Broadway Idiot (2013)
3.8 of 5 from 45 ratings
1h 21min
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- Synopsis:
From punk rock mosh pits and sold-out stadiums to the Great White Way, this electrifying documentary follows Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong as he works with Broadway veterans to turn his mega-hit album, American Idiot, into a Broadway musical. The film goes behind the scenes to reveal the creative choices and challenges made by Grammy® winner Billie Joe and Tony® winning director Michael Mayer (Spring Awakening) to create the thrilling and one-of-a-kind musical experience. More than just a making-of profile, Broadway Idiot is a portrait of a world-famous artist having the guts to try something totally new. The film grants insider access to the actors’ rehearsals, the creative team’s process and live performances that reveal Billie’s transformation from rock star to Broadway star. Broadway Idiot provides a unique window into the art of theater as rock stars and stage stars collide and create something never seen before. - Actors:
- Billie Joe Armstrong, Michael Mayer, Steven Hoggett, Tom Kitt, Christine Jones, Andrea Lauer, Kevin Adams, Brian Ronan, Darrel Maloney, Carmel Dean, James Harker, Lorin Latarro, Johanna McKeon, Austin Regan, Mike Dirnt, Tre Cool, John Gallagher Jr., Michael Esper, Matt Caplan, Stark Sands
- Directors:
- Doug Hamilton
- Genres:
- Documentary
