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'Go Forth' supports Berkeley Rep's premiere of American Idiot
29 Sep '09
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Based on the multi-platinum album of the same name, American Idiot follows working-class characters from the suburbs to the city to the Middle East, as they seek redemption in a world filled with frustration - an exhilarating journey borne along by Green Day's electrifying songs. This high-octane show includes every song from the album, as well as several new songs from 21(st) Century Breakdown. With an onstage band and 19 young performers, American Idiot receives its world premiere at Berkeley Rep, the Tony-winning playhouse that launched last year's provocative rock musical Passing Strange.
As Time Magazine described the album, "You will hear a story about Jesus of Suburbia, his dangerous friend St. Jimmy, and a heroic girl named Whatshername, who are struggling to express their individuality in a mass-media culture." This ideological fusion is exactly what the Levi's(R) brand has always encouraged, fostering those individuals struggling with their identity to embrace their differences and to never conform to societal restrictions.
The show features the music of Green Day - vocalist/guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist Mike Dirnt, and drummer Tre Cool - along with Armstrong's lyrics. It is being staged by Tony Award-winning director Michael Mayer, who collaborated with Armstrong on the story. Berkeley Rep presents American Idiot in association with Tom Hulce and Ira Pittelman, the lead producers of Spring Awakening. The production features choreography by Olivier Award-winner Steven Hoggett with Tony-winning composer Tom Kitt providing orchestrations, arrangements, and musical supervision.
In addition to Ms. Lauer, the design team includes Tony-nominee Christine Jones (sets), two-time Tony-winner Kevin Adams (lights), Obie Award-winner Brian Ronan (sound), and video designer Darrel Maloney. The music director is Carmel Dean and the associate choreographer is Lorin Latarro.
As Time Magazine described the album, "You will hear a story about Jesus of Suburbia, his dangerous friend St. Jimmy, and a heroic girl named Whatshername, who are struggling to express their individuality in a mass-media culture." This ideological fusion is exactly what the Levi's(R) brand has always encouraged, fostering those individuals struggling with their identity to embrace their differences and to never conform to societal restrictions.
The show features the music of Green Day - vocalist/guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist Mike Dirnt, and drummer Tre Cool - along with Armstrong's lyrics. It is being staged by Tony Award-winning director Michael Mayer, who collaborated with Armstrong on the story. Berkeley Rep presents American Idiot in association with Tom Hulce and Ira Pittelman, the lead producers of Spring Awakening. The production features choreography by Olivier Award-winner Steven Hoggett with Tony-winning composer Tom Kitt providing orchestrations, arrangements, and musical supervision.
In addition to Ms. Lauer, the design team includes Tony-nominee Christine Jones (sets), two-time Tony-winner Kevin Adams (lights), Obie Award-winner Brian Ronan (sound), and video designer Darrel Maloney. The music director is Carmel Dean and the associate choreographer is Lorin Latarro.
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