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YES Theatre to perform 'American Idiot' this June

YES Theatre will bring the electric-rock musical “American Idiot” to Sudbury’s historic Grand Nightclub in June 2015.
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Check out the musical “American Idiot” at the Grand Nightclub this June. Supplied photo.
YES Theatre will bring the electric-rock musical “American Idiot” to Sudbury’s historic Grand Nightclub in June 2015.

The two-time Tony Award-winning hit musical, based on Green Day's Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum album, boldly takes the American musical where it's never gone before.

This high-octane show includes every song from Green Day's album American Idiot, as well as several songs from follow-up release, 21st Century Breakdown.

Johnny, Tunny and Will struggle to find meaning in a post-9/11 world. When the three disgruntled men flee the constraints of their hometown for the thrills of city life, their paths are quickly estranged when Tunny enters the armed forces, Michael is called back home to attend familial responsibilities and Johnny's attention becomes divided by a seductive love interest and a hazardous new friendship.

An energy-fuelled rock opera, American Idiot, features little dialogue and instead relies on the lyrics from Green Day's groundbreaking album to execute the story line.

“We are very excited to be tackling this show featuring the music of Green Day, a band loved by many since they debuted nearly 30 years ago,” said YES Theatre’s artistic director Alessandro Costantini.

“The show is going to be staged at the historic Grand Nightclub, formerly the Grand Theatre, and it’s going to be an immersive piece of theatre, using the entire space as the stage - audiences can definitely expect something like they’ve never seen before.”

YES Theatre adds American Idiot to its sixth season which already includes the beloved “Fiddler on the Roof” in August 2015.

On-sale dates for tickets, as well as audition information, will be announced shortly. For more information visit yestheatre.com.

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