American Idiot at the Arts Theatre

Green Day’s American Idiot returns to London’s Arts Theatre.

Green Day’s explosive, award-winning Broadway musical American Idiot, returns to The Arts theatre after a smash-hit run last year.  The two-time Tony Award® winning hit musical American Idiot is based on Green Day’s GRAMMY® Award-winning, multi-platinum album, American Idiot, and boldly takes the American musical where it’s never gone before.

The New York Times declared it an experience that is “thrilling, emotionally charged, and as moving as any Broadway musical!”

American Idiot runs from 8 July 2016 until 25 September 2016 at the Arts Theatre.

STORY

American Idiot tells the story of three lifelong friends, forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia. Their quest for true meaning in a post 9/11 world leads them on the most exhilarating theatrical journey of the season.

Featuring the hits “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” “21 Guns,” “Wake Me Up When September Ends,” “Holiday” and the blockbuster title track, “American Idiot”.

CAST

The cast features pop musician Newton Faulkner (Johnny)  X Factor finalist Amelia Lily (Whatsername), Cellen Chugg Jones (Theo), Jemma Geanaus (Alysha), Alexis Gerred (Tunny), Llandyll Gove (Gerard), Karina Hind (Libby), Emma Housley (Heather), Lawrence Libor (Swing), Lucas Rush (St Jimmy) Steve Rushton (Will) and Alice Stokoe (Extraordinary Girl).

CREATIVE TEAM

American Idiot features the music of Green Day and the lyrics of its lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong and book by Billie Joe Armstrong and Michael Mayer. The musical is being directed and choreographed by Racky Plews, with sound by Chris Whybrow, design by Sara Perks and lighting by Tim Deiling.

REVIEWS

★★★★ “An affecting snapshot of our times” Kate Maltby, The Times
★★★★ “Throbs with the energy of a rock gig” Paul Taylor, The Independent
★★★★ “uninterrupted chaos” Rachel Ward, The Telegraph
★★★ “90 minutes of musical bravado” Lyn Gardner, The Guardian
★★★ “Go for the time of your life” Fiona Mountford, Evening Standard

Show Information

Important Notes

Age Restrictions: Recommended Age is 14+. The performance contains some adult themes and strong language.

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Green Day’s American Idiot returns to the West End

Green Day's punk rock musical American Idiot will return to the West End from July 2017. Pop musician Newton Faulkner will star as Johnny alongside X Factor finalist Amelia Lily as Whatsername. The show will also feature Cellen Chugg Jones (Theo), Jemma Geanaus (Alysha), Alexis Gerred (Tunny), Llandyll Gove (Gerard), Karina Hind (Libby), Emma Housley (Heather), Lawrence Libor (Swing), Lucas Rush (St Jimmy) Steve Rushton (Will) and Alice Stokoe (Extraordinary Girl). Winner of two Tony Awards® and the 2010 Grammy Award winner for Best Musical Show Album, American Idiot is the story of three boyhood friends, each searching for meaning in a post 9/11 world. The show features the music of Green Day with the lyrics of its lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong and book by Billie Joe Armstrong and Michael Mayer. Its hit songs include Boulevard of Broken Dreams, 21 Guns, Wake Me Up When September Ends, Holiday and the blockbuster title track American Idiot. American Idiot will run from 8 July 2016 and 25 September 2016 at the Arts Theatre. BOOKING Book tickets to American Idiot

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Full casting announced for American Idiot at the Arts theatre

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="240"] Alex Gerred[/caption] Green Day's American Idiot announce full casting for its West End run The award-winning Broadway musical American Idiot has announced full casting for its upcoming run at the Arts theatre.  Joining the already announced Amelia Lily who plays Whatshername are Luke Baker (Theo), Natasha Barnes (Heather), Alexis Gerred (Tunny), Llandyll Gove (Gerard), Raquel Jones (Extraordinary girl), Natasha Karp (Alysha) Robyn Mellor (Libby), Lucas Rush (St. Jimmy), Steve Rushton (Will), Aaron Sidwell (Johnny) and Ross William Wild (Joshua). American Idiot is the story of three boyhood friends, each searching for meaning in a post 9-11 world. Winner of two Tony Awards® and the 2010 Grammy Award winner for Best Musical Show Album, its hit songs include “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” “21 Guns,” “Wake Me Up When September Ends,” “Holiday” and the blockbuster title track “American Idiot” from Green Day’s 2004 Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum album. Also included are several songs from Green Day’s 2009 release “21st Century Breakdown,” and an unreleased love song, “When It’s Time.” American Idiot runs from 17 July 2015 until 27 September 2015 at the Arts Theatre. BOOK Book tickets to American Idiot

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Amelia Lily to star in Green Day musical American Idiot

X Factor's Amelia Lily to star in American Idiot at the Arts theatre. Former X Factor star Amelia Lily is to play Whatshername in Green Day's award-winning Broadway musical American Idiot. Lily, who is currently working on her debut studio album and starring in a tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat will also be making her West End debut in the production of American Idiot: The Musical. American Idiot's latest production will be staged at the Arts Theatre from July 17 2015 until September 27 2015. The musical features music from Green Day's 2004 album American Idiot, including the title track, Wake Me Up When September Ends, 21 Guns, Boulevard of Broken Dreams and an unrelease love song When it's time. The producers of American Idiot – The Musical said, “We are absolutely delighted to be bringing American Idiot to the Arts Theatre this Summer and Autumn, following its very successful life on Broadway. It’s a cracking musical for fans old and new, and we have had a fantastic relationship with the Arts Theatre for years. We can’t wait to bring this musical to the heart of London” Further casting is yet to be announced. BOOK Book tickets to American Idiot

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