Green Day's
American Idiot
Produced in Collaboration with Deaf West Theatre
American Idiot
American Idiot has been extended by popular demand!
BEST AVAILABILITY NOVEMBER 12 – 15
AN AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE-POWERED ROCK MUSICAL FOR TODAY
A near-scientific study of the innumerable ways to give somebody the finger. Rousing. Impactful. Heartbreaking. American Idiot ignites the heart. This staging of American Idiot is a bold and timely endeavor.
American Idiot is fully accessible with American Sign Language and integrated captioning throughout the entire production. Guests requiring American Sign Language or Open Captioning can attend any performance. Audio Description services are available at the 2:30pm matinee on November 2, 2024.
Learn MoreARTISTIC DIRECTOR SNEHAL DESAI’S DIRECTORIAL DEBUT AT THE MARK TAPER FORUM
Slinging razor guitars, thundering drums, and an anti-hero named Johnny. Not the prelude of typical entries in the canon of musical theatre. But these elements herald a groundbreaking American musical all the same: with the burning passion of characters who yearn for something more, songs bursting with emotion, and a story that dares you to feel and celebrate and hope.
The music of Green Day and the lyrics of lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong captured the zeitgeist of a generation with its Grammy Award®-winning multi-platinum album, which is currently celebrating its 20th anniversary. American Idiot puts those raw emotions front and center in a highly theatrical and thoroughly satisfying rock opera that burns up the stage.
This groundbreaking, new production, directed by Center Theatre Group Artistic Director Snehal Desai, and produced in collaboration with Deaf West Theatre, features an ensemble of both Deaf and hearing actors, and is performed simultaneously in American Sign Language and spoken English. CTG and Deaf West have a long history of bold and exciting collaborations, including Pippin, Sleeping Beauty Wakes, and Big River—which went on to have an acclaimed run on Broadway.
Through powerful performances and immersive staging, the show explores themes of identity and rebellion while amplifying the voices of Deaf and multi-cultural communities. With nods to contemporary culture, this electrifying interpretation pushes boundaries and celebrates the diversity of human experience. Join us for a bold and reimagined take on a modern-day classic like you’ve never seen—or heard—before.
To kick-off my first season, I am excited to make my CTG directorial debut at the Taper with a new take on Green Day’s American Idiot. This explosive musical will take on a whole new meaning when we join forces with our friends at Deaf West Theatre, for the fourth time in our history, to tell this punk rock and wholly American musical tale in both English and American Sign Language. Pair that with the timing of what is sure to be a memorable election year, we have the makings of what truly great theatre should be: a show that is timely, resonant, boundary-pushing, inclusive, and electrifying.
—Snehal Desai, Artistic Director, Center Theatre Group
Produced in collaboration with Deaf West Theatre
Artistic Director, DJ Kurs
To learn more about Deaf West Theatre, visit deafwest.org.
This production of Green Day’s American Idiot is licensed by Music Theatre International.
INVIGORATING ORIGINALITY…. SHOULD THRILL GREEN DAY FANS WHILE RECRUITING LEGIONS OF NEW ONES.
A true rock opera … the music is thrilling: charged with urgency, rich in memorable melody and propulsive rhythms.
Join us for our Dining Series featuring Girl & the Goat!
We’ve curated the perfect night on the town for you! See American Idiot and dine at one of the hottest restaurant downtown, Girl & The Goat! On select performances of American Idiot a limited number of “dinner and a show” tickets are available with a dinner reservation at Girl & The Goat!
Your dinner at Girl & The Goat will begin at 5:30pm while the performance of American Idiot begins at 8pm.
Dates:
Wednesday, October 2
Thursday, October 3
Tuesday, October 8
Thursday, October 10
Tuesday, October 15
Wednesday, October 16
Thursday, October 17
Tuesday, October 22
Wednesday, October 23
Thursday, October 24
Wednesday, October 30
Thursday, October 31
Wednesday, November 6
Thursday November 7
Tuesday, November 12
Wednesday, November 13
Thursday, November 14
This promotion closes 48 hours (about 2 days) prior to each dinner reservation time slot. Any further questions regarding your dinner reservation can be directed to Girl & the Goat by calling 213.799.4628 or by visiting girlandthegoat.com.
Join Us for Taper Tastings!
Be part of the excitement as the Mark Taper Forum reopens its doors with Green Day's American Idiot and an exclusive wine-tasting series.
We’ve partnered with Intermission Cellars, a California winery founded by two Broadway performers, to bring you an unforgettable experience. Sip wines crafted by theatre lovers, for theatre lovers, and mingle with fellow patrons as we toast the arts.
When you purchase a ticket to any American Idiot performance between October 2 and October 8, you’ll receive a glass of wine as you exit the theatre.
Don’t miss out—raise a glass, savor the moment, and celebrate with us at the Mark Taper Forum!
Celebrate the Reopening of the TaperP.I.Y. Punk It Yourself!
An American Idiot-Inspired Activity for High School Aged Punks and Up
Is your wardrobe screaming more “business casual” than “stick it to the man?” We've got you.
Good Vibrations
An American Idiot-Inspired Activity for Elementary Aged Punks and Up
Sound is movement. You can feel this phenomenon any time you speak – try laying your hand on your throat while you speak, or hum, and you should feel a buzzing sensation. The buzzing you feel is vibration created by your vocal cords that move through space to create sound.
Produced in Collaboration
with Deaf West Theatre
Music by Green Day
Lyrics by Billie Joe Armstrong
Book by Billie Joe Armstrong & Michael Mayer
Choreography by Jennifer Weber
Directed by Snehal Desai
Venue Information
The Mark Taper Forum is located at 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles CA 90012.
Learn MoreTicket Prices
Tickets start at $40.25 (all-in pricing including fees).
Friends Ticket Presale
On sale: August 7, 2024
Donate $100 and access tickets to all Center Theatre Group shows before the general public for an entire year, with preferred pricing
Learn MoreAmex Presale Tickets™
On sale: August 14, 2024
American Express® Card Members are invited to purchase tickets before they go on sale to the general public.
Learn MoreSingle Tickets
On sale: August 28, 2024
For Ahmanson and Taper shows:
213.972.4400
Opening Night
Performance date: October 9, 2024
Account Sales and Group Tickets of 10+
Call 213.972.7231 to put your name on a priority access list.
Learn MorePerformance Length
The performance length is 95 minutes, with no intermission.
Please Note
Green Day will not be performing in this presentation.
Recommended for ages 16 and up due to adult situations, simulated drug use, strong language, strobe lights, theatrical haze effects, and e-cigarettes. Ear plugs are available for audience members sensitive to loud music.
For more information, please visit our Show Guide for Parents.
Learn MoreAmerican Express® Card Member Performance
Join us for the American Express® Card Member Performance to access exclusive opportunities and post-show events.
Performance date: October 17, 2024
Stage Talks
Date: Tuesday, October 22
Topic: The Evolution of Deaf Culture and Media Representation
Moderator: Stephanie Zornoza, The ASL Shop
Date: Tuesday, October 29
Topic: AAPI Representation in Theater
Moderator: Ashley Lee
Date: Sunday, November 3
Topic: Bringing American Idiot to the Stage
Accessibility and Amenities
Our ACCESS program is committed to accessibility for all audiences. We offer a number of services to accommodate persons requiring mobility, vision, and hearing access.
Audio Description performance date: November 2, 2024, at 2:30pm
American Idiot is fully accessible with American Sign Language and integrated captioning throughout the entire production. Guests requiring American Sign Language or Open Captioning can attend any performance. Audio Description services are available at the 2:30pm matinee on November 2, 2024.
This production of American Idiot is made possible in part by The David Lee Foundation.
2024/25 season programming at the Mark Taper Forum is made possible through the generous support of the S. Mark Taper Foundation.
Credits
- Music by
- Green Day
- Lyrics by
- Billie Joe Armstrong
- Book by
- Billie Joe Armstrong
- Michael Mayer
- Choreography By
- Jennifer Weber
- Directed by
- Snehal Desai
- Set Design By
- Takeshi Kata
- Costumes By
- Lena Sands
- Lighting By
- Karyn Lawrence
- Sound By
- Cricket S. Myers
- Projections By
- David Murakami
- Wig, Hair, and Make-up Design by
- Shelia Dorn
- music supervisor and conductor
- David O
- music arrangements and orchestrations by
- Tom Kitt
- casting by
- Beth Lipari, CSA
- ASL CHOREOGRAPHER
- Colin Analco
- ASL ASSOCIATE CHOREOGRAPHER
- Amelia Hensley
- Production Stage Manager
- David S. Franklin
- With
- Landen Gonzales
- Otis Jones IV
- Milo Manheim
- Josué Martinez
- Giovanni Maucere
- James Olivas
- Steven-Adam Agdeppa
- Will Branner
- Jerusha Cavazos
- Lark Detweiler
- Daniel Durant
- Kaia T. Fitzgerald
- Brady Fritz
- Patrick Ortiz
- Mason Alexander Park
- Monika Peña
- Mars Storm Rucker
- Mia Sempertegui
- Angel Theory
- Ali Fumiko Whitney