2010 Tony Awards: American Idiot the Musical Loses to Memphis
American Idiot Wins Two Tony Awards
While American Idiot lost to Memphis for the Best musical, they did pick up two Tony awards. American Idiot won tony's for "Best Scenic Design of a Musical" and also for "Best Lighting Design of a Musical".
What is the Musical American Idiot?
American Idiot is an adaptation of the rock band Green Day's concept album of the same name. Michael Mayer directs the punk rock musical. During last night's Tony awards, the highly energetic title song of the musical American Idiot was performed. Here is a link to the lyrics of the song (warning profanity in the lyrics).
Synopsis of American Idiot the Musical
The musical American Idiot expands on the Green Day lyrics. The story revolves around the central character, Johnny an alienated youth who flees suburbia for the city in order to find himself. Other characters include his friends Will and Tunny, one who is working on his relationship with a pregnant girlfriend and the other a member of the military serving in Iraq.
What the Critics Say about American Idiot
According to Wikipedia, American Idiot opened to mixed positive reviews from critics. The musical did receive one crucial rave review from the much-coveted New York Times. American Idiot premiered on Broadway on March 24, 2010 but did not officially open until April 20, 2010.
American Idiot Ticket Information
American Idiot is playing at Broadway's St. James Theatre. Tickets are available and pricing starts at $32 a ticket. Click here for a link to ticket information for American Idiot the musical.
Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Idiot_(musical)
http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/greenday/americanidiot.html
http://theater.nytimes.com/2010/04/21/theater/reviews/21idiot.html
http://www.broadway.com/shows/american-idiot/
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5 Comments
Post a CommentAmerican Idiot is the most original thing to hit broadway in a decade. Yes, I can see the irony of that bold hyperbole since the musical is an adaptation of an original work, but this is a production that is so different and unique that it truly did deserve the award. Not to mention the fact that having a Punk Rock show might draw new theatergoers.
I have seen American Idoit and LOVED it!! They soo should have won over Memphis...was disappointed. I am a HUGE Green Day fan so I could be a little biased, but frankly none of the shows nominated looked even remotely interesting.
I hadn't heard of American Idiot, but I really want to see Memphis on my next New York trip.
Having seen neither show, the name alone would have determined the winner for me!
Totally missed the Tony Awards! cheers :)