full on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night. Click below to watch the halftime show!

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