Summary

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 producers to turn his mega-hit album, “American Idiot,” into a staged 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 show, but a personal and transformative experience for Billie Joe, the film provides insider access to Billie’s journey from rock star to Broadway star, dress rehearsals, performances and more. BROADWAY IDIOT provides a unique window into the art of theater as rock stars and stage stars collide and create something never seen before. “Green Day’s ‘American Idiot’ and Broadway might not have seemed like an obvious match in the beginning, but what came out of that partnership has had the world rocking out. This magical collaboration between rock and musical theater is shown perfectly in this doc in a way that’s never been seen before – it’s truly inspiring and will make the 30M plus Green Day Facebook fans and Broadway lovers everywhere unite as members of the Idiot Nation,” said Steven Beckman, FilmBuff’s Head of Content Partnerships. “Broadway Idiot isn't your typical rock doc. Yes, it's loaded with great music from Green Day and full of the tradition of Broadway, but at its heart, it's a very personal story about having the guts to try something totally new," says director Doug Hamilton. "We are thrilled to be working with FilmBuff to bring the labor of love and dedication that is Broadway Idiot to everyone across the country in theaters and across all digital platforms. It's like bringing Billie Joe Armstrong and Broadway right to your doorstep."