Broadway idiot provides a unique window into the art of theater as rock stars and stage stars collide and create. Get ready to go backstage with green day lead singer billie joe armstrong as he ventures into the strange world of broadway. Stepping back from armstrongs debut, which will be seen in detail much later, director doug hamilton introduces the main characters of his film. Broadway idiot provides a unique window into the art of theater as rock stars and stage stars collide and create something never seen before. There were 14 other movies released on the same date, including machete kills, captain phillips and romeo and juliet. To tell the story, hamilton focuses on armstrong and the plays director, michael mayer and to a lesser extent, musical. I got tired of hearing michael mayer after a while as he seemed a bit full of himself.
Broadway idiot 20 sub ita broadway idiot, with italian subtitles. Oct 14, 20 doug hamiltons broadway idiot is the giddiest, most infectious, and uplifting documentary of the year. Dookie is, without a doubt, a classic, while insomniac proved to be a worthy followup to its greatness. Broadway idiot broadway idiot is a documentary following billie joe armstrongs journey from punk rock to broadway.
Oct 11, 20 if broadway shows had dvd featurettes, the unexceptional documentary broadway idiot would be perfect for one. Green day fan community for discussing the latest band news, sharing audio, video, pictures and more. Broadway idiot provides a unique window into the art of theater, as rock stars and stage stars collide. Jennifer mudge and more complete the cast of the new musical rocky, led by previously announced stars andy karl as rocky and margo seibert as. Can i watch broadway idiot the musical anywhere online.
Green days american idiot becomes a broadway musical and the armstrong boy becomes st. With michael mayer, steven hoggett, tom kitt, christine jones. A child could have filmed it with a smart phone, and it. Billie joe armstrong, michael mayer, john gallagher jr. Oct 09, 20 green days american idiot made the transition from grammywinning concept album to tonywinning broadway musical. Broadway idiot 20 the transformation of green days album american idiot into a stage musical spotlights billie joe armstrong the bands front man and his creative process.
The newsroom, broadway idiot had its world premiere at the 20 sxsw film festival and was the first documentary feature to open the 20 newport beach film festival. Broadway idiot was released in 20 on friday, october 11, 20 in new york movie theaters. Published on jan 31, 20 punk rock meets broadway wtf go behind the curtain with green day lead singer, billie joe armstrong, as he ventures into the strange new world of broadway. Broadway idiot on dvdbluray 2014 broadway on video database. Linscription est necessaire pour regarder le film en 1080p hd. Aug 08, 2017 this 20 film is a rare chance to see a modern rock musical take shape, and its a great look at a bigname star making his broadway debut. Broadway idiot provides a unique window into the art of theater as rock stars and stage stars collide and. Watch how punk goes to broadway and rock stars and stage stars collide in this behindthescenes look at the making of green days american idiot musical. Broadway idiot 20 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
A behindthescenes look at green days american idiot album becoming a punk rock broadway musical. In july 20 at a screening of broadway idiot, mayer confirmed the film was still happening, but when production would start is unknown due to hollywood bullshit. Featuring billie joe armstrong, michael mayer, john gallagher, jr. I saw it as a positive comparison, a like grandpa, like grandson take on. From punk rock mosh pits and sold out stadiums to the great white way, this electrifying documentary follows green days billie joe armstrong as he works with. The film provides insider access to the creative process and reveals billies personal transformation from rock star to broadway star. Granted, following the production of american idiot from its conception to its broadway debut, and climaxing with the stage debut of green days billie joe armstrong, was a nobrainer. Punk rock meets broadway wtf go behind the curtain with green day lead singer, billie joe armstrong, as he ventures into the strange. Doug hamiltons documentary broadway idiot follows green day frontman billie joe armstrong as he helps shape one of his bands greatest albums, american idiot, into a broadway musical. In march 2014, playwright rolin jones announced that he was currently finishing up the script for the film and was planning to hand it into the studio by the end of the month. Broadway idiot cuatro greenroom photo op 20 sxsw music film.
Broadway idiot provides a unique window into the art of theater as rock stars and stage. Sep 06, 20 published on sep 6, 20 watch how punk goes to broadway and rock stars and stage stars collide in this behindthescenes look at the making of green days american idiot musical. American idiot documentary to get new york theatrical release. Following the disappointing sales of their previous album warning 2000, the band took a break before beginning their next album, cigarettes and valentines. Broadway idiot gives armstrong a major role, but keeps its focus on the people involved with creating the broadway show. Broadway idiot provides a unique window into the art of theater, as rock stars and. Broadway idiot is a documentary following billie joe armstrongs journey from punk rock to broadway. Broadway is obviously magical place, full of people who live to entertain, more than. Rent broadway idiot 20 starring billie joe armstrong and john gallagher jr. United states october 11, 20 new york united states october 18, 20 nationwide canada october 18, 20. The film goes behind the scenes with billie joe and michael mayer as they create a thrilling. This electrifying documentary follows green days billie joe armstrong as he works with broadway veterans to turn his megahit album, american idiot, into a staged broadway musical. The film captures him dealing with this unfamiliar art form, and it tracks the creation of a show that would go on to become a tony winner.
The film grants insider access to the actors rehearsals, the creative teams process and live performances that reveal billies transformation from rock star to broadway star. Broadway idiot is a portrait of an artist having the guts to try something totally new. Broadway idiot overflows with information about the show which, full disclosure, i saw and enjoyed when it opened in 2010. Broadway idiot is a portrait of an artist having the guts to try something totally new and finding his artistic home along the way. Broadway idiot broadway idiot is a documentary following. Broadway idiot broadway idiot is a documentary following billie. If you loved the show american idiot, this movie is definitely for you. Broadway is obviously magical place, full of people who live to entertain.
American idiot is a sungthrough rock musical based on the 2004 concept album of the same name by punk rock band green day. Everything you need to know about broadway idiot movie 20. Jimmy during the broadway run, which is covered in the film. Billie joe, the film provides insider access to billies journey from rock star to broadway star, dress. Oct 11, 20 the film provides insider access to dress rehearsals, planning and performances that reveal billies personal transformation from rock star to broadway star.
At the start of broadway idiot, armstrong is about to make his acting debut in the musical, so the film attempts to trace american idiots unlikely transformation from a careerreenergizing album to broadway musical. A behindthescenes look at green days american idiot album becoming a punk. American idiot is the seventh studio album by american rock band green day, released on september 20, 2004 by reprise records. The 2010 broadway show american idiot, based on the 2004 litepunk concept. Rent broadway idiot 20 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Broadway idiot does a good job of tapping into the source.
Oct 11, 20 broadway idiot gives armstrong a major role, but keeps its focus on the people involved with creating the broadway show. More than just a makingof profile, broadway idiot is a portrait of a worldfamous artist having the guts to try something totally new. After a run at the berkeley repertory theatre in 2009, the show moved to the st. Nov 25, 20 broadway is beginning to look a lot like philly.
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