Springfield Theatre Centre presents Green Day’s American Idiot
Sponsored by the Lilac Fund of the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln
The two-time Tony Award-winning hit musical Green Day’s American Idiot, based on the Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum album, boldly takes the American musical where it’s never gone before. This high-octane show includes every song from Green Day’s album, American Idiot, as well as several songs from its follow-up release, 21st Century Breakdown.
Johnny, Tunny, and Will struggle to find meaning in a post-9/11 world. When the three disgruntled men flee the constraints of their hometown for the thrills of city life, their paths are quickly estranged when Tunny enters the armed forces, Will is called back home to attend to familial responsibilities, and Johnny’s attention becomes divided by a seductive love interest and a hazardous new friendship.
An energy-fueled rock opera, American Idiot, features little dialogue and instead relies on the lyrics from Green Day’s groundbreaking album to execute the story line.
Due to strong adult themes and explicit language, Green Day’s American Idiot is rated R.
Strobe lights and smoke may be used as part of this event.
NOTE: Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases locally, we will be asking people to please wear protective masks while in the theatre. There is an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 in public spaces. Audience members assume all risk of contracting COVID-19.
