URP’s production of American Idiot is a spectacular celebration of punk-rock band Green Day’s music, told through a high-energy, theatrical experience. Soaring vocals and band accompaniment, visually stimulating staging, and rock-concert lighting make this a fun experience. And while the show’s story is flat and the directorial concept is a bit illogical, there’s much to enjoy in this electrifying, nostalgic ride.
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From left to right: Tanner Ford, Colin Sheen, and Nick Heffelfinger in URP’s production of Green Day’s American Idiot. Photo credit: Robert Sondergaard