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American Idiot follows the exhilarating journey of a new generation of young Americans as they struggle to find meaning in a post-9/11 world, borne along by Green Day's electrifying score. This high-octane show includes every song from the acclaimed album American Idiot, as well as several songs from the band's Grammy-winning release, 21st Century Breakdown.


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Performances ended on Apr. 24, 2011.

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About American Idiot

What Is the Story of American Idiot?

This new musical follows the exhilarating journey of a new generation of young Americans, lead by friends Johnny, Tunny and Will, as they struggle to find meaning in a post-9/11 world, borne along by Green Day's electrifying score. When the three disgruntled men flee the constraints of their hometown for the thrills of city life, their paths are quickly estranged when Tunney enters the armed forces, Michael is called back home to attend familial responsibilities, and Johnny’s attention becomes divided by a seductive love interest and a hazardous new friendship. This high-octane show includes every song from Green Day's album American Idiot, as well as several songs from follow-up release, 21st Century Breakdown.

Watch Green Day Take Over Broadway With Impromptu Concert on American Idiot's Closing Night
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Watch Green Day Take Over Broadway With Impromptu Concert on American Idiot's Closing Night
Time of Your Life! Green Day Rocks American Idiot's Final Performance with Surprise Concert
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Time of Your Life! Green Day Rocks American Idiot's Final Performance with Surprise Concert
From Justin to You! American Idiot's Justin Guarini Opens Up About Idol, Green Day and More
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From Justin to You! American Idiot's Justin Guarini Opens Up About Idol, Green Day and More
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes Rock Out With Billie Joe Armstrong at American Idiot
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Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes Rock Out With Billie Joe Armstrong at American Idiot
American Idiot Film in the Works; Will Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong Star?
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American Idiot Film in the Works; Will Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong Star?
Justin Guarini Talks Rock at Feinstein's
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Justin Guarini Talks Rock at Feinstein's
Joshua Henry Returns to American Idiot; David Larsen and P.J. Griffith Also Join Cast
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Joshua Henry Returns to American Idiot; David Larsen and P.J. Griffith Also Join Cast
American Idiot Announces Closing; Billie Joe Armstrong to Return for Final Weeks
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American Idiot Announces Closing; Billie Joe Armstrong to Return for Final Weeks
What's Up, Van Hughes? The American Idiot Rocker On Taking the Jump From Standby to Star
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What's Up, Van Hughes? The American Idiot Rocker On Taking the Jump From Standby to Star
First Look! Van Hughes, Davey Havok and Justin Guarini Lead the New Cast of American Idiot
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First Look! Van Hughes, Davey Havok and Justin Guarini Lead the New Cast of American Idiot
American Idiot Ends
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American Idiot Ends
Billie Joe Armstrong Returns to American Idiot
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Billie Joe Armstrong Returns to American Idiot
From Idol to Idiot: Justin Guarini Is Taking Your Questions!
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From Idol to Idiot: Justin Guarini Is Taking Your Questions!
Billie Joe Armstrong Sends Off American Idiot's John Gallagher Jr. and Michael Esper With 'Love'
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Billie Joe Armstrong Sends Off American Idiot's John Gallagher Jr. and Michael Esper With 'Love'
A Green Day for Gaga! Lady Gaga Goes Wild for Billie Joe and American Idiot
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A Green Day for Gaga! Lady Gaga Goes Wild for Billie Joe and American Idiot
Exclusive! Lady Gaga Calls American Idiot Cast ‘Rock Stars,’ Shares Own Broadway Dreams
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Exclusive! Lady Gaga Calls American Idiot Cast ‘Rock Stars,’ Shares Own Broadway Dreams
Billie Joe Armstrong Wins Grammy for American Idiot Broadway Cast Album
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Billie Joe Armstrong Wins Grammy for American Idiot Broadway Cast Album
American Idiot Welcomes New Cast
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American Idiot Welcomes New Cast
AFI's Davey Havok, Justin Guarini and Van Hughes Lead New American Idiot Cast
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AFI's Davey Havok, Justin Guarini and Van Hughes Lead New American Idiot Cast
For Your Entertainment: Fans Want Adam Lambert to be American Idiot's Next St. Jimmy
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For Your Entertainment: Fans Want Adam Lambert to be American Idiot's Next St. Jimmy
Weekend Poll: Which 2011 Grammy Nominee Should Join the Cast of American Idiot?
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Weekend Poll: Which 2011 Grammy Nominee Should Join the Cast of American Idiot?
Melissa Etheridge Rocks Out in Her First Performance as American Idiot's St. Jimmy
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Melissa Etheridge Rocks Out in Her First Performance as American Idiot's St. Jimmy
First Look: Melissa Etheridge Steps Into St. Jimmy's Shoes in American Idiot
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First Look: Melissa Etheridge Steps Into St. Jimmy's Shoes in American Idiot
Green Day's Mike Dirnt Joins Billie Joe Armstrong in American Idiot
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Green Day's Mike Dirnt Joins Billie Joe Armstrong in American Idiot
British Newcomer Jeanna de Waal on Her New Life as an American Idiot
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British Newcomer Jeanna de Waal on Her New Life as an American Idiot
Melissa Etheridge to Fill in for Billie Joe Armstrong as American Idiot's St. Jimmy
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Melissa Etheridge to Fill in for Billie Joe Armstrong as American Idiot's St. Jimmy
Squigs Welcomes Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong to American Idiot
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Squigs Welcomes Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong to American Idiot
American Idiot's Billie Joe Armstrong 'Interested' in Writing an Original Musical
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American Idiot's Billie Joe Armstrong 'Interested' in Writing an Original Musical
Billie Joe Armstrong and the Cast of American Idiot Party at Their 300th Performance
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Billie Joe Armstrong and the Cast of American Idiot Party at Their 300th Performance
American Idiot Soldier Stark Sands Salutes His Very Romantic Year
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American Idiot Soldier Stark Sands Salutes His Very Romantic Year
Jeanna de Waal Joins the Cast of American Idiot on Broadway
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Jeanna de Waal Joins the Cast of American Idiot on Broadway
American Idol Winner Kris Allen Takes In the Rocking World of American Idiot
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American Idol Winner Kris Allen Takes In the Rocking World of American Idiot
Idol at Idiot: Kris Allen Rocks Out on Broadway
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Idol at Idiot: Kris Allen Rocks Out on Broadway
John Gallagher Jr. Answers Your Questions on Life as an American Idiot
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John Gallagher Jr. Answers Your Questions on Life as an American Idiot
Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong Will Return to American Idiot
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Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong Will Return to American Idiot
American Idiot's John Gallagher Jr. Is Taking Your Questions!
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American Idiot's John Gallagher Jr. Is Taking Your Questions!
American Idiot, A View from the Bridge & More Win Artios Casting Awards
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American Idiot, A View from the Bridge & More Win Artios Casting Awards
Fans Name American Idiot's St. Jimmy Broadway's Best Halloween Costume
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Fans Name American Idiot's St. Jimmy Broadway's Best Halloween Costume
Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong Bids Farewell After a Rocking Week in American Idiot
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Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong Bids Farewell After a Rocking Week in American Idiot
Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong Has the Time of His Life at His American Idiot Broadway Debut
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Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong Has the Time of His Life at His American Idiot Broadway Debut
Green Day Frontman Billie Joe Armstrong Turns Actor with American Idiot Debut
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Green Day Frontman Billie Joe Armstrong Turns Actor with American Idiot Debut
Jordan Roth Welcomes Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong to Broadway Talks
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Jordan Roth Welcomes Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong to Broadway Talks
Green Day and the Cast of American Idiot Tackles Monday Night Football
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Green Day and the Cast of American Idiot Tackles Monday Night Football
 American Idiot's Tony Vincent Sounds Off on Billie Joe Armstrong's 'Homecoming'
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American Idiot's Tony Vincent Sounds Off on Billie Joe Armstrong's 'Homecoming'
Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong to Appear On Stage at American Idiot
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Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong to Appear On Stage at American Idiot
American Idiot Rocks Late Night
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American Idiot Rocks Late Night
American Idiot’s Michael Esper Has the Time of His Life in His Backstage Digs
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American Idiot’s Michael Esper Has the Time of His Life in His Backstage Digs
The American Idiot Cast Takes Over AOL Sessions
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The American Idiot Cast Takes Over AOL Sessions
American Idiot Gets Ready For Some Football
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American Idiot Gets Ready For Some Football
Kevin and Nick Jonas Pledge Their Allegiance at American Idiot
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Kevin and Nick Jonas Pledge Their Allegiance at American Idiot
What’s Up, Stark Sands? The Idiot Star Talks Military (Acting), Marriage and Patti LuPone
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What’s Up, Stark Sands? The Idiot Star Talks Military (Acting), Marriage and Patti LuPone
Green Day and American Idiot Cast to Perform at New York Jets Game
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Green Day and American Idiot Cast to Perform at New York Jets Game
Squigs Salutes the Rockers of American Idiot
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Squigs Salutes the Rockers of American Idiot
American Idiot's Stark Sands Talks Tattoos and Love on Good Day New York
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American Idiot's Stark Sands Talks Tattoos and Love on Good Day New York
Sting Takes a 'Holiday' to American Idiot
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Sting Takes a 'Holiday' to American Idiot
Wallace Smith Marches Into American Idiot
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Wallace Smith Marches Into American Idiot
American Idiot Rocks Central Park in the Summer Heat
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American Idiot Rocks Central Park in the Summer Heat
The Cast of American Idiot Invades Central Park for Good Morning America
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The Cast of American Idiot Invades Central Park for Good Morning America
American Idiot’s Tony Vincent Gives In to Temptation in His Backstage Digs
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American Idiot’s Tony Vincent Gives In to Temptation in His Backstage Digs
American Idiot's John Gallagher Jr.  Praises Fans and His Idiot Family
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American Idiot's John Gallagher Jr. Praises Fans and His Idiot Family
The Cast of American Idiot Thanks Their Groupies
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The Cast of American Idiot Thanks Their Groupies
American Idiot's John Gallagher Jr. on Rocking with Green Day and Supporting His Glee Buds
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American Idiot's John Gallagher Jr. on Rocking with Green Day and Supporting His Glee Buds
Red Carpet Extra: Green Day on the Relevance of Broadway
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Red Carpet Extra: Green Day on the Relevance of Broadway
American Idiot's Winning Set Designer Christine Jones Wants to Continue Her Love Affair with Michael Mayer
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American Idiot's Winning Set Designer Christine Jones Wants to Continue Her Love Affair with Michael Mayer
Greetings, Green Day! The Rockers Make the Scene at Their First Tonys
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Greetings, Green Day! The Rockers Make the Scene at Their First Tonys
The Cast of American Idiot Fire Their '21 Guns' on The Early Show
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The Cast of American Idiot Fire Their '21 Guns' on The Early Show
American Idiot Wins Diversity Award from Actors' Equity
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American Idiot Wins Diversity Award from Actors' Equity
Next to Normal and American Idiot Cast Members Headed to Joe's Pub for Marriage Equality Benefit Concerts
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Next to Normal and American Idiot Cast Members Headed to Joe's Pub for Marriage Equality Benefit Concerts
Rock Out to American Idiot Songs at Home with Green Day: RockBand
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Rock Out to American Idiot Songs at Home with Green Day: RockBand
American Idiot's Rebecca Naomi Jones Chills Over Coconut Water in Her Backstage Digs
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American Idiot's Rebecca Naomi Jones Chills Over Coconut Water in Her Backstage Digs
Who's That Girl? American Idiot's Christina Sajous on Her Extraordinary Debut
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Who's That Girl? American Idiot's Christina Sajous on Her Extraordinary Debut
Glee Goes Green: Lea Michele and Cast Visit American Idiot
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Glee Goes Green: Lea Michele and Cast Visit American Idiot
A (Green) Day in the Life of American Idiot's Stark Sands
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A (Green) Day in the Life of American Idiot's Stark Sands
The Cast of American Idiot Takes a 'Holiday' at Letterman
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The Cast of American Idiot Takes a 'Holiday' at Letterman
What's Up, Tony Vincent? The Stage Rocker on Embracing His Dark Side in American Idiot
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What's Up, Tony Vincent? The Stage Rocker on Embracing His Dark Side in American Idiot
Red Carpet Video! American Idiot's Rocking Opening Night
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Red Carpet Video! American Idiot's Rocking Opening Night
Green Day's American Idiot Takes Broadway on Opening Night
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Green Day's American Idiot Takes Broadway on Opening Night
American Idiot Hits Late Show
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American Idiot Hits Late Show
Green Night: Green Day Talks American Idiot With Late Night’s Jimmy Fallon
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Green Night: Green Day Talks American Idiot With Late Night’s Jimmy Fallon
Video Sneak Peek! Watch American Idiot Aim '21 Guns' at Broadway Glory
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Video Sneak Peek! Watch American Idiot Aim '21 Guns' at Broadway Glory
Liza's a Green Day Fan? The Legend Rocks Out at American Idiot
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Liza's a Green Day Fan? The Legend Rocks Out at American Idiot
A New Stage for Green Day! Take a First Look at American Idiot on Broadway
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A New Stage for Green Day! Take a First Look at American Idiot on Broadway
American Idiot Cast Recording Release Set to Coincide with Opening Night
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American Idiot Cast Recording Release Set to Coincide with Opening Night
American Idiot Performs on Live With Regis & Kelly
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American Idiot Performs on Live With Regis & Kelly
Lea Michele Gleefully Rocks Out at American Idiot
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Lea Michele Gleefully Rocks Out at American Idiot
Green  Day Musical American Idiot Set to Rock MTV with Special
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Green Day Musical American Idiot Set to Rock MTV with Special
This Is American Idiot! Green Day's New Rock Show Readies to Punk Broadway
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This Is American Idiot! Green Day's New Rock Show Readies to Punk Broadway
Green Day Welcomes Fans to American Idiot Sound Check
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Green Day Welcomes Fans to American Idiot Sound Check
Will Tom Hanks Produce a Film Version of American Idiot?
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Will Tom Hanks Produce a Film Version of American Idiot?
Rockers on Broadway! Tickets Now On Sale for Green Day’s American Idiot
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Rockers on Broadway! Tickets Now On Sale for Green Day’s American Idiot
American Idiot Rocks Opening Night
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American Idiot Rocks Opening Night
American Idiot and Green Day Rock the Studio with New Music Video
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American Idiot and Green Day Rock the Studio with New Music Video
See the Cast of American Idiot Rock the Grammys with Green Day
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See the Cast of American Idiot Rock the Grammys with Green Day
John Gallagher Jr., Stark Sands & More Set for American Idiot; Cast to Perform on Grammy Awards with Green Day
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John Gallagher Jr., Stark Sands & More Set for American Idiot; Cast to Perform on Grammy Awards with Green Day
American Idiot Starts Rocking on Broadway
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American Idiot Starts Rocking on Broadway
Green Day Musical American Idiot Will Rock the St. James Theatre Beginning March 24
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Green Day Musical American Idiot Will Rock the St. James Theatre Beginning March 24
Listen to This! American Idiot Cast Joins Green Day on '21 Guns'
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Listen to This! American Idiot Cast Joins Green Day on '21 Guns'
Yay! One Minute of American Idiot Video to Relish
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Yay! One Minute of American Idiot Video to Relish
First Look at Broadway-Bound Green Day Musical American Idiot
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First Look at Broadway-Bound Green Day Musical American Idiot
Tony Winner John Gallagher Jr and More Set for American Idiot at Berkeley Rep
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Tony Winner John Gallagher Jr and More Set for American Idiot at Berkeley Rep
Tony Winner Tom Kitt Joins Team Behind New American Idiot
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Tony Winner Tom Kitt Joins Team Behind New American Idiot
Michael Mayer to Bring Grammy-Winning Green Day Album American Idiot to the Stage
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Michael Mayer to Bring Grammy-Winning Green Day Album American Idiot to the Stage
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