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BWW Interviews: Stark Sands, An AMERICAN IDIOT
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 26, 2010


Green Day's American Idiot is undoubtedly one of the season's most ambitious projects. The concept: take one of the most successful rock albums of this generation and turn it into a Broadway musical - without adding a stitch (or nearly) of dialogue. The experiment, so far, has been a success, managing to win over theater minds largely unfamiliar with the rock/grunge genre, as well as music fans who, prior to it's opening, had never stepped foot in a Broadway house.

STAGE TUBE: Green Day's Surprise Visit to AMERICAN IDIOT
by Jeff Dennhardt - Apr 24, 2010


As BroadwayWorld speculated earlier this week (courtesy of BroadwayGirlNYC), Green Day made a surprise appearance at the performance of AMERICAN IDIOT on April 22.

Green Day Make Surprise AMERICAN IDIOT Appearance, 4/22
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 23, 2010


As BroadwayWorld speculated yesterday (courtesy of BroadwayGirlNYC, Green Day made a surprise appearance at the performance of AMERICAN IDIOT last night, April 22.

TV: AMERICAN IDIOT Opening Night!
by Robert Diamond - Apr 23, 2010


AMERICAN IDIOT began performances at the St. James Theatre on March 24, 2010 and opened on Broadway on April 20, 2010 to a great set of reviews! Here's a sneak peek at Broadway Beat's openight night coverage of the show!

RIALTO CHATTER: GREEN DAY to Make Suprise AMERICAN IDIOT Appearance Tonight?
by Robert Diamond - Apr 22, 2010


Broadway scoopster BroadwayGirlNYC has just alerted fans on her Twitter that 'OMG HUGE SCOOP you guys!! Just learned that GREEN DAY will be playing a surprise number at tonight's @AmericanIdiotNY performance!!!!!'

Photo Coverage: AMERICAN IDIOT After-Party!
by Walter McBride - Apr 21, 2010


AMERICAN IDIOT began performances at the St. James Theatre on March 24, 2010 and opened on Broadway on April 20, 2010 to a great set of reviews! We've got photos from the show's after party!

Photo Coverage: AMERICAN IDIOT Red Carpet!
by Walter McBride - Apr 21, 2010


AMERICAN IDIOT began performances at the ST. James Theatre on March 24, 2010 and opened on Broadway on April 20, 2010 to a great set of reviews! We've got photos from the show's starry red carpet arrivals!

Photo Coverage: AMERICAN IDIOT Opening Night Curtain Call!
by Walter McBride - Apr 21, 2010


AMERICAN IDIOT began performances at the St. James Theatre on March 24, 2010 and opened on Broadway on April 20, 2010 to a great set of reviews! We've got photos from the show's curtain call, complete with an appearance from GREEN DAY!

AMERICAN IDIOT Brings Opening Night to the Masses Online, 4/20
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2010


For those who can't be at the opening night of AMERICAN IDIOT tomorrow, Tuesday, April 20, fret not, for the production team is bringing the festivities to the masses online. Starting tomorrow at 5pm, visitors to AmericanIdiotonBroadway.com will find a splash page where all of the excitement of opening night will be broadcast online via exclusive videos and photos from the red carpet, opening night show and the after party, and twitter updates from the cast and creative team. In addition, 2 American Idiot Fan contest winners will broadcast their experience live from the red carpet and after party.

Reprise Records To Release AMERICAN IDIOT Cast Recording, 4/20
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2010


Reprise Records will release The Original Broadway Cast Recording of American Idiot on April 20, 2010, the same day the show will open at the St. James Theatre in New York City. The official album features the 24-member cast accompanied by Green Day, marking another incredible collaboration between the band and the musical. Based on Green Day's chart-topping 2004 album American Idiot, the musical and the cast recording include every song from American Idiot, as well as several songs from the band's GRAMMY® Award-winning current album 21st Century Breakdown.

TV: Sneak Peek at AMERICAN IDIOT on Broadway!
by Robert Diamond - Apr 20, 2010


AMERICAN IDIOT began performances at the St. James Theatre on March 24, 2010 and opens on Broadway on April 20, 2010. We've got the show's official production footage right here!

Green Day Compares AMERICAN IDIOT to ROCKY HORROR
by Jeff Dennhardt - Apr 18, 2010


Green Day and AMERICAN IDIOT director Michael Mayer recently sat down to discuss the parallels of their album-turned-musical AMERICAN IDIOT to more classic musical theatre shows.

STAGE TUBE: Green Day Guests On Late Night, Talks AMERICAN IDIOT
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 15, 2010


Green Day stopped by Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and discussed their show American Idiot as well as Green Day 1999 and their new Green Day rock band video game. AMERICAN IDIOT began performances at the ST. James Theatre on March 24, 2010 and open on Broadway on April 20, 2010. In anticipation of the opening next week, BroadwayWorld brings you the first production shots of the cast performing on Broadway, following by tribute shots to their world premiere performance at Berkeley Rep this past fall.

Berkeley Rep Auctions AMERICAN IDIOT Memorabilia On Ebay 4/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 13, 2010


Today, as Green Day's American Idiot takes Broadway by storm, the Tony Award-winning Berkeley Repertory Theatre announced a rare opportunity for fans to bid on exclusive items from the show's world-premiere run in California.

Photo Flash: AMERICAN IDIOT on Broadway - First Shots!
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 13, 2010


AMERICAN IDIOT began performances at the ST. James Theatre on March 24, 2010 and open on Broadway on April 20, 2010. In anticipation of the opening next week, BroadwayWorld brings you the first production shots of the cast performing on Broadway, following by tribute shots to their world premiere performance at Berkeley Rep this past fall.

Reprise Records To Release AMERICAN IDIOT Cast Recording, 4/20
by Mary Hanrahan - Apr 13, 2010


Reprise Records will release The Original Broadway Cast Recording of American Idiot on April 20, 2010, the same day the show will open at the St. James Theatre in New York City. The official album features the 24-member cast accompanied by Green Day, marking another incredible collaboration between the band and the musical. Based on Green Day's chart-topping 2004 album American Idiot, the musical and the cast recording include every song from American Idiot, as well as several songs from the band's GRAMMY® Award-winning current album 21st Century Breakdown.

Photo Coverage: Signing Wall at AMERICAN IDIOT and Michael Mayer!
by Brian Estrada - Apr 11, 2010


Here, we've got a few great snaps of the 'signing wall' at the St. James Theatre where fans can (and HAVE!) leave messages by writing on the wall - similar to what was done for RENT at the Nederlander Theatre.

TV: AMERICAN IDIOT Soundcheck - Full Coverage with GREEN DAY & More!
by Robert Diamond - Mar 25, 2010


We're excited to present our full coverage of the cast of AMERICAN IDIOT performing the show's opening number for fans at their special final soundcheck earlier this week, including interviews with Green Day themselves, the show's creative team and more! Welcome to Broadway!

Photo Coverage: AMERICAN IDIOT Final Soudcheck!
by Peter James Zielinski - Mar 25, 2010


On March 23, AMERICAN IDIOT fans were treated to a special preview of the show at a final soundcheck event. BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the experience and debut performance before performances officially began last night, March 24.

TV: AMERICAN IDIOT's Live Soundcheck for Fans!
by Robert Diamond - Mar 23, 2010


We'll have even more video coverage with interviews tonight up on BroadwayWorld.com, but we couldn't wait to rush up the fantastic cast performing the show's opening number for enthusiastic (and lucky!) fans at today's AMERICAN IDIOT soundcheck event! Stay tuned for more coverage!

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