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WHAT IS AMERICAN IDIOT?
American Idiot is a modern rock musical based on the work of award-winning band Green Day. American Idiot is the story of three boyhood friends, each searching for meaning in a post 9/11 world.
This thrilling new musical has had Green Day fans in rapture and introduced a generation of theatregoers to their powerful and moving musical style.
AMERICAN IDIOT - BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
American Idiot had an extensive run at London's Arts Theatre in 2015 and is currently on a UK tour. At the conclusion of the tour it will return to the Arts Theatre - By Popular Demand.
WHO IS IN AMERICAN IDIOT?
American Idiot will feature X Factor Finalist Amelia Lily and Newton Faulkner.
WHO ARE GREEN DAY?
US rock band Green Day released their American Idiot album back in 2004. Inspired by epic rock operas such as Jesus Christ Superstar and The Who’s Tommy, the album soon went multi-platinum, selling over 15m copies to date and winning a Grammy for Best Rock Album. Now in 2015 they’ve been inducted in to the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame confirming their reputation as one of the biggest rock music acts of the last 20 years. Its hit songs include Boulevard of Broken Dreams, 21 Guns, Wake Me Up When September Ends, Holiday and the blockbuster title track American Idiot. Also included are several songs from Green Day’s 2009 release 21st Century Breakdown, and an unreleased love song, When It’s Time.
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WHAT IS AMERICAN IDIOT?
American Idiot is a modern rock musical based on the work of award-winning band Green Day. American Idiot is the story of three boyhood friends, each searching for meaning in a post 9/11 world.
This thrilling new musical has had Green Day fans in rapture and introduced a generation of theatregoers to their powerful and moving musical style.
AMERICAN IDIOT - BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
American Idiot had an extensive run at London's Arts Theatre in 2015 and is currently on a UK tour. At the conclusion of the tour it will return to the Arts Theatre - By Popular Demand.
WHO IS IN AMERICAN IDIOT?
American Idiot will feature X Factor Finalist Amelia Lily and Newton Faulkner.
WHO ARE GREEN DAY?
US rock band Green Day released their American Idiot album back in 2004. Inspired by epic rock operas such as Jesus Christ Superstar and The Who’s Tommy, the album soon went multi-platinum, selling over 15m copies to date and winning a Grammy for Best Rock Album. Now in 2015 they’ve been inducted in to the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame confirming their reputation as one of the biggest rock music acts of the last 20 years. Its hit songs include Boulevard of Broken Dreams, 21 Guns, Wake Me Up When September Ends, Holiday and the blockbuster title track American Idiot. Also included are several songs from Green Day’s 2009 release 21st Century Breakdown, and an unreleased love song, When It’s Time.
Description
WHAT IS AMERICAN IDIOT?
American Idiot is a modern rock musical based on the work of award-winning band Green Day. American Idiot is the story of three boyhood friends, each searching for meaning in a post 9/11 world.
This thrilling new musical has had Green Day fans in rapture and introduced a generation of theatregoers to their powerful and moving musical style.
AMERICAN IDIOT - BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
American Idiot had an extensive run at London's Arts Theatre in 2015 and is currently on a UK tour. At the conclusion of the tour it will return to the Arts Theatre - By Popular Demand.
WHO IS IN AMERICAN IDIOT?
American Idiot will feature X Factor Finalist Amelia Lily and Newton Faulkner.
WHO ARE GREEN DAY?
US rock band Green Day released their American Idiot album back in 2004. Inspired by epic rock operas such as Jesus Christ Superstar and The Who’s Tommy, the album soon went multi-platinum, selling over 15m copies to date and winning a Grammy for Best Rock Album. Now in 2015 they’ve been inducted in to the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame confirming their reputation as one of the biggest rock music acts of the last 20 years. Its hit songs include Boulevard of Broken Dreams, 21 Guns, Wake Me Up When September Ends, Holiday and the blockbuster title track American Idiot. Also included are several songs from Green Day’s 2009 release 21st Century Breakdown, and an unreleased love song, When It’s Time.
Cast and creatives
CAST
Whatsername - Amelia Lily
Johnny - Newton Faulker
Tunny - Alexis Gerred
Extraordinary Girl - Alice StokesTheo - Cellen Chugg Jones
Heather - Emma Housley
Alysha - Jemma Geanous
Karina Hind - Libby
Will - Steve Rushton
St Jimmy - Lucas Rush
Gerard - Llandyll Gove
Swing - Lawrence Liber
CREATIVE TEAM
Music - Green Day
Lyrics - Billy Joe Armstrong
Director and Choregrapher - Racky Plews
Designer - Sara Perks
Lighting Designer - Tim Deiling
Sound Designer - Chris Whybrow
Musical Supervisor - Richard Morris
Musical Director - Robert Wicks
Associate Choreographer - Ryan-Lee Seager
Assistant Choreographer - Katie Bradley
Video Designer - Ashley Joiner
Associate Musical Supervisor - Mark Crossland
Cast and creatives
CAST
Whatsername - Amelia Lily
Johnny - Newton Faulker
Tunny - Alexis Gerred
Extraordinary Girl - Alice StokesTheo - Cellen Chugg Jones
Heather - Emma Housley
Alysha - Jemma Geanous
Karina Hind - Libby
Will - Steve Rushton
St Jimmy - Lucas Rush
Gerard - Llandyll Gove
Swing - Lawrence Liber
CREATIVE TEAM
Music - Green Day
Lyrics - Billy Joe Armstrong
Director and Choregrapher - Racky Plews
Designer - Sara Perks
Lighting Designer - Tim Deiling
Sound Designer - Chris Whybrow
Musical Supervisor - Richard Morris
Musical Director - Robert Wicks
Associate Choreographer - Ryan-Lee Seager
Assistant Choreographer - Katie Bradley
Video Designer - Ashley Joiner
Associate Musical Supervisor - Mark Crossland
Cast and creatives
CAST
Whatsername - Amelia Lily
Johnny - Newton Faulker
Tunny - Alexis Gerred
Extraordinary Girl - Alice StokesTheo - Cellen Chugg Jones
Heather - Emma Housley
Alysha - Jemma Geanous
Karina Hind - Libby
Will - Steve Rushton
St Jimmy - Lucas Rush
Gerard - Llandyll Gove
Swing - Lawrence Liber
CREATIVE TEAM
Music - Green Day
Lyrics - Billy Joe Armstrong
Director and Choregrapher - Racky Plews
Designer - Sara Perks
Lighting Designer - Tim Deiling
Sound Designer - Chris Whybrow
Musical Supervisor - Richard Morris
Musical Director - Robert Wicks
Associate Choreographer - Ryan-Lee Seager
Assistant Choreographer - Katie Bradley
Video Designer - Ashley Joiner
Associate Musical Supervisor - Mark Crossland
Awards
2010 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Director Of A Musical
64th Tony Awards 2010
Best Scenic Design Of A Musical
Best Lighting Design Of A Musical
60th Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Lighting Design
53rd Grammy Awards 2010
Best Musical Show Album
Awards
2010 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Director Of A Musical
64th Tony Awards 2010
Best Scenic Design Of A Musical
Best Lighting Design Of A Musical
60th Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Lighting Design
53rd Grammy Awards 2010
Best Musical Show Album
Awards
2010 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Director Of A Musical
64th Tony Awards 2010
Best Scenic Design Of A Musical
Best Lighting Design Of A Musical
60th Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Lighting Design
53rd Grammy Awards 2010
Best Musical Show Album
Opening times
Monday to Saturday at 8pm Saturday at 2.30pm Sunday at 3pm and 6pm
Opening times
Monday to Saturday at 8pm Saturday at 2.30pm Sunday at 3pm and 6pm
Opening times
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