With the world abuzz over the assassination of  Osama Bin Laden, it is fitting to review a Broadway show that deals with the aftermath of 9/11.   The critically acclaimed Rock Opera “American Idiot” aims to shed some light on an entire generation of young people that were shaken by the events of 9/11.  The show tells the story of 3 young men: Will, Tunny, and Johnny, all looking for their place in life.    The three best friends experience love, disappointment, envy, rejection and camaraderie in their journeys, until they all meet in the show’s final, sublimating scene.   

The show feature a musical score comprised of the fantastic rock band Green Day’s complete album American Idiot.   The band noted that when writing the album they always had in mind that it may be a basis for a show, or a movie. The musical meets the albums lively tone with very energetic dance powerful acting and eye popping set design. 

The show that aired in 2010 has earned mixed reviews among critics who may have had a tough time handling the young, next generation vibe that the show emits.   Audiences love it tough – it has snagged two broadway.com audience awards for best leading actor and for favorite ensemble, and was nominated  3 tony awards for best musical, Best Scenic Design of a Musical, and for Best Lighting Design of a Musical.  It has also won a Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album.

The show that was running at the St. James Theatre on Broadway is now off the stage in preparation for a tour starting next fall.  Broadway show tickets for American Idiot are not available at the moment,  but you can get tickets to see the show on tour here.

Tags: American Idiot, Broadway Shows

An exciting musical and theatrical show for all ages, Broadway Rain Tickets are a huge hit. The Beatles tribute band chronicles the legendary band's career through song, attire, film and hairstyles. Experiencing the music from the very beginning through the late sixties, is a visual and musical event that every Beatles fan, young and old, should see. 

Rain puts the audience smack in the middle of the Beatles musical sensation and career, through music as well as actual films and commercials played on the stage's backdrop. Fans will listen, watch, clap, sing and dance along with the tribute band.

Although the band will take the audience from the Ed Sullivan show through the long haired, psychedelic late sixties era, the show is kept clean and void of any drug or sexual innuendos. Kids will love the performance as they sing along with their parents. It is a fun nostalgic evening out on Broadway.

Throughout the show, there are close up camera shots of the Fab Four look-a likes projected on a large screen. The uncanny resemblances, the note for note music and the stage dress for each period in the Beatles musical career, brings each fan back to the good old days. Currently, this event can be seen at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, New York. Tickets to the Broadway Show, Rain is what everyone is scrambling to get.

Tags: Rain, Beatles, Broadways Musical

Charlie Sheen’s new gig may very well be the best show in town.  Following his bizarre interview with CNN’s Katy Kourik that has spiraled a series of interviews on press coverage that went from bad to worse:

 It is not yet clear what Sheen’s show, named “My Violent Torpedo of Truth”, will include, but in his website Sheen writes: "Will there be surprises? Will there be guests? Will there be mayhem? Will you ask questions? Will you laugh? Will you scream? Will you know the truth? WILL THERE BE MORE?!?! This IS where you will hear the REAL story from the Warlock. Bring it. I dare you to keep up with me."

The show’s co-producer, Joey Scoleri said:  “Having heard some of the stuff he is going to say, there will some things that are shocking and provoking, but you're going to laugh."

Well, if curiosity kills you, you can always check out tickets to Sheen’s show here:
Tickets to Charlie Sheen’s show

Tags: Charlie Sheen, Stand up