Slinging razor guitars, thundering drums, and an anti-hero named Johnny. Not the prelude of typical entries in the canon of musical theatre. But these elements herald a groundbreaking American musical all the same: with the burning passion of characters who yearn for something more, songs bursting with emotion, and a story that dares you to feel and celebrate and hope. The music of Green Day and the lyrics of lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong captured the zeitgeist of a generation with its ... view more »
Slinging razor guitars, thundering drums, and an anti-hero named Johnny. Not the prelude of typical entries in the canon of musical theatre. But these elements herald a groundbreaking American musical all the same: with the burning passion of characters who yearn for something more, songs bursting with emotion, and a story that dares you to feel and celebrate and hope. The music of Green Day and the lyrics of lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong captured the zeitgeist of a generation with its Grammy Award®-winning multi-platinum album. American Idiot puts those raw emotions front and center in a highly theatrical and thoroughly satisfying rock opera that burns up the stage.
NOTE: This show contains mature content and strong language. Recommended for mature audiences.
Rave Reviews are In:
Review: ‘American Idiot’ delivers the proper punk snarl at Chance Theater – Orange County Register
‘American Idiot’ is a “Veritable feast for the eyes” for StageSceneLA
Stage and Cinema felt the visceral heat
Calling out to Idiot America: Stage Raw has something to say!
“American Idiot” is an A-Plus Odyssey of Adolescent Angst across the U.S. of A-lienation!
Personal and Political: Interviews on American Idiot with Director James Michael McHale and Chance Managing Director Casey Long
The Show Report proclaims that “American Idiot” is “thrillingly raucous and gorgeously wrought!”
The Orange Curtain Review wanted to keep rockin’ out after seeing “American Idiot”
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