Music by Green Day
Lyrics by Billie Joe Armstrong
Book by Billie Joe Armstrong and Michael Mayer
The two-time Tony Award-winning hit musical Green Day’s American Idiot, based on the Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum album, boldly pushes the boundaries of the American musical. This high-octane production includes every song from Green Day’s album, American Idiot, along with several tracks from its follow-up release, 21st Century Breakdown.
With razor-sharp guitars and thundering drums, the story unfolds around anti-hero Johnny and his friends Tunny and Will. When these three discontented friends escape the limitations of their hometown for the excitement of urban life, their paths quickly diverge: Tunny joins the armed forces, Will is summoned back home due to family obligations, and Johnny finds himself torn between a tempting love interest and a risky newfound friendship. This energy-fueled rock opera, American Idiot, features minimal dialogue and instead relies heavily on the lyrics of Green Day’s groundbreaking album to advance the storyline.
Content Warning: Green Day’s American Idiot is intended for mature audiences. This production will feature strong language, non-firing gun replicas, depictions of domestic abuse, attempted suicide, and sexual situations, as well as simulated smoking and drug use. American Idiot is a punk-rock musical featuring a live band. Sound levels may exceed typical expectations for musical theatre.
Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts
Friday, April 4, 2025, at 8 p.m.
Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Sunday, April 6, 2025, at 3 p.m.
GENERAL PUBLIC: $25
SENIOR CITIZENS/ALUMNI: $20
STUDENTS: $10
SHU STUDENTS: $5
FACULTY/STAFF: $10