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A Review of American Idiot (Broadway)

By Drew S., March 09, 2011

  • Acting
    5 stars
  • Choreography
    3 stars
  • Dancing
    4 stars
  • Direction
    4 stars
  • Lyrics
    4 stars
  • Music
    4 stars
  • Overall
    4 stars
  • Production
    4 stars
  • Singing
    5 stars
  • Story
    3 stars
  • Writing
    4 stars

I saw American Idiot (Broadway) on 01/26/11. Overall, I'd say it was a 4-star rating. I'd summarize it by saying “I had the best time at a Broadway show than I have had in awhile.”

I had a toe-tappingly good time and left the show feeling amped up and impressed by the talent on stage. I'd describe the show as energetic, funny, and loud. The performers was a highlight of the show because it takes a lot of energy to do what they do 8 times a week. If this were a movie, I'd rate it R. I would recommend this show to friends but not to young kids.

I saw this show because Billie Joe Armstong was in the show that night. I would see it again. I sat in the right orchestra area of the theater. The view was good and the seats were tight but fine.

I had been unimpressed with their Tony Awards performance and I was worried about going to a "Green Day musical", so I was apprehensive about going to the show. I knew more songs than I realized. And I was blown away by the performers. They were really great. I really enjoyed myself. And the show was 95 minutes with no intermission - which I like.

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