American Idiot: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
American Idiot follows the lives of three disenchanted young men – Johnny, Will, and Tunny – as they search for meaning in a post-9/11 world. Frustrated with their suburban lives, they each take different paths: Johnny becomes a city rebel, Will struggles with the responsibilities of fatherhood, and Tunny enlists in the military. American Idiot explores themes of rebellion, self-discovery, and the desire for a better future.
Musical Information
Parental Warning: Adult Themes/Content
Musical Type: Contemporary (2009)
Cast Size: 10+
Genre: Drama
Setting: 2000s / USA
Creative Team
Music: Green Day
Lyrics/Book: Billie Joe Armstrong
Book: Michael Mayer
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (2010)➝
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Licensing: Music Theatre International➝
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
2000s, America, College, Dramatic, Jukebox Musical, One-Act, Rock, Sung-Through
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