FEATURED ARTICLES ABOUT AMERICAN IDIOT

BWW TV Closing Flashback: AMERICAN IDIOT's Opening Night!

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! (more...)

AMERICAN IDIOT to Close April 24

Following 421 performances on Broadway and 27 previews, the final performance of AMERICAN IDIOT is Sunday, April 24, 2011 at 7:30pm. The first national tour launches in the fall of 2011. (more...)

Billie Joe Armstrong Talks IDIOT, Palin, and More!

Billie Joe Armstrong, who is currently starring in AMERICAN IDIOT at the St. James Theatre, recently chatted with Details magazine about everything from Broadway to politics. (more...)

Universal Eyes AMERICAN IDIOT Film; Mayer to Direct?

Though Universal Pictures has chosen not to produce an IN THE HEIGHTS film, the studio has its sights set on another Broadway hit: Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT. (more...)

Photo Flash: Billie Joe Armstrong Returns to AMERICAN IDIOT Tonight!

Back in September, 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. Tonight, Armstrong returns to the role for the show's final weeks. Take a look back at his debut now! (more...)

Billie Joe Armstrong Returns to AMERICAN IDIOT Tonight

The producers of the critically acclaimed AMERICAN IDIOT previously announced that Green Day frontman and the musical’s composer and co-author Billie Joe Armstrong would return to the role of “St. Jimmy” on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 for the final three weeks of the Broadway production at the St. James Theatre, 246 West 44 Street. Following 421 performances on Broadway and 27 previews, the final show is Sunday, April 24, 2011 at 7:30pm. The first national tour launches in the fall of 2011. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong Says You Should Go Green, Too

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong supports the Broadway Green Alliance to help the great white way go green. Check out BroadwayGreen.com to get involved and educate, motivate, and inspire. (more...)

NDI Gala To Honor Alec Baldwin; Auction Shirts By Portman, AMERICAN IDIOT, 4/4

On Monday, April 4, 2011, National Dance Institute (NDI) a non-profit arts education organization that has transformed the lives of more than two million public school children since its founding by world-renowned dancer Jacques d'Amboise in 1976, will hold its annual gala. (more...)

Joshua Henry Returns to AMERICAN IDIOT; David Larsen, P.J. Griffith Join Cast

The producers of the critically acclaimed AMERICAN IDIOT announced today that original Broadway cast member and star of Scottsboro Boys Joshua Henry will return to the company on Tuesday, March 15 as "Favorite Son." Joining Henry is David Larsen (Billy Elliot) as "Tunny" and P.J. Griffith (lead singer of the band Blue Movie) will play the role of "St. Jimmy" from March 15-20 at the St. James Theatre, 246 West 44 Street. (more...)

AMERICAN IDIOT to Close April 24; Billie Joe Armstrong to Return April 5

It's just been announced that American Idiot will play its final performance on Broadway on April 24, 2011. Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong will return to the show for the final three weeks beginning on April 5, 2011. (more...)

NDI Gala To Honor Alec Baldwin; Auction Shirts By Portman, AMERICAN IDIOT

On Monday, April 4, 2011, National Dance Institute (NDI) a non-profit arts education organization that has transformed the lives of more than two million public school children since its founding by world-renowned dancer Jacques d'Amboise in 1976, will hold its annual gala. (more...)

Open Calls for AMERICAN IDIOT National Tour Kick Off 3/5 in LA; Tour Launches Fall 2011

The producers of the critically acclaimed AMERICAN IDIOT announced today that the GRAMMY® Award winning musical will launch a first national tour in the fall of 2011 in a city to be announced. Open call auditions, for all roles, will be held in Los Angeles, Toronto, Boston and Chicago this spring. (more...)

Photo Flash: Meet the New AMERICAN IDIOTs - Guarini, Havok & More!

Production photos of the new cast of AMERICAN IDIOT have been released! Davey Havok (lead vocalist of the American rock band AFI) has joined for a limited two week engagement as "St. Jimmy." In addition, Justin Guarini (Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown) will play the role of "Will," and current and original Broadway cast members Van Hughes and Libby Winters took over the roles of "Johnny" and "The Extraordinary Girl," respectively on March 1, 2011. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Armstrong Leaves AMERICAN IDIOT with Special Encore

Billie Joe Armstrong said goodbye to original cast members of AMERICAN IDIOT John Gallagher Jr. and Michael Esper, with a performance of 'Walking Out on Love.' All three gave their final performances last night. Check it out below! (more...)

Open Calls for AMERICAN IDIOT National Tour Kick Off 3/5 in LA; Tour Launches Fall 2011

The producers of the critically acclaimed AMERICAN IDIOT announced today that the GRAMMY® Award winning musical will launch a first national tour in the fall of 2011 in a city to be announced. Open call auditions, for all roles, will be held in Los Angeles, Toronto, Boston and Chicago this spring. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Green Day's 'Cigarettes and Valentines' Music Video Premiere!

Thie week, Green Day released a music video for one of their current songs: "Cigarettes and Valentines". The track is a part of their upcoming live album with a bonus DVD entitled "Awesome as F**k" and was recorded during their 2009-2010 world tour. Watch the music video below! (more...)

AMERICAN IDIOT Wins GRAMMY for Best Musical Show Album!

The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards will take place live from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles tonight, Feb. 13, 2011 and broadcast on CBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The award for Best Musical Show album has been revealed during the pre-ceremony live stream here and the winner is...the AMERICAN IDIOT Original Cast Recording! (more...)

AMERICAN IDIOT Will Begin National Tour in Fall 2011

Based on Green Day's groundbreaking rock opera American Idiot, Billie Joe Armstrong and the band collaborate with one of the theatre's most acclaimed creative teams, led by the Tony Award-winning director Michael Mayer, Pulitzer Prize and two-time Tony Award-winning composer and orchestrator Tom Kitt, and Olivier Award-winning choreographer Steven Hoggett, to bring this explosive, iconic album to the stage. Beginning in the fall, AMERICAN IDIOT, which opened on Broadway in April 2010 and has been playing the St. James Theatre since, will be brought to venues around the country. (more...)

AFI's Davey Havok, Van Hughes, Justin Guarini & More Joining AMERICAN IDIOT in March; Gallagher Departs

Former American Idol runner up and Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown alum Justin Guarini revealed to BroadwayWorld at the Drama League Gala last night that he will be joining the cast of AMERICAN IDIOT in March. (more...)

RIALTO CHATTER: Justin Guarini to Become an AMERICAN IDIOT in March

Former American Idol runner up and Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown alum Justin Guarini revealed at the Drama League Gala last night that he will be joining the cast of American Idiot in March. Guarini did not reveal which role he would be assuming. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Etheridge Vlogs from Backstage at AMERICAN IDIOT

OSCAR® and GRAMMY® Award winning rock star Melissa Etheridge will play the role of "St. Jimmy" for a one-week engagement in AMERICAN IDIOT, February 1 - 6, 2011. Check out Etheridge's backstage AMERICAN IDIOT vlog below! (more...)

Photo Coverage: Melissa Etheridge Joins the Cast of AMERICAN IDIOT

OSCAR® and GRAMMY® Award winning rock star Melissa Etheridge will play the role of "St. Jimmy" for a one-week engagement in AMERICAN IDIOT, February 1 - 6, 2011. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture her debut curtain call. (more...)

BWW TV: Melissa Etheridge Takes the Stage with the AMERICAN IDIOTS!

OSCAR® and GRAMMY® Award winning rock star Melissa Etheridge will play the role of "St. Jimmy" for a one-week engagement in AMERICAN IDIOT, February 1 - 6, 2011. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture her debut curtain call performance! (more...)

Melissa Etheridge Begins Run as ST. JIMMY in AMERICAN IDIOT , 2/1

The producers of the critically acclaimed AMERICAN IDIOT announced today that OSCAR® and GRAMMY® Award winning rock star Melissa Etheridge will play the role of "St. Jimmy" for a one-week engagement, February 1 - 6, 2011. Ms. Etheridge is one of the most iconic recording artists in the music industry. For the rest of the month, Green Day frontman and the musical's composer and co-author Billie Joe Armstrong will return to the role of "St. Jimmy" and complete his 50 performance, limited engagement from February 10-27, 2011 at the St. James Theatre, 246 West 44 Street. (more...)

Photo Flash: Melissa Etheridge in AMERICAN IDIOT!

OSCAR® and GRAMMY® Award winning rock star Melissa Etheridge will play the role of "St. Jimmy" for a one-week engagement in AMERICAN IDIOT, February 1 - 6, 2011. Ms. Etheridge is one of the most iconic recording artists in the music industry. For the rest of the month, Green Day frontman and the musical's composer and co-author Billie Joe Armstrong will return to the role of "St. Jimmy" and complete his 50 performance, limited engagement from February 10-27, 2011 at the St. James Theatre, 246 West 44 Street. (more...)