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“American Idiot”

July 23, 2016 by Eddie Reynolds Leave a Comment

American Idiot
Green Day (Music); Billie Joe Armstrong (Lyrics); Billie Joe Armstrong & Michael Mayer (Book); Tom Kitt (Musical Arrangements & Orchestrations)
City Lights Theater Company
The Cast of “American Idiot”
Onto the stage of City Lights Theater Company bursts a vigorous, heart-pumping, invigorating American Idiot with a cast that gives and gives and gives some more.  Even if the story or some of the characters’ motivations are not totally clear to any audience member not already fully versed in Green Day music and lyrics, this cast, director, and production team ensure the overall punk-flowing messages are there for the easy taking.
For my full review on Talkin’ Broadway, please link to http://www.talkinbroadway.com/page/regional/sanjose/sj51.html.
Rating: 4 E
American Idiot continues through August 21, 2016 at at City Lights Theater Company, 529 South Second Street, San Jose.  Tickets are available online at https://cltc.org/ or by calling 408-295-4200 Monday – Friday, 1-5 p.m.
Photo Credit: Susan Mah Photography

Rating: 4 E Tags: City Lights Theater Company

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