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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!

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!

The Kable Team with RE/MAX 1st Realty Presents SPELLING BEE 9/9-19
by BWW News Desk - Sep 9, 2010


The Kable Team with RE/MAX 1st Realty www.thekableteam.com presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

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!

The Kable Team with RE/MAX 1st Realty Presents SPELLING BEE 9/9-19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 25, 2010


The Kable Team with RE/MAX 1st Realty www.thekableteam.com presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Photo Coverage: IDIOT's Johnson & Peacock Take 'Fran Sancisco' to D-Lounge
by Brian Estrada - Aug 24, 2010


Fran Sancisco took the stage at the D-Lounge on Sunday, August 22. The duo, comprised of American Idiot cast members Brian Charles Johnson and Chase Peacock, performed their original pop/hip-hop music in their first headlining show. American Idiot cast mate Declan Bennett opened the show, which also featured additional American Idiot cast member Alysha Umphress. BroadwayWorld was on hand and brings you photo coverage below.

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


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

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


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

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'.

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.

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.

SIRIUS XM's 'Rosie Radio' Hosts Tony Awards Special
by Jonathan Nisman - Jun 14, 2010


Rosie O'Donnell is a lifelong fan and former star of Broadway, and she's welcomed many of stars of the stage, past and present, on 'Rosie Radio', her daily SIRIUS XM show, for interviews and special performances. On this Tony Awards special Rosie shares her thoughts on this season's nominated shows and actors and plays some of her favorite Broadway moments from her radio show, including: a brand-new interview with Carrie Fisher, star of 'Wishful Drinking', and interviews with Kevin Chamberlain, Tony-nominee for 'The Addams Family' and Valerie Harper, Tony-nominee for 'Looped.' Also on the special: John Gallagher Jr., Michael Esper, Stark Sands from 'American Idiot' perform 'Wake Me Up When September Ends.'

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.

KISSES, BITES AND SCRATCHES Closes At La MaMa 5/31
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2010


La MaMa E.T.C. presents KISSES, BITES AND SCRATCHES, The Cabaret, in its World Premiere at La MaMa Cabaret Theatre on Monday, May 24th and 31st, 2010. With music by Steve Margoshes and a libretto and lyrics by Paul Foster, the show features a smoldering solo performance by Bertilla Baker as a woman in love with a considerably younger man.

KISSES, BITES AND SCRATCHES Premieres At La MaMa 5/24-31
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2010


La MaMa E.T.C. presents KISSES, BITES AND SCRATCHES, The Cabaret, in its World Premiere at La MaMa Cabaret Theatre on Monday, May 24th and 31st, 2010. With music by Steve Margoshes and a libretto and lyrics by Paul Foster, the show features a smoldering solo performance by Bertilla Baker as a woman in love with a considerably younger man.

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