Green Day's American Idiot is a two-time Tony Award-winning rock opera based on the Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum album, featuring every song from the American Idiot album as well as songs from 21st Century Breakdown and Nimrod. The book was co-written by Billie Joe Armstrong and Tony Award winner Michael Meyer, and the show explores disillusionment, consumerism, and media and government manipulation through a trio of friends struggling to find meaning in a modern world. Jobsite Theater's production is directed by David Jenkins, with choreography by Alexander Jones and music direction by Jeremy Douglass, featuring 16 performers and an on-stage six-piece rock band.
Authors
Tony Awards and Nominations for American Idiot
| Year | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Best Musical | Nominated |
Cast and Creative Team for American Idiot at Jaeb Theater at Straz Center
Creative Team
David Jenkins
Director
Alexander Jones
Choreographer
Jeremy Douglass
Musical Director
Michael Meyer
Co-Writer
Billie Joe Armstrong
Co-Writer
James Zambon Productions
Production Company
News About American Idiot at Jaeb Theater at Straz Center
AMERICAN IDIOT to Open at Straz Center With Principal Cast Revealed
June 18, 2026 Jobsite Theater's production of Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT is set to open at the Straz Center in Tampa, with the principal cast now announced for the rock opera.About the Theatre
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