American Idiot

Musical - Original

St. James Theatre

  • First Preview: March 24, 2010
  • Opening Date: April 20, 2010
  • Closing Date: April 24, 2011
  • Previews: 26
  • Performances: 422

Lyrics: Billie Joe Armstrong

Book: Billie Joe Armstrong, Michael Mayer

Music: Green Day

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Synopsis

In this musical adapted from Green Day's 2004 concept album of the same name, working-class characters — from the suburbs to the city to the Middle East — seek redemption in a world filled with frustration.

Official

Website:
americanidiotonbroadway.com

Twitter:
@americanidiotny

 

Opening Night Cast

John Gallagher Jr. in American Idiot John Gallagher Jr. Johnny
Tony Vincent in American Idiot Tony Vincent St. Jimmy
Stark Sands in American Idiot Stark Sands Tunny
Michael Esper in American Idiot Michael Esper Will
Rebecca Naomi Jones in American Idiot Rebecca Naomi Jones Whatsername
Christina Sajous in American Idiot Christina Sajous The Extraordinary Girl
Mary Faber in American Idiot Mary Faber Heather
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Opening Night Production Credits

Billie Joe Armstrong Billie Joe Armstrong Book
Michael Mayer Michael Mayer Book
  Green Day Music
  Green Day Lyrics
Billie Joe Armstrong Billie Joe Armstrong Lyrics
Michael Mayer Michael Mayer Director
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American Idiot - Opening Night
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Galleries (13)

Production Photos

  • Justin Guarini, Davey Havok and Van Hughes in American Idiot
  • First Look at American Idiot on Broadway
  • Green Day's American Idiot at Berkeley Rep
 

On the Scene

  • Melissa Etheridge Debuts in American Idiot
  • American Idiot and Billie Joe Armstrong Celebrate 300th Performance on Broadway
  • Billie Joe Armstrong Debuts in Broadway's American Idiot
  • The Cast of American Idiot Shows Off Its "Rock Band" Skills
 

Exclusive Photo Feature

  • PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day With American Idiot's Extraordinary Girl, Libby Winters
 
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Videos (8)

 

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Awards


Astaire Awards

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
2010 Outstanding Choreographer of a Broadway Show Steven Hoggett Nominee

Drama Desk Award

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
2010 Outstanding Director of a Musical Michael Mayer Winner
2010 Outstanding Musical   Nominee
2010 Outstanding Orchestrations Tom Kitt Nominee

Drama League

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
2010 Distinguished Production of a Musical   Nominee

Outer Critics Circle

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
2010 Outstanding Lighting Design Kevin Adams Winner
2010 Outstanding New Broadway Musical   Nominee

Tony Award

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
2010 Lighting Design of a Musical Kevin Adams Winner
2010 Musical   Nominee
2010 Scenic Design of a Musical Christine Jones Winner

Grosses

Week Ending Week # This Week Gross
Potential Gross		 Diff $ Avg Ticket
Top Ticket		 Seats Sold
Seats in Theatre		 Perfs
(Prev)		 % Cap
This Week 		Diff %
Cap
Apr. 24, 2011 48 $1,355,740
$1,492,808		 $501,047 $104.70
$250.00		 12949
1709		 8
0		 94.71% 20.05%
Apr. 17, 2011 47 $854,693
$1,492,808		 $151,661 $83.74
$250.00		 10207
1709		 8
0		 74.66% 10.72%
Apr. 10, 2011 46 $703,032
$1,492,808		 $283,649 $80.42
$250.00		 8742
1709		 8
0		 63.94% 12.78%
Apr. 3, 2011 45 $419,383
$1,492,808		 - $59.95
$250.00		 6995
1709		 8
0		 51.16% -
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Totals
Last 4 Weeks
   $3,332,848
$5,971,232		   $82.20 38893
54688		 32
0		 71.12 %  
Cumulative
   $39,798,052
$76,747,002		   $76.62
$250.00		 510723
765632		 422
26		 66.71 %  
 
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