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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.

Goldberg-Produced WHITE NOISE to Get Chicago Tryout?
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 11, 2010


Chris Jones reports in the Chicago Tribune that the Whoopi Goldberg-produced White Noise may be getting its pre-Broadway try-out in Chicago sometime in the very near future. White Noise director Sergio Trujillo tells the Tribune: 'I think we're going to get it up in Chicago...Soon.'

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.

AMERICAN IDIOT Grosses Over $1 Million With Armstrong In Cast
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 4, 2010


The producers of the critically acclaimed musical AMERICAN IDIOT announced today that the show grossed $1,092,334.00 for the week of September 29-October 3, 2010, with the musical's composer/ co-author, Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong, in his Broadway debut as "St. Jimmy."

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!

Kudisch, Heusinger, Mauzy et al. Lead WHITE NOISE Reading, 10/1
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 13, 2010


BroadwayWorld has learned that the Broadway-bound White Noise will receive a private industry reading on Friday, October 1, 2010. As BroadwayWorld has previously speculated, Whoopi Goldberg and Tom Leonardis have joined producers Holly Way and Jay Strommen with the intention of bringing the production to Broadway as early as next season. No official announcement has been made. Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys, Memphis, Next To Normal, Addams Family) directs.

STAGE TUBE: IDIOT Visits 'America's Got Talent'
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 9, 2010


Last night, September 8, the cast of AMERICAN IDIOT performed on NBC's 'America's Got Talent.' Click below to see their performance!

AMERICAN IDIOT Visits 'America's Got Talent' Tonight, 9/8
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 8, 2010


Tonight, September 8, the cast of AMERICAN IDIOT will perform on NBC's 'America's Got Talent' at 8pm. Tune in to catch their show!

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.

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