But the American Idiot was a one I wanted to see, just by the fact that GD is my 2nd favorite band.
I was a bit doubtful how the songs would fit in with the story, since I didn't fully understand the meaning of the lyrics myself beforehand.
But as soon as the American Idiot the song started playing, I knew I would enjoy this show. It was so full of energy throughout the show, and the story was quite simple and easy to follow. And there were some humoristic parts here and there, which sparked up the crowd. And the singing and playing was great too.
If you're planning to see this and don't want to get spoiled, do not read any further.
The show consisted of the whole American Idiot album from start to end. I know it's vital for the plot, but I thought it was a bit of a letdown, since you could tell what song was coming next. Although there were some surprises, which were nice. The best performances to me were Holiday, Favorite Son, Before The Lobotomy / Extraordinary Girl, 21 Guns and the encore of Good Riddance, where the whole cast played acoustic guitars.
Also, don't listen to the Broadway album if you're going to see this. I didn't want to spoil the show for me, so I didn't listen to it beforehand. And luckily so, since the songs are exactly the same on the album (and in same order too) excluding the encore.
Not so special review, but all in all, I loved it! Definitely go and see this if you have a chance!
Setlist:
1. American Idiot
2. Jesus Of Suburbia
3. Holiday
4. Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
5. Favorite Son
6. Are We The Waiting
7. St. Jimmy
8. Give Me Novacaine
9. Last Of The American Girls / She's A Rebel
10. Last Night On Earth
11. Too Much Too Soon
12. Before The Lobotomy / Extraordinary Girl
13. When It's Time
14. Know Your Enemy
15. 21 Guns
16. Letterbomb
17. Wake Me Up When September Ends
18. Homecoming
19. Whatsername
--Encore--
20. Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)
