AMERICAN IDIOT Review - 9/21/2010

[quizking101]

Posted: 9/22/10 at 3:37pm

AMERICAN IDIOT was, in all aspects, amazing. I loved the set, especially the various TV screens that help create some atmospheres for certain scenes (like heartlines for "Before the Lobotomy")

Also, what made me end up loving it was that I found alot of touching and poignant moments in what I expected to be a rock concert with a storyline. I welled up during "21 Guns" as well as at the very end where Johnny begins to shove Tunny (with Will restraing Johnny) and shun him, before ralizing what he is doing and then welcomes him home with open arms.

John Gallagher Jr. is a very talented actor. He made you love, hate, fear for, and loathe Johnny at all the right moments. Michael Esper as Will was also very amazing with his portrayal of a man who didn't know what he had until it was gone. My favorite of the trio, though, was Stark Sands as Tunny, mostly because all of the poignant and heartwrenching moments (though few) involve him (like the ending secne and BEFORE THE LOBOTOMY).

Also, special mention for Rebecca Naomi Jones as Whatshername and ensemble girl Aspen Vincent for having such awesome voices and singing the **** out of everything.

I highly recommend you see this truly enjoyable night of theatre.

Here's a discount code for Broadwayoffers.com - AINYTX48 (Valid through 1/30/2011)

P.S Had a few strokes of luck after the show. I found MEMPHIS and BBAJ Playbills in good condition on the sidewalk (so I picked em up)...I also found one for "A LIFE IN THE THEATRE", only this one was SIGNED BY T.R KNIGHT!!

Updated On: 9/22/10 at 03:37 PM