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2010 Drama Desk Awards

Posted on May 24, 2010 by David Fick

The Drama Desk Awards were presented last night in a ceremony hosted by Patti LuPone. Memphis won 4 awards, including Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Montego Glover tied with Catherine Zeta-Jones), Outstanding Music and Orchestrations. La Cage aux … Continue reading →

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AMERICAN IDIOT Production Photos

Posted on April 13, 2010 by David Fick

American Idiot, the new rock musical based on the concept album of the same name by Green Day – with a few songs from their more recent release 21st Century Breakdown thrown in for fun, opens next week. Here’s a … Continue reading →

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GIRLFRIEND at Berkeley Rep

Posted on April 9, 2010 by David Fick

As one old Berkeley Rep production (American Idiot) tiptoes towards its opening night on Broadway, Girlfriend, a new musical with a book by Todd Almond and music and lyrics by Matthew Sweet makes its debut in California tonight. Based on … Continue reading →

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The New AMERICAN IDIOT Single

Posted on December 22, 2009 by David Fick

The cast of American Idiot has recorded a single version of the song “21 Guns”, which was produced by Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong. It’s be available for download at many places, one of them being Amazon.com.

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AMERICAN IDIOT Broadway Bound

Posted on November 9, 2009 by David Fick

Playbill is reporting that American Idiot is Broadway bound, but that no timeline for a production has been established yet. Interesting pictures with the article too…. Hands up who wants to see John Gallagher Jr and Tony Vincent making out … Continue reading →

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Another AMERICAN IDIOT Extension!

Posted on September 30, 2009 by David Fick

American Idiot is doing great business over at Berkeley Rep. The show has already become the theatre company’s top-grossing show, breaking advance sale records before the show even opened. Now, following a three week extension announced at the start of … Continue reading →

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AMERICAN IDIOT Extends

Posted on September 3, 2009 by David Fick

American Idiot, which starts previews tomorrow with opening night set for September 16th has exceeded expectations for advance bookings and has announced an three week extension. The show would originally have to closed on October 11, but will now run … Continue reading →

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Casting AMERICAN IDIOT

Posted on August 3, 2009 by David Fick

The complete cast for American Idiot has been announced. The principle cast features: John Gallagher, Jr as Johnny; Matt Caplan as Tunny; Michael Esper as Will; Tony Vincent as St. Jimmy; Mary Faber as Heather; Rebecca Naomi Jones as Whatsername; … Continue reading →

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AMERICAN IDIOT: the Green Day Musical

Posted on July 29, 2009 by David Fick

Green Day’s American Idiot has been adapted for the musical theatre stage and the creative team has been announced. From Playbill: Tony Award-winning orchestrator and composer Tom Kitt, whose Next to Normal is playing Broadway, has joined the creative team … Continue reading →

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