In general, I think that most of what’s currently on Broadway is over dramatized drivel.  Yes, there’s some oldie-but-goodies too, but there’s just not a lot out there that appeals to me.

My gut reaction to Green Day’s American Idiot, the musical was, “Great, another sellout band” but then I logically thought it through and it makes perfect sense.  I had to put my (somewhat) unnatural distaste of all things Broadway aside to be able to appreciate that the American Idiot album was tailor made for the Great White Way.  The one act, through-sung show features all of the tracks from the American Idiot album, as well as some b-sides and tracks from the 21st Century Breadown album.  Back in the mid 90’s, The Who’s Tommy was on Broadway and I went to go see it with my fellow High School Drama Club members (yeah, I know - poke fun all you want) and I was mesmerized.  I even started playing Pinball because I was inspired by Pinball Wizard.

In reading a synopsis of the plot of American Idiot, the Musical, I don’t think it will disappoint.  The story -like quality of the songs, and the subtext naturally lend themselves to a n entertaining show full of sex, drugs and rock and roll.  Much to my 10 year son’s disappointment, I don’t think it will be a kid-friendly show, being that the story IS full of drugs, sex and rock and roll.  At this point in life, he hasn’t delved into the deeper meaning of lyrics.  He just thinks Green Day sounds cool…

American Idiot starts in previews March 24, 2010 and officially opens April 20th.  Check out their website for more details : http://www.americanidiotonbroadway.com/?gclid=CPi91bSq6J8CFdx05QodJDzrGQ