MassHysteria Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Very true, and it's stuff I've heard other people say, but his review makes it seem that there are no redeeming qualities to the show at all. That was a bit bothersome.I just re-read his review, and here is what I don't like. With the way he writes the article, he does not go in to any detailed specifics about what he feels is wrong with the show, just generalizations. In addition, instead of looking at the show as a seperate piece of work, he keeps comparing it to the album. Its as if he went there expecting a Green Day show, and instead saw a musical, and then felt disappointed that Billie, Mike, and Tre were not on stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcalgreendayfan Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 First Review.... Not Good http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2009/09/1...american-idiot/Yikes that was brutal, but I find it amusing that a different person at the same source had a much better review Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
American Basket Case Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Slideshow of AI(Apologies if it's already been posted.)EDIT: Looks like these might be old pics, but I'd never seen them. Last couple of pics feature GD members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MassHysteria Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Negative Blog Review (Not an official news review):http://rantsravesandrethoughts.blogspot.co...ng-america.htmlThe review from the East Bay Express will be coming out soon too.Yikes that was brutal, but I find it amusing that a different person at the same source had a much better reviewIts interesting to note though that he is a music critic, while she is a theater critic. I'd rather the theater people like it than the rock people, since the theater people decide if this goes east. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcalgreendayfan Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Negative Blog Review (Not an official news review):http://rantsravesandrethoughts.blogspot.co...ng-america.htmlThe review from the East Bay Express will be coming out soon too.Its interesting to note though that he is a music critic, while she is a theater critic. I'd rather the theater people like it than the rock people, since the theater people decide if this goes east.That is true I think it would be more beneficial that the theater people like the play more than anyone else since it is their opinions that will matter whether is does go East, but I have a good gut feeling it will though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MassHysteria Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Another Interview with Green Day from KTVU Channel 2:http://www.ktvu.com/video/20966365/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcalgreendayfan Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Nice all these interviews from last night popping up, will have to watch this one when I get home tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farley drexel hatcher Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Another Interview with Green Day from KTVU Channel 2:http://www.ktvu.com/video/20966365/index.htmlI can't get this to load, can someone rip it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MassHysteria Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I can't get this to load, can someone rip it?It took a bit for it to load for me, try giving it a bit of time. This video didn't seem to want to rip with any of the tools I used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IscoredWaddlesgoals Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Quite a mixed response so far then ? The blog one was quite interesting and I agree with him about the characters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcalgreendayfan Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 It took a bit for it to load for me, try giving it a bit of time. This video didn't seem to want to rip with any of the tools I used.Yeah Videos off the KTVU news site can sometimes take a while to load Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MassHysteria Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Photos from an attendee. Apparently Billie was giving mohawks to anyone that wanted one:http://www.flickr.com/photos/joeywan/sets/72157622397219818/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clockwise Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I'd get a mohawk from Billie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnine13 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 As long as he isn't dying anyone else's hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcalgreendayfan Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 As long as he isn't dying anyone else's hair. I wouldnt mind a hair dye job or a mohawk from Billie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura! Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I wouldnt mind a hair dye job or a mohawk from BillieNext thing we know he'll open his own hair salon specializing in mohawks and dying hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MassHysteria Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Mixed review from The Examiner:http://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/Gr...--59638457.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcalgreendayfan Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Next thing we know he'll open his own hair salon specializing in mohawks and dying hair. Hey its Billie Joe anythings possible with him, and I'd be a regular customer too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHyena86 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Another Interview with Green Day from KTVU Channel 2:http://www.ktvu.com/video/20966365/index.htmlYay! Thanks for that, it was a good watch. Hahah, Tre doing the choreography...and the few clips at the end from the show. Gaaaah, I wanna see it so bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J'net Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 Hi all - I just registered here, but I've been lurking for the last couple of weeks since I got the link from BroadwayWorld when American Idiot first opened. I live in New York City but I'm going to be in San Francisco for the next five days (flying tomorrow!) and I'm seeing the show tomorrow night. I am first and foremost a theatre fan - the business/PR side, rather than acting - but a newer-ish Green Day fan (maybe 5 years?). I had always liked their singles but never bought one of their CDs until American Idiot. I tried once to write a "book" (the script) to American Idiot (like a huge dork), so I was ecstatic when they announced this. I knew a few people involved with the New York reading last... I want to say December, so I knew it was coming, just didn't know when. Words can't describe how excited I am for tomorrow night. I will review it for my personal blog, and post it here (if anyone is still interested in more opinions!). Anyways, hi and nice to meet everyone!Hi and welcome! We'll be quite interested to hear your reactions . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seedless_Reject Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 pictures from last nightwireimage has pictures from the 16th (last night) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbey. Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 LOVE the KTVU video - Billie Joe looks completely bored by the interviewers inane questions but doing his best to be a good sport. and why so much restraint by Tre!?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J'net Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 First Review.... Not Good http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2009/09/1...american-idiot/I just had to pop over and leave a comment on that one . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trina Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Billie Joe really does wish he was a hairdresser, doesn't he?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J'net Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 Not a review, but an interesting pre-show article:http://www.dailycal.org/article/106651/ant..._rep_s_americanJust now watched that ABC news segment, has some good shots from the play.I'm so glad to see my favorite piece of staging from Holiday included in that video so people can get an idea of what it looked like (though the hugeness of it doesn't really come across)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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