When I first heard the American Idiot album, it totally changed my perception of music and I became obssesed with Green Day. When the stage show came out on Broadway 6 years later, I was fortunate to see it on Broadway three times and though people thought the plot was terrible, the show took me through all the emotions, it allowed me to see these iconic songs in a whole new light, and even showed me a side of our modern society that I never realized before. Watching this video not only took me back, but it nearly had me in tears reexperiecning this epic and tragically painful rock-opera. I'm auditioning for a local production of the show in three days, and I am hoping more than anything to be in the prodcution. Rage and love forever!
I think The Wall is closer than Hair. Hair was a musical with a story and a plot first. The songs were written for the story. The Wall was an album with a theme that they turned into a loose narrative. Also, The Wall was one of the biggest albums from one of the biggest bands of their generation before anyone could watch it. Same with America Idiot.
Timestamps: American Idiot 1:05 Jesus Of Suburbia 5:21 Holiday 15:04 Boulevard Of Broken Dreams 20:32 Favorite Son 24:52 Are We The Waiting 27:31 St Jimmy 30:45 Give Me Novocaine 33:47 Last Of The American Girls/She's A Rebel 38:36 Last Night On Earth 40:59 Too Much Too Soon 45:04 Before The Lobotomy 47:56 Extraordinary Girl 49:54 Before The Lobotomy (Reprise) 53:24 When It's Time 55:23 Know Your Enemy 58:03 21 Guns 1:00:07 Letterbomb 1:04:29 Wake Me Up When September Ends 1:09:27 Homecoming 1:14:46 Whatshername: 1:25:15
@@drlt9241how is it obvious? This person commented the time stamps so in case someone wanted a specific song they would just click it and it will take them directly without having to search the whole video
I think it was brilliant they split the narrative into 3 characters to widen the representation of society at the time. One who takes a self-destructive trip of self-discovery to a new city but ultimately comes back home changed, losing the love of his life. One who never got to leave home, whose life self-destructed in a different way because he couldn't manage raising a family. And one who gets sent overseas to fight in a war, coming home wounded but having found a partner.
1:08:25 "September 10th. Dear Mom, do you remember when dad - Brad - said that I would never amount to anything? Well, I one up'd him. I amount to nothing. I knew you'd be proud." The book is practically non-existent in this musical, but in the rare moments it appears it's often moving in an extremely blunt way.
saint jimmy is the best and coolest character to ever be conceived best character from a concept album best portrayal best musical theater character best villain i love saint jimmy so much he’s so awesome and epic i wanna be him
1:23:20 me and the boys when we happen to see each other at the local 7-11 after going through major life events over the course of years that literally altered our brain chemistry
Nah sorry okay green day used to be one of my special interests/hyperfixations when i was younger and now that I'm a bit older and actually understand what's going on, i can confidently say that this still slaps years later, and these actors and actresses have some fucking PIPES like jesus christ
one of us might have ptsd from being at war, and one of us might be recovering from an addiction, and the other might be trying to not be a apathetic pot smoker, BUT AT LEAST THE BOYS ARE BACK TOGETHER
very similar hat. i've been listening to american idiot on loop for about five years now and i still come back to watch stage recordings and they slap so hard. the msgs resonate now more than ever, too.
This sucked harder than a vacuum. As a self-proclaimed (honestly somewhat a poser) punk throughout high school, I’d never dress this way. And their voices? Their tones and expressions? Ew. This isn’t Shakespeare. Entirely off-point. The music video for Jesus of Suburbia was so good, it was the embodiment of punk rock. What is punk rock about this sorry excuse for a musical? This is embarrassing. If I could double dislike, I would. I’m so disappointed.
This play probably would've been more relevant if it had been released today. Obama's era was when everything was starting to turn around and we were a nation that still had some hope for our future. Didn't ring with suppressed rage at society. It would've worked so much better in this post-Trump era Also, it could've used some better writing between songs
Disagree. The album came out in 2004… 9/11, Bush, wars. The play started in 09… recession, more war. Occupy wallstreet was just months after the broadway run in 2011. Yeah we had hope in the Obama years but were still very much in the thick of it in 09. Right tone for the era IMO. Need a whole different concept album for the Trump era.
This sucked harder than a vacuum. As a self-proclaimed (honestly somewhat a poser) punk throughout high school, I’d never dress this way. And their voices? Their tones and expressions? Ew. This isn’t Shakespeare. Entirely off-point. The music video for Jesus of Suburbia was so good, it was the embodiment of punk rock. What is punk rock about this sorry excuse for a musical? This is embarrassing. If I could double dislike, I would. I’m so disappointed.
So... is this a mix of bootlegs and officially released video synced to the original cast album? That's what it looks like. Just curious. Thanks for putting it up.
This sucked harder than a vacuum. As a self-proclaimed (honestly somewhat a poser) punk throughout high school, I’d never dress this way. And their voices? Their tones and expressions? Ew. This isn’t Shakespeare. Entirely off-point. The music video for Jesus of Suburbia was so good, it was the embodiment of punk rock. What is punk rock about this sorry excuse for a musical? This is embarrassing. If I could double dislike, I would. I’m so disappointed.
@@memberofgodsfamily9676You have been comenting this in a lot of the comments from this video. it's okay if you didn't enjoy it but please for the love of god shut the hell up.
Is it available to buy at higher quality? The LA recording is on CZcams in 1080P and better audio. The staging is not nearly as good though. This one looks better despite the quality. But I'd pay for this in good quality.
I think it's mostly original cast minus Billie. He would have played St. Jimmy, but apparently recordings of that are rare at best and practically nonexistent at worst.
Most Juke Box musicals are best if you don't try to follow the story. Mama Mia managed to have a real story. That's just about the only one. This was a theme album that had real characters and was inspired in part by The Who's Tommy, but it still barely has a plot. But the acting is better thought of as music videos that add to the theming of the album's songs. It makes a really good show. I saw the Billy Joel juke box musical choreographed by Twaila Tharp. That made ZERO sense. But when I stopped trying to follow it and just thought of it as a concert, it was fun. This music is MUCH better and the theming is much stronger.
I hated that production so much, it was a noisy piece of crap! I’ve been to literally hundreds of concerts and plays and some we’re not that good! Never walked out. This thing I could only handle five minutes then I walked out! The sound in this video is very representative of what the whole experience with Like. A bunch incoherent racket with no story. The bunch of actors I use that lightly jumping around and moaning and yelling and saying stupid things. To this day over half a decade later I still feel ripped off by that POS band and that POS production of what they thought was a play! Funny part is, i use to love green day! 😆
lol love how you can say the musical production was an incoherent racket with no story after you walked out only 5 minutes in. Then you also stated you used to like the band 😅
I'm currently working on a spanish subtitle file for this video that includes both song lyrics and dialogues. Any chance I can give you @MoorNick the file so you can upload it ?
When I first heard the American Idiot album, it totally changed my perception of music and I became obssesed with Green Day. When the stage show came out on Broadway 6 years later, I was fortunate to see it on Broadway three times and though people thought the plot was terrible, the show took me through all the emotions, it allowed me to see these iconic songs in a whole new light, and even showed me a side of our modern society that I never realized before. Watching this video not only took me back, but it nearly had me in tears reexperiecning this epic and tragically painful rock-opera. I'm auditioning for a local production of the show in three days, and I am hoping more than anything to be in the prodcution. Rage and love forever!
Its HAIR for this generation❤😊I love both❤❤❤
Me too....saw it 3 times .....tears....my daughter became friends with Stark....even made a video for Jimma before the wedding....
I think The Wall is closer than Hair. Hair was a musical with a story and a plot first. The songs were written for the story. The Wall was an album with a theme that they turned into a loose narrative. Also, The Wall was one of the biggest albums from one of the biggest bands of their generation before anyone could watch it. Same with America Idiot.
Timestamps:
American Idiot 1:05
Jesus Of Suburbia 5:21
Holiday 15:04
Boulevard Of Broken Dreams 20:32
Favorite Son 24:52
Are We The Waiting 27:31
St Jimmy 30:45
Give Me Novocaine 33:47
Last Of The American Girls/She's A Rebel 38:36
Last Night On Earth 40:59
Too Much Too Soon 45:04
Before The Lobotomy 47:56
Extraordinary Girl 49:54
Before The Lobotomy (Reprise) 53:24
When It's Time 55:23
Know Your Enemy 58:03
21 Guns 1:00:07
Letterbomb 1:04:29
Wake Me Up When September Ends 1:09:27
Homecoming 1:14:46
Whatshername: 1:25:15
Obviously lmao
@@drlt9241how is it obvious? This person commented the time stamps so in case someone wanted a specific song they would just click it and it will take them directly without having to search the whole video
@@Jessica-yv1hy Report him for misinformation
@@Jessica-yv1hywhy not just watch the musical
I think it was brilliant they split the narrative into 3 characters to widen the representation of society at the time. One who takes a self-destructive trip of self-discovery to a new city but ultimately comes back home changed, losing the love of his life. One who never got to leave home, whose life self-destructed in a different way because he couldn't manage raising a family. And one who gets sent overseas to fight in a war, coming home wounded but having found a partner.
can i just say, INCREDIBLE work to whoever did all the editing for this video. genuinely, best cut of bootlegs + professional footage I've ever seen.
My Aunt took me to see this show in Detroit for my 18th birthday and it was the best birthday gift I've ever gotten in my entire life!
The set design was so cool for this also it just changed my life a little bit
1:08:25
"September 10th. Dear Mom, do you remember when dad - Brad - said that I would never amount to anything? Well, I one up'd him. I amount to nothing. I knew you'd be proud."
The book is practically non-existent in this musical, but in the rare moments it appears it's often moving in an extremely blunt way.
every time i see this part, I can't help but tear up. I think it's one of the most.. painful- parts of any musical i've ever watched.
Make this into a movie now.
I wish they didn’t cancel it
the punk equivalent to the wall
Where do I sign?
im so sad they arent
saint jimmy is the best and coolest character to ever be conceived best character from a concept album best portrayal best musical theater character best villain i love saint jimmy so much he’s so awesome and epic i wanna be him
You do not want to be St. Jimmy
@@soacespacestation8556lmao
i dont think you understand that st jimmy is Not good
Thank you so much for uploading this
1:23:20 me and the boys when we happen to see each other at the local 7-11 after going through major life events over the course of years that literally altered our brain chemistry
Nah sorry okay green day used to be one of my special interests/hyperfixations when i was younger and now that I'm a bit older and actually understand what's going on, i can confidently say that this still slaps years later, and these actors and actresses have some fucking PIPES like jesus christ
one of us might have ptsd from being at war, and one of us might be recovering from an addiction, and the other might be trying to not be a apathetic pot smoker, BUT AT LEAST THE BOYS ARE BACK TOGETHER
very similar hat. i've been listening to american idiot on loop for about five years now and i still come back to watch stage recordings and they slap so hard. the msgs resonate now more than ever, too.
I love Green Day songs.😀🙂
35:32 the scott pilgrim shirt WHOA!
I saw this 2x when I lived in NY.
One with the original antagonist
One with Billy Joe playing him
Awesome show
You’re the actual best for this.
I remember going to the open call for this when I was 18. Im legit so glad I didnt get picked. lmfao
Thanks❤
1:04:13 had me cracking up tbh
thank u so much for uploading this!!
Are you mentally ok?????????????
@@HEISNOTREALHEISNOTREAL no, thanks for asking.
fr!! its one of the most emotional songs in the show and then heather just 'Nobody Likes You! ☺️'
Thank you for this, I saw it live a my small local and it was fantastic
This is great! I'm sure it took forever to find all the clips and edit them in.
This sucked harder than a vacuum. As a self-proclaimed (honestly somewhat a poser) punk throughout high school, I’d never dress this way. And their voices? Their tones and expressions? Ew. This isn’t Shakespeare. Entirely off-point. The music video for Jesus of Suburbia was so good, it was the embodiment of punk rock. What is punk rock about this sorry excuse for a musical? This is embarrassing. If I could double dislike, I would. I’m so disappointed.
When john Gallagher jr says spring began at 1:11:47 he actually meant spring awakening😍
I'm glad that I got to see the show with Billie Joe as St. Jimmy. Much preferred over the guy in this performance.
billie is great, but let’s not put down the guy that played him in this show
my brother wasn’t on broadway but he did play tunny in a play in our neighborhood he did sooooo good
Beautiful editing.
One of the only show where I like the plan sound of the music then the soundtrack music
This play probably would've been more relevant if it had been released today. Obama's era was when everything was starting to turn around and we were a nation that still had some hope for our future. Didn't ring with suppressed rage at society. It would've worked so much better in this post-Trump era
Also, it could've used some better writing between songs
Disagree. The album came out in 2004… 9/11, Bush, wars. The play started in 09… recession, more war. Occupy wallstreet was just months after the broadway run in 2011.
Yeah we had hope in the Obama years but were still very much in the thick of it in 09. Right tone for the era IMO.
Need a whole different concept album for the Trump era.
I love watching the greast performance of a story and Greenday songs. I still don't see a Skater onstage.:-O😞😲
This sucked harder than a vacuum. As a self-proclaimed (honestly somewhat a poser) punk throughout high school, I’d never dress this way. And their voices? Their tones and expressions? Ew. This isn’t Shakespeare. Entirely off-point. The music video for Jesus of Suburbia was so good, it was the embodiment of punk rock. What is punk rock about this sorry excuse for a musical? This is embarrassing. If I could double dislike, I would. I’m so disappointed.
Oh my god we get you don’t like it no need to post ur entitled comment 4 times mate
The injured soldier is Lt. Fick from generation kill. Never knew that😅
I liked this a lot. But I have to say, nobody does Green Day like Green Day.
13:55 wait a damn minute- is he wearing a Scott Pilgrim shirt 🤨⁉️⁉️⁉️
So... is this a mix of bootlegs and officially released video synced to the original cast album? That's what it looks like. Just curious. Thanks for putting it up.
Michael Mayer made magic.
🎉🎉Party on
Stephen Hoggett is amazing.
not hating but musical theatre has the power to make literally anything camp, doesn't it? 😂
Just have fun sometimes dude…
This sucked harder than a vacuum. As a self-proclaimed (honestly somewhat a poser) punk throughout high school, I’d never dress this way. And their voices? Their tones and expressions? Ew. This isn’t Shakespeare. Entirely off-point. The music video for Jesus of Suburbia was so good, it was the embodiment of punk rock. What is punk rock about this sorry excuse for a musical? This is embarrassing. If I could double dislike, I would. I’m so disappointed.
@@memberofgodsfamily9676You have been comenting this in a lot of the comments from this video. it's okay if you didn't enjoy it but please for the love of god shut the hell up.
@@memberofgodsfamily9676Also, they absolutely butchered Whatsername. It's a song sung by one single person, not an orchestra
Anyone know a higher quality recording?
I think you have to buy it or smt.
Is it available to buy at higher quality? The LA recording is on CZcams in 1080P and better audio. The staging is not nearly as good though. This one looks better despite the quality. But I'd pay for this in good quality.
Is this the original one? Or like is it with a different cast
I think it's mostly original cast minus Billie. He would have played St. Jimmy, but apparently recordings of that are rare at best and practically nonexistent at worst.
Mary Faber?....this was very early in the run...
If that's the dance for Whatsernanme, then they should just use Longview instead.
this would be so much better if they just lipsynced to the song and had aoneine fake play the instruments, if they couldnt just make a better plot
Most Juke Box musicals are best if you don't try to follow the story. Mama Mia managed to have a real story. That's just about the only one. This was a theme album that had real characters and was inspired in part by The Who's Tommy, but it still barely has a plot.
But the acting is better thought of as music videos that add to the theming of the album's songs. It makes a really good show.
I saw the Billy Joel juke box musical choreographed by Twaila Tharp. That made ZERO sense. But when I stopped trying to follow it and just thought of it as a concert, it was fun. This music is MUCH better and the theming is much stronger.
@@Sam_on_CZcams yeah i decided to rewatch and the music was pretty good, pretty much stopped paying sttention to the story after holiday.
I hated that production so much, it was a noisy piece of crap! I’ve been to literally hundreds of concerts and plays and some we’re not that good! Never walked out. This thing I could only handle five minutes then I walked out! The sound in this video is very representative of what the whole experience with Like. A bunch incoherent racket with no story. The bunch of actors I use that lightly jumping around and moaning and yelling and saying stupid things. To this day over half a decade later I still feel ripped off by that POS band and that POS production of what they thought was a play! Funny part is, i use to love green day! 😆
why were you surprised that it was noisy when it’s based off of a punk rock opera lmao
@@babygoose13 yeah and he loves green day btw. Lol
"No story" Listen to the CD again buddy.
lol love how you can say the musical production was an incoherent racket with no story after you walked out only 5 minutes in. Then you also stated you used to like the band 😅
oh no, punk music is loud!! who could've known (besides literally everyone)? if you only stayed 6 minutes, how do you know there wasn't a narrative?
I'm currently working on a spanish subtitle file for this video that includes both song lyrics and dialogues. Any chance I can give you @MoorNick the file so you can upload it ?