The Happiest Medium » American Idiot http://thehappiestmedium.com Sat, 24 Sep 2016 17:55:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 An Ode To Billie Joe: A Rock Star Makes His Broadway Debut In American Idiot http://thehappiestmedium.com/2010/09/an-ode-to-billie-joe-a-rock-star-makes-his-broadway-debut-in-american-idiot/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=an-ode-to-billie-joe-a-rock-star-makes-his-broadway-debut-in-american-idiot http://thehappiestmedium.com/2010/09/an-ode-to-billie-joe-a-rock-star-makes-his-broadway-debut-in-american-idiot/#comments Thu, 30 Sep 2010 16:38:31 +0000 Anne Jordanova http://thehappiestmedium.com/?p=11878 finaleFor those of us who were there last night, either as fans of Green Day, Broadway, or their rock opera American Idiot- it was a legendary moment.  Billie Joe Armstrong- lead singer of Green Day, main lyricist, and guitarist of the band for the past 20 years made his Broadway debut appropriately as the character  [...]]]>

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For those of us who were there last night, either as fans of Green Day, Broadway, or their rock opera American Idiot- it was a legendary moment.  Billie Joe Armstrong- lead singer of Green Day, main lyricist, and guitarist of the band for the past 20 years made his Broadway debut appropriately as the character  ‘St. Jimmy’ last night, September 28th at the St. James Theater. (Where he runs through a limited 7 day engagement).

When he first came out onto the stage, mid way through the play, the crowd roared with applause and screams, as if we were at an arena Green Day concert. It didn’t stop through the fiery and fierce 1st song also titled ‘St Jimmy’ where he plays a character who is the fictitious alter ego and personal demon to the main character of Johnny (played by John Gallagher Jr.).

As a huge fan, I’ve seen this musical several times, and it only gets better, and better. The cast stays strong, and continues to grow together as an incredible ensemble. The music gets louder, the passion of the performances from the band and cast, stronger.

Even if not a Green Day fan, you will walk away one. Even if not a Broadway fan, you will walk away one. This is a show for everyone, where I’ve seen 60 year olds and 10 year olds singing along.  But, there is NO better way to witness it than to see Billie Joe Armstrong-the incredible performance he gives, through the songs he wrote- up on stage with these guys.

You will never forget it.

The playing schedule for American Idiot is Tuesday at 7 PM, Wednesday 8 PM, Thursday at 8 PM, Friday at 8 PM, Saturday at 2 PM & 8 PM and Sunday at 3 PM and 7:30 PM. Tickets range from $127-$49 and can be purchased at The St. James Box Office or via telecharge.com (212) 239-6200. Visit www.AmericanIdiotonBroadway.com.

Billie Joe Armstrong runs on a limited engagement through Oct. 3rd.

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So this evening, I had the pleasure of finally seeing American Idiot The Musical on Broadway at the gorgeous St. John’s Theater, and I am without words on where to begin.

This musical truly is a brilliant, creative masterpiece, and stands alone in a genre of its own originality and style. Certainly a ROCK OPERA, the play is based on Green Day‘s multi-platinum and Grammy Award winning 2004 CD of the same name.

Additionally, several songs are from their musical sequel album 21st Century Breakdown, released in 2009. Singer and lead lyricist of Green Day, Billie Joe Armstrong, and Director Michael Mayer (Spring Awakening) co wrote the book for this play together, based on the stories told from the musical CD.

It tells the story of 3 young rock and roll men from typical suburbia, Johnny (an AWESOME and oh-so-talented John Gallagher Jr.), Tunny (Stark Sands), and Will (Michael Esper). It centers around rebellious youth, in a post 9/11 world, filled with political undertones and some very important messages. Green Day has something to say, and their album is meant to be told through these incredibly talented young actors.  As their lives each take a different path, the songs take them through personal heartache, politics, war, drug abuse, and sex. American Idiot has a message to deliver, and it certainly makes sure the audience receives what it is trying to say.

Everything from the breathtaking set design (Christine Jones) to the large cast of immensely talented musicians and dancers is on POINT.  The experience you will get coming from seeing this play is indescribable and will leave you wishing it had never ended. Yes, this musical is THAT good.

I highly recommend it, and if you are a long time fan of Green Day-as I am- you will walk away very, very proud.  Also congrats to the three TONY nominations “American Idiot” received today!

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American Idiot
St. James Theatre
246 West 44th Street (Between Broadway and 8th Avenue)
New York NY 10036
95 minutes, with no intermission
Purchase your tickets here on the official website

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