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Green Day stopped by Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and discussed their show American Idiot as well as Green Day 1999 and their new Green Day rock band video game. AMERICAN IDIOT began performances at the ST. James Theatre on March 24, 2010 and open on Broadway on April 20, 2010. In anticipation of the opening next week, BroadwayWorld brings you the first production shots of the cast performing on Broadway, following by tribute shots to their world premiere performance at Berkeley Rep this past fall.

AMERICAN IDIOT began performances at the ST. James Theatre on March 24, 2010 and open on Broadway on April 20, 2010. In anticipation of the opening next week, BroadwayWorld brings you the first production shots of the cast performing on Broadway, following by tribute shots to their world premiere performance at Berkeley Rep this past fall.

Here, we've got a few great snaps of the 'signing wall' at the St. James Theatre where fans can (and HAVE!) leave messages by writing on the wall - similar to what was done for RENT at the Nederlander Theatre.

For one weekend only, March 25 - 28, Atlanta Ballet presents the U.S. premiere of James Kudelka's 'Four Seasons' at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, featuring special performances by Atlanta Ballet's artistic director emeritus Robert Barnett and current artistic director John McFall.

For one weekend only, March 25 - 28, Atlanta Ballet presents the U.S. premiere of James Kudelka's 'Four Seasons' at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, featuring special performances by Atlanta Ballet's artistic director emeritus Robert Barnett and current artistic director John McFall.

We're excited to present our full coverage of the cast of AMERICAN IDIOT performing the show's opening number for fans at their special final soundcheck earlier this week, including interviews with Green Day themselves, the show's creative team and more! Welcome to Broadway!

For one weekend only, March 25 - 28, Atlanta Ballet presents the U.S. premiere of James Kudelka's 'Four Seasons' at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, featuring special performances by Atlanta Ballet's artistic director emeritus Robert Barnett and current artistic director John McFall.

For one weekend only, March 25 - 28, Atlanta Ballet presents the U.S. premiere of James Kudelka's 'Four Seasons' at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, featuring special performances by Atlanta Ballet's artistic director emeritus Robert Barnett and current artistic director John McFall.

On March 23, AMERICAN IDIOT fans were treated to a special preview of the show at a final soundcheck event. BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the experience and debut performance before performances officially began last night, March 24.

We'll have even more video coverage with interviews tonight up on BroadwayWorld.com, but we couldn't wait to rush up the fantastic cast performing the show's opening number for enthusiastic (and lucky!) fans at today's AMERICAN IDIOT soundcheck event! Stay tuned for more coverage!

The Broadway-bound 'American Idiot' musical is in talks with Playtone partners Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman to turn the musical into a film, reports Deadline.com.

The Landless Theatre Company presents the DC Premiere of High Fidelity - A Musical (based on the Nick Hornby novel). The music is by Tom Kitt (Tony Award winning composer of NEXT TO NORMAL), with lyrics by Amanda Green and book by David Lindsay-Abaire.

For one weekend only, March 25 - 28, Atlanta Ballet presents the U.S. premiere of James Kudelka's 'Four Seasons' at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, featuring special performances by Atlanta Ballet's artistic director emeritus Robert Barnett and current artistic director John McFall.

The Landless Theatre Company presents the DC Premiere of High Fidelity - A Musical, based on the Nick Hornby novel. The music is by Tom Kitt, Tony Award winning composer of Next to Normal, with lyrics by Amanda Green and book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Performances take place February 18th - March 14th at the DC Arts Center. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at www.landlesstheatrecompany.org.

The Landless Theatre Company presents the DC Premiere of High Fidelity - A Musical (based on the Nick Hornby novel). The music is by Tom Kitt (Tony Award winning composer of NEXT TO NORMAL), with lyrics by Amanda Green and book by David Lindsay-Abaire.

Yesterday, March 11, work on AMERICAN IDIOT was temporarily delayed when a fire broke out in the elevator shaft of the St. James Theatre. While an initial report into the FDNY indicated that someone was trapped inside the elevator, upon arrival firefighters confirmed that while the fire did indeed initiate in the elevator shaft, no one was inside. The building was evacuated and no one was harmed. The cause of the fire is still unknown and under investigation.

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the USA Network announced that the ten honorees for the second annual Character Approved Awards, include Green Day and playwright Nora Ephron. The Character Approved Awards are a multimedia campaign honoring individuals who are changing the face of American culture. Inspired by USA's Characters Welcome brand, the initiative is dedicated to celebrating the true trailblazers across a variety of disciplines such as art, philanthropy, new media and film.

The Landless Theatre Company presents the DC Premiere of High Fidelity - A Musical (based on the Nick Hornby novel). The music is by Tom Kitt (Tony Award winning composer of NEXT TO NORMAL), with lyrics by Amanda Green and book by David Lindsay-Abaire.

For one weekend only, March 25 - 28, Atlanta Ballet presents the U.S. premiere of James Kudelka's 'Four Seasons' at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, featuring special performances by Atlanta Ballet's artistic director emeritus Robert Barnett and current artistic director John McFall.

USA Network announced today the ten honorees for the second annual Character Approved Awards, including Green Day and playwright Nora Ephrron. The Character Approved Awards are a multimedia campaign honoring individuals who are changing the face of American culture. Inspired by USA's Characters Welcome brand, the initiative is dedicated to celebrating the true trailblazers across a variety of disciplines such as art, philanthropy, new media and film.