MassHysteria Posted April 18, 2010 Posted April 18, 2010 Here is yet another article about the show: http://www.northjersey.com/arts_entertainment/91330919_Green_Day_on_Great_White_Way_.html The most interesting part to me was this, I'd never heard Mayer talk about trying dialog: "With 'American Idiot,' " said Mayer, "the songs are totally the narrative. It's sung-through. We played around with using dialogue, but the minute someone spoke, the musical ride stopped. Talking destroyed the texture."
darenmay Posted April 18, 2010 Posted April 18, 2010 hope that it does well with the audience so it gets extended.
MassHysteria Posted April 18, 2010 Posted April 18, 2010 hope that it does well with the audience so it gets extended. If it can beat out FELA! for Best Musical at the Tonys, it certainly will run for a good amount of time.
GDM Posted April 18, 2010 Posted April 18, 2010 If it can beat out FELA! for Best Musical at the Tonys, it certainly will run for a good amount of time. I think that plaid ducky wrote that Fela got disqualified from Best Musical because of a clerical error. Let me double check on this.
plaid ducky Posted April 18, 2010 Posted April 18, 2010 If it can beat out FELA! for Best Musical at the Tonys, it certainly will run for a good amount of time. A Best Musical win doesn't necessarily mean a long run. Look at "Spring Awakening." They won in June 07 but closed January 09. However, they did have an almost 2 year run with their national tour (it'll have a non-equity tour later this year) and it does have some international productions, which differ how close they are to the original production or not. Speaking of awards, the Drama League Awards nominations are being announced on Tuesday at 11 AM. Gallagher was already named an honorary co-chair so we'll see if AI gets any love.
MassHysteria Posted April 18, 2010 Posted April 18, 2010 I think that plaid ducky wrote that Fela got disqualified from Best Musical because of a clerical error. Let me double check on this. No, they're disqualified from Best Original Score, not Best Musical
plaid ducky Posted April 18, 2010 Posted April 18, 2010 I think that plaid ducky wrote that Fela got disqualified from Best Musical because of a clerical error. Let me double check on this. Sorry for the double post. Fela isn't eligible for Bes Original Score because they didn't send in their petition in time. AI hasn't yet either but they have 2 weeks after opening to do so.
christycard Posted April 18, 2010 Posted April 18, 2010 Flying out late tonight for tomorrow's show! Hope to see a bunch of you there!
Daughter.of.Rage.and.Love Posted April 18, 2010 Posted April 18, 2010 Those special edition programs; could someone please scan one of them, if they can? I'd like to see how they look (actually, the normal program too, but I'm guessing they're the same as the special ones, minus a couple things?)
HoneyDo666 Posted April 18, 2010 Posted April 18, 2010 FELA! has a shot, but has nowhere near the momentum of AI. Billy Elliot won last year, and it was good, but not amazing. A lot of it is about hype. AI is very hyped, but I'm sure it's great and I'm really looking forward to seeing it!
sallysimpson Posted April 18, 2010 Posted April 18, 2010 ok!! i have no idea where these tickets are but i'm assuming they're in the balcony. I'll let you know when I find out just in case the ticket you have now is better. oh yeah, and i'm still trying to sell my ticket for the 19th if anyone's looking for one.. i'll even give you the magical gdc-discount. Hey ya -- Are you still sellin' for april 19th? If so, I might have to be buyin'. J'net will vouch for me. ; ) ss
J'net Posted April 18, 2010 Author Posted April 18, 2010 Hey ya -- Are you still sellin' for april 19th? If so, I might have to be buyin'. J'net will vouch for me. ; ) ss Yes I will!
sundaymorning6am Posted April 18, 2010 Posted April 18, 2010 Is anyone playing the lottery tomorrow night??
Renjini Posted April 18, 2010 Posted April 18, 2010 eeps. i'm so excited for friday! i'm going with 5 of my friends. one of them's showbiz from here :3.
showbiz Posted April 18, 2010 Posted April 18, 2010 eeps. i'm so excited for friday! i'm going with 5 of my friends. one of them's showbiz from here :3. So excited you're using multiple dancing bananas, eh? That's pretty damn excited. Anyway, this is gonna be epic. The cast recording just made me wanna see it even more, I liked it A LOT more than I thought I would.
Renjini Posted April 19, 2010 Posted April 19, 2010 So excited you're using multiple dancing bananas, eh? That's pretty damn excited. Anyway, this is gonna be epic. The cast recording just made me wanna see it even more, I liked it A LOT more than I thought I would. yes. i'm THAT excited. it's gonna be epictacular with all of us. i watched the meet the characters thing on MTV and it looks FANTABULOUS.
Guest Shangri-La Posted April 19, 2010 Posted April 19, 2010 arghhhh. anyone wanna buy my ticket for tomorrow night before i put it on craigslist? i'll be near the theater anyway if someone wants to meet up.
J'net Posted April 19, 2010 Author Posted April 19, 2010 arghhhh. anyone wanna buy my ticket for tomorrow night before i put it on craigslist? i'll be near the theater anyway if someone wants to meet up. Zoe, you need to read about 5 or 6 posts up! sallysimpson wants it! I PMd you on facebook yesterday, too .
Mommy's Little Nightmare Posted April 19, 2010 Posted April 19, 2010 Well, fuck. I'd buy it! But I get t he idea that it's already been bought...
miss_ing Posted April 19, 2010 Posted April 19, 2010 a proper scan of the rolling stone photoshoot for anyone that hasn't seen it: http://www.tonyvincentworld.com/tvarticle22.htm
MassHysteria Posted April 19, 2010 Posted April 19, 2010 There is an article about the show in the front of the Life section of today's USA TODAY. I'm so thankful that my school gives out free copies. Also an interview in the NYT tomorrow. Tony Award nominees will be announced on May 4th at the NYC Public Library for the Performing Arts by Glee's Lea Michelle and Broadway star Jeff Daniels at 8:30 AM! Seeing as I'm in town, I will DEFINITELY be there! Any other NYC peeps want to join me?
plaid ducky Posted April 19, 2010 Posted April 19, 2010 I can't do a proper cut and paste job but they'll be broadcasting a lot of opening night activities on the AI website. http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/AMERICAN_IDIOT_Brings_Opening_Night_to_the_Masses_Online_420_20100419
Daughter.of.Rage.and.Love Posted April 19, 2010 Posted April 19, 2010 I can't do a proper cut and paste job but they'll be broadcasting a lot of opening night activities on the AI website. http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/AMERICAN_IDIOT_Brings_Opening_Night_to_the_Masses_Online_420_20100419 Ooh nice. Will be at an impossible time for me, though, 5pm NY is I think midnight for me
Boston Posted April 19, 2010 Posted April 19, 2010 I saw the show on Saturday (my 18th birthday). From the minute I woke up that morning, I was bursting with anticipation for the show that I was about to see. Green Day has been my favorite band since I was 13, and it felt as if I was about to witness the ultimate culmination of so many years spent loving American Idiot. Minutes felt like hours as 2:00 approached, and I was sitting on the edge of my seat, boring everyone around me with my constant jabber about my love for Green Day. Finally, a mesh of noise filled the theater, and as the curtain rose, I was brought back to the turmoil of America cerca 2004. The opening number kicked off an entire show of radiant energy that filled the entire theater and eventually brought me to tears. The scoring was impeccable, the choreography intense, and the acting phenomenal. I was literally blown away from the opening chords of American Idiot to the ending notes of Whatsername. I honestly could not have asked for a better birthday.
J'net Posted April 19, 2010 Author Posted April 19, 2010 I saw the show on Saturday (my 18th birthday). From the minute I woke up that morning, I was bursting with anticipation for the show that I was about to see. Green Day has been my favorite band since I was 13, and it felt as if I was about to witness the ultimate culmination of so many years spent loving American Idiot. Minutes felt like hours as 2:00 approached, and I was sitting on the edge of my seat, boring everyone around me with my constant jabber about my love for Green Day. Finally, a mesh of noise filled the theater, and as the curtain rose, I was brought back to the turmoil of America cerca 2004. The opening number kicked off an entire show of radiant energy that filled the entire theater and eventually brought me to tears. The scoring was impeccable, the choreography intense, and the acting phenomenal. I was literally blown away from the opening chords of American Idiot to the ending notes of Whatsername. I honestly could not have asked for a better birthday. That's just lovely . Thanks for sharing your experience, and I'm so glad you had such a good one!
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