American Idiot Musical (Theatrical Production)

[elanorelle72]

I HAVE NEWS!!!!!!

The art I sent to the American Idiot Play was as accepted for the set design to be on Christine Jone's set...

But I gave up trying to find it UNTIL NOW!!!!!!!!!!

check this picture out and look on the very right near the chair ,,near the lamp and mic stand you will a piece of whitish paper with purple writing....it is not a poster.....it is a song list of songs ( which I still plan to work on)..a punk list of songs...

http://berkeleyrep.typepad.com/.a/6a00e552...a7068831970b-pi

YAYYYYYYYYYY!!!

[Abbey.]

At one point, I noticed Pat Magnarella in the lobby. I had to go over and say, “Hi.” I explained to him who I am and had a lovely long chat with him. We agreed that the second London show at the O2 (October 24) was one of the best ever. He is an incredibly nice person.

Soon after that, I was at the bar and said, “Hi,” to Mike! He looked at me and said, “Okay, how many shows have you been to?” It might be easier to do the rest of our (paraphrased) conversation in the form of a dialogue:

J’net: Well, I’ve been to 19 this year, but I have to tell you that I get more excited with every show. I think it’s because I already know how good it’s going to be. People who are seeing you for the first time on this tour just have no idea, so they can’t have my level of excitement. And the shows just keep getting better and better. You guys give SO much to your fans. I don’t know how you do it. <forced self to stop talking at this point>

Mike: <smiles> Thank you. We’re really worn out after this last tour.

J’net: I hope no one got sick (because a lot of your fans got sick).

Mike: Well everyone always gets sick to some extent on every tour. As a matter of fact, one of our tour managers was going to be here tonight, but he’s too sick to make it.

J’net: Oh, not Bill Schneider, I hope!

Mike: Yeah, Bills’ really sick.

J’net: Well, I don’t want to take up any more of your time, but I just wanted to say, “Hi and thank you.”

Mike: Awww, thank you.

As I turned around to rejoin Kat, I saw a mob of people standing behind me waiting to pounce on Mike. I heard people saying, “Can I get a photo with you?” and “Will you autograph my … <fill in the blank>?” Mike said something like, “You know, this is my date night with my wife. We don’t get to do this very often lately, so I’m not going to turn it into a meet and greet.” I felt sorry for all those people, but I completely understood how Mike must feel. And I felt doubly honored that he took the time to chat with me for a minute.

Soon after that, I saw Jason Freese walking by and just very quickly said, “Hi and you guys are amazing – this tour is wonderful!” or something like that. I’m sure Jason doesn’t remember me like the other guys, because he’s almost always behind his pianos, but he was very pleasant (as always) and thanked me – shook my hand and smiled.

At that point, it was time to go find my seat, and I went into the theater and got comfortable. I had a wonderful seat with a whole empty row in front of me. Of course, I didn’t realize that the empty row was going to be occupied entirely by Armstrongs and their friends. I looked up and saw Billie Joe, Adie and Joey walking into the row and heading right toward me. I looked at the woman sitting next to me and didn’t say anything – just opened my eyes wide. Then, Billie and Adie made their way over to the two seats right in front of me! Billie looked at me and said, <okay – here we go again with the dialogue>:

Billie: Hi

J’net: Hi <What a witty response - I’m so clever, you know!>

Billie: Last time I saw you was in … Glasgow???

<at this point one of us stuck out a hand, so I stood up to shake his hand>

J’net: Actually it was Sheffield, and you would have seen me in Birmingham, but I was getting really sick, and I didn’t want to make anyone else sick, so I stood in the back.

Billie: Well that was nice of you!

J’net: <hahaha> Well, I’ve always wanted to say, “Thank you” for everything you give to your fans. You guys are incredible.

Billie: Well thank you! <the lovely way he said this is something I will always remember>

J’net: No, thank YOU! <this is what I always want to say when he thanks everyone before they do Minority at their shows, so it was a real thrill to me to be able to say it finally>

Billie: <smiles>

J’net: So will you be surprised by all the changes in the show tonight, or has Michael kept you up to date?

<Michael Mayer walks up at this moment on my row and stands next to me>

Billie: Well, I think he’s kept me pretty up to date.

Michael: You know Andrew’s doing St. Jimmy tonight? He’s really … <can’t remember the word he used – confident? energetic? attacking it? – I just can’t remember – it was a word that would normally sound positive, but Michael’s tone of voice prompted Billie to say:>

Billie: You mean he’s not good?

Michael: Oh no, no, no … <leans over to whisper in Billie’s ear>.

So, I waited for a moment and during a pause leaned over and said to Billie, “I enjoyed chatting with you.” He smiled and said something nice back.

I also said a few words to Adie, but I can’t remember what – people were starting to walk into both rows, and it was harder to just stand there talking.

Finally, we all sat down in our seats, with Billie and Adie right smack dab in front of me and Joey on Billie’s right side. The rest of the row was filled with other Armstrongs and friends of the family. I reached in my bag for something and found the lushotology pin that I’d stuck in there last time I wore it (probably Birmingham). I leaned over and touched Billie’s arm and said, “I forgot I have something for you and handed it to him. He looked at it and said something like, “Oh cool.” I told him that, “A friend of mine in Seattle had these made for a group of us who attended the Seattle show – since it was the first show. I don’t think she’d mind me giving it away to you.” He said, “Thanks,” and then kept looking at the pin for a while before he put it in his pocket.

After that, Joey decided he wanted to sit next to a friend who was on Adie’s left side, so Billie and Adie moved over to the right and Joey and Adie were in front of me with Billie to Adie’s right. This was great, because it gave me more of view of Billie’s profile instead of the back of his head. As much as I tried to respect his privacy, there were a few favorite moments in the show when I couldn’t help looking over to see his reaction. I wouldn’t have been able to do that if he’d stayed in his original seat.

so im thinking that if i read this enough times i will start to believe this was me instead of jnet...im about half way there ;-) i love being delusional!

[J'net]

so im thinking that if i read this enough times i will start to believe this was me instead of jnet...im about half way there ;-) i love being delusional!

Well you're more than halfway there, because I kind of feel like it was all just a dream, so maybe it really was you .

[*withoutadoubt*]

Awww J'net - I finally got a chance to read your recap, and wow!! All of it just made me smile! It sounds like it was a perfect evening to me!

I HAVE NEWS!!!!!!

The art I sent to the American Idiot Play was as accepted for the set design to be on Christine Jone's set...

But I gave up trying to find it UNTIL NOW!!!!!!!!!!

check this picture out and look on the very right near the chair ,,near the lamp and mic stand you will a piece of whitish paper with purple writing....it is not a poster.....it is a song list of songs ( which I still plan to work on)..a punk list of songs...

http://berkeleyrep.typepad.com/.a/6a00e552...a7068831970b-pi

YAYYYYYYYYYY!!!

That so exciting and cool, Suzanne!! Yay for you

[J'net]

Awww J'net - I finally got a chance to read your recap, and wow!! All of it just made me smile! It sounds like it was a perfect evening to me!

That so exciting and cool, Suzanne!! Yay for you

Thanks, Cheryl .

And, I don't know if you remember, but Mikey's art was also used. We saw it at the first preview, and it was still there for the final performance (yes, I checked).

[*withoutadoubt*]

Thanks, Cheryl .

And, I don't know if you remember, but Mikey's art was also used. We saw it at the first preview, and it was still there for the final performance (yes, I checked).

I didn't remember that - is there a picture? I'd love to see! I wonder if they are going to request more stuff for the Broadway run?

[J'net]

I didn't remember that - is there a picture? I'd love to see! I wonder if they are going to request more stuff for the Broadway run?

If you ever see a picture looking toward the center of the stage, it should probably be visible. There's a door in the wall, slightly to left of center (speaking from audience point of view). Acid Ocean can be seen to the right of the door and just slightly higher than the top of the door. It's easy to spot if you know where to look. If I notice a photo where it's visible, I'll post it here.

[elanorelle72]

Thanks, Cheryl .

And, I don't know if you remember, but Mikey's art was also used. We saw it at the first preview, and it was still there for the final performance (yes, I checked).

it was! but I never saw it ..my eyes darting around like crazy......seeing as much as I can:)

Thanks, Cheryl .

And, I don't know if you remember, but Mikey's art was also used. We saw it at the first preview, and it was still there for the final performance (yes, I checked).

will they be keeping the same set for Broadway or rebuilding from scratch?

its like a travelling gnome pic....**here it is in Victoria...now in Berkeley...now in NYC....***

[MassHysteria]

I find it amusing that everyone keeps quoting this article today (even greenday.com):

http://www.delawareonline.com/article/2009.../LIFE/912150302

The very title makes it clear that the writer didn't do his homework, or has no clue what Billie Joe sounds like, because this track sure as hell isn't led by John.

That, or this writer has info on a version not yet released (in my dreams)

[GDM]

I find it amusing that everyone keeps quoting this article today (even greenday.com):

http://www.delawareonline.com/article/2009.../LIFE/912150302

The very title makes it clear that the writer didn't do his homework, or has no clue what Billie Joe sounds like, because this track sure as hell isn't led by John.

That, or this writer has info on a version not yet released (in my dreams)

Justin, I was thinking the same thing! Either the writer is an idiot or Green Day is going to fool us when the song actually releases on the 22nd. Lol.

[Daughter.of.Rage.and.Love]

Okay, this is gonna sound really desperate, but did anyone save the videos of the musical that were on youtube? They're removed, but I haven't had the time to watch them yet and I'm absolutely dying to see it D:

Please? Thanks.

I've already messaged (on Youtube) the person who had them on their profile but from experience I know people often don't reply to these kinds of messages...

Ehm, please, anyone? Haha, I really wanna see it so eh...

(and the person from youtube, as I'd expected, didn't reply)

[Jinjonator]

Does anyone anywhere have the videos? I really wanna hear Holiday again. The way he sang the "Zieg hail to the president gasman" part was just...so awesome.

[simone18]

did anyone see the pictures someone posted on flickr?

[GDM]

did anyone see the pictures someone posted on flickr?

you know, a link or something would help to figure out what your talking about!!

I met a dude in a show last night who had a second callback for AI. I can't remember his real name since everyone uses a pseudonym in the show I saw, but he was fabulous in it! He hasn't heard anything yet.

[Daughter.of.Rage.and.Love]

Okay, this is gonna sound really desperate, but did anyone save the videos of the musical that were on youtube? They're removed, but I haven't had the time to watch them yet and I'm absolutely dying to see it D:

Please? Thanks.

I've already messaged (on Youtube) the person who had them on their profile but from experience I know people often don't reply to these kinds of messages...

edit: after almost 3 weeks still no reply

(I know this is the third time I post it, but it's a new page so well )

[simone18]

you know, a link or something would help to figure out what your talking about!!

I met a dude in a show last night who had a second callback for AI. I can't remember his real name since everyone uses a pseudonym in the show I saw, but he was fabulous in it! He hasn't heard anything yet.

i was looking for a link but couldn´t find one.

BUT i downloaded some pics, hope it´s allowed to share them...

i guess the person who took the pictures worked at the theatre, cause she took lots of pictures backstage.

too bad, i can´t find her account again.

[MassHysteria]

The new 21 Guns is now for sale on iTunes! Its the one without the "Nobody Likes You" bit at the end, for those who were wondering

[sundaymorning6am]

Is this the photostream?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ashleydawn/39...in/photostream/

[GDM]

My friend DJ McDonald just interviewed Theo Stockman for Culturebot:

http://culturebot.org/2009/12/23/five-ques...-theo-stockman/

[simone18]

Is this the photostream?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ashleydawn/39...in/photostream/

yes, thank you...i was afraid you would think i´m a liar^^

[GDM]

yes, thank you...i was afraid you would think i´m a liar^^

no, no, not a liar! sometimes you find things on the web and just forget where they are! glad you guys found them!

[Tripe]

Is this the photostream?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ashleydawn/39...in/photostream/

Wow, that's a lot of photos! Still, nice to see photos of the show that are such good quality.

[Nymrawd]

J'net, billie joe knows you! he knows who you are, or at least recognizes you....that's so amazing!!!! you're so lucky, i envy you! can't believe you got to chat with him & mike. amazing.

[J'net]

J'net, billie joe knows you! he knows who you are, or at least recognizes you....that's so amazing!!!! you're so lucky, i envy you! can't believe you got to chat with him & mike. amazing.

It was actually lovely to chat with both of them. They are such nice people. If you haven't read my LA recap or seen the associated youtube videos, that was when it was obvious that they all know my face by memory now. And if they didn't recognize me by now, they'd have to be senile or blind. I feel like they're part of my family .

[MassHysteria]

Here's an interesting bit of news on the Broadway opening I just read:

"And Green Day is coming to Broadway in September with a staged version of its classic concept album, "American Idiot."

http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_14078128

I have no clue how accurate this is, maybe the guy got his information mixed up with the Berkeley opening date. If it is accurate, that is certainly not the spring opening we've been hearing about