jetsrule128 Posted December 27, 2010 Posted December 27, 2010 AMERICAN IDIOT to Give New Year's Eve Performance in Times Square The cast of Green Day's smash hit Broadway musical "American Idiot" and teen viral video phenomenon Greyson Chance help ring in 2011 by performing live on "NBC's New Year's Eve with Carson Daly." Additionally, NBC's Jimmy Fallon ("Late Night with Jimmy Fallon") and NBC News' BrIan Williams treat viewers to a special appearance while "SNL" cast member Jay Pharoah and Internet celebrity Antoine Dodson stop by for interviews. As previously announced, the special will also feature an interview with U2's Bono and The Edge and musical performances by My Chemical Romance, Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj. The two-hour special will air live on Friday, December 31, beginning in primetime from 10-11 p.m. (ET), and continuing from 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. (ET) with the countdown to 2011 and the first performances of the New Year. "NBC's New Year's Eve with Carson Daly" will broadcast in high definition from the middle of the world's most famous New Year's Eve destination -- Times Square in New York City. Based on Green Day's groundbreaking rock opera of the same name, "American Idiot" tells the story of three boyhood friends, each searching for meaning in a post 9-11 world. Through incredible spectacle, thrilling performances and with the hope embodied by a new generation, "American Idiot" gives audiences the time of their lives night after night at the St. James Theatre. Chance became an overnight hit on YouTube when he performed Lady Gaga's hit song "Paparazzi" at a sixth grade musical festival receiving 34 million views making it the #3 most watched video of 2010. His two original compositions, "Stars," and "Broken Hearts," both posted on his YouTube channel, have reached four and six million views respectively. His debut single, "Waiting Outside the Lines," was released in October 2010 and his debut album will be released in early 2011. Pharoah is a standup comedian/impressionist and joined "Saturday Night Live" in September 2010. He is a featured player and is currently the youngest cast member. Internet superstar Dodson's song "Bed Intruder" has been named "YouTube Video of 2010" and garnered over 61 million views. The song also landed on the Billboard Hot 100 chart this year selling thousands of copies, which was produced by The Gregory Brothers. In 2009, 9.3 million viewers tuned in to watch "NBC's New Year's Eve with Carson Daly." The annual special, which premiered in 2004, delivered its fifth-straight year of gains and scored its biggest ratings results to date. "NBC's New Year's Eve with Carson Daly" is executive-produced by Daly ("Last Call with Carson Daly") and Alex Coletti through Universal Media Studios. Guy Oseary ("Last Call with Carson Daly") is co-executive producer.now the question is will they do a song with Billie
GDM Posted December 27, 2010 Posted December 27, 2010 Hopefully live this time, and not like last year. Though I gotta say, seeing Green Day at Nokia Plaza for this performance was pretty awesome. Maybe Billie Joe will be St. Jimmy on NY's? I really think that's a possibility....
greendaytone Posted December 27, 2010 Posted December 27, 2010 Maybe Billie Joe will be St. Jimmy on NY's? I really think that's a possibility.... I was thinking that too. Makes sense!
St.Gloria8 Posted December 27, 2010 Posted December 27, 2010 wounder what song they'll sing? and yeah Billie as St.Jimmy would make alot of sence
AlexaRebel27 Posted December 27, 2010 Posted December 27, 2010 i'm excited to see the cast perform on TV again ! but if Billie plays Jimmy .. that would kick ass
oda Posted December 28, 2010 Posted December 28, 2010 but if billie was joining don't you think they would've told us? to gain more viewers? it would be totallyhellalotta awesome though!
November's Storms Posted December 28, 2010 Posted December 28, 2010 Whoever is in charge of promoting the musical deserves a pay rise
Karen. Posted December 28, 2010 Posted December 28, 2010 Excited about this - I want more info though!
Laurenn Posted December 28, 2010 Posted December 28, 2010 Yay! I need to record it! ill probably be too busy lighting fireworks
luvgirlcl Posted December 28, 2010 Posted December 28, 2010 Maybe Billie Joe will be St. Jimmy on NY's? I really think that's a possibility.... That would be EPIC And also we finally would have some professional footage of St. Billie
Mari91 Posted December 28, 2010 Posted December 28, 2010 Hopefully live this time, and not like last year. Though I gotta say, seeing Green Day at Nokia Plaza for this performance was pretty awesome. Maybe Billie Joe will be St. Jimmy on NY's? I really think that's a possibility.... my guess is that it would be live because they already taped My Chemical Romance as the musical guest at the beginning of the month. and that would be amazing!
whatshername0303 Posted December 28, 2010 Posted December 28, 2010 Awesome! I want Billie as St. Jimmy too...Thanks for sharing!
GDM Posted December 28, 2010 Posted December 28, 2010 Well, whatever happens it will be great. Don't know if I am going to head into Times Square though. Such a nightmare going there.
Laura! Posted December 28, 2010 Posted December 28, 2010 Maybe they won't tell us Billie's on with them and then he'll pop out from behind the cast in a "surprise!" sorta way. I can see that happening.
Whatsername1911 Posted December 28, 2010 Posted December 28, 2010 Damn. Those kids work so hard. I'm so happy for every one of them, and our boys
Peace and Rainbows Posted December 28, 2010 Posted December 28, 2010 Damn. Those kids work so hard. I'm so happy for every one of them, and our boys true don't they ever get a day off
plaid ducky Posted December 28, 2010 Posted December 28, 2010 true don't they ever get a day off Apparently not since New Year's Eve is their day off from doing the show this week instead of Monday.
Monica. Posted December 28, 2010 Posted December 28, 2010 I'm excited to see this! I can't wait! I do hope St. Billie goes on with them, that would make it even more awesome!!
Velocity Posted December 28, 2010 Posted December 28, 2010 I read this earlier and for about 2 seconds I seriously considered going into the city to try and catch this. NOT gonna happen though, haha. And I have a feeling Billie isn't going to show. I could be wrong, but I don't think St. Jimmy has been in any of the TV appearances so far. So there's a big chance he won't be in this one either. But, then again he could go on to promote his run. Who knows
HoneyDo666 Posted December 28, 2010 Posted December 28, 2010 This will be amazing! Definitely gotta DVR it, I have a New Year's Eve party... Pray for a surprise appearance by St. Billie!
in_your_face Posted December 28, 2010 Posted December 28, 2010 This is going to be soo very exciting and exhilarating! i'm really looking forward to this! I still have the videos of the last year's performance of Green Day at the Nokia Plaza. i wonder why i didn't delete it.
Burnout98 Posted December 28, 2010 Posted December 28, 2010 Sweet, and im not doing anything on New Years Eve so i can enjoy this!
Mar Posted December 28, 2010 Posted December 28, 2010 but if billie was joining don't you think they would've told us? to gain more viewers? My thoughts exactly. Oh well, if I can be by a TV, I'll watch it! Although, tbh, I'll be watching more for the sexiness of Brian Williams.
sampy Posted December 28, 2010 Posted December 28, 2010 That would be fucking epic if Billie Joe would be there with the cast, otherwise I don't care so much.
Eighty. Posted December 28, 2010 Posted December 28, 2010 Someone record it please! Spanish people are not that luck
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