I guess I just couldn't bring myself to sit down and write it....How do I start? Let's just say this review will be short and not-so-sweet.
Let's begin with old adage, "Always do your homework before attending any media presentation." I guess that's where I should have begun prior to May 1st and going to see Green Day's, "American Idiot" at Atlanta's Fox Theatre.
To say I was a bit more than disappointed would be a mere understatement. ...and I'm guessing I'm not alone, judging by the number of supposed-subscribers walking out of this opening night play. If you are a fan of Green Day and their pop music, which the three women in front of us obviously were, I'm sure you'd appreciate the play.
As a casual radio listener and only knowing their top hits, I did not. This play is typical left-wing satire, philosophy, and campaigning. Pictures of George Bush taking a bite out of the Statue of Liberty, a "script" laden with the "f" word, sexual scenes, and rampant drug use. Yes, it tells a "story," and yes - some might even call this rock opera brilliant (it has been nominated for a Tony award), but for someone like me - middle-aged, middle-class, and right-wing conservative, I found it hugely unentertaining and offensive.
It is what it is. If you like pop music, rock operas, and Green Day - you will probably understand and accept and maybe even enjoy this performance, but as for me and the many people walking out throughout the performance - I did not.
Sad to say that even when the curtain fell and rose again to an all-acoustic performance by the Cast - droves of people were leaving and already in the lobby heading out to Peachtree Street and their cars.
I wish I could promote this play and tell you to run down to the Fox Theatre tonight to see it before it leaves town, but sadly, I cannot. No amount of money is worth sitting through two hours of left-wing political statements, constant use of the "f" word, and teenagers having sex and using drugs. Yes, I am well aware that this is part of the world we live in, but I would definitely choose to spend my time elsewhere supporting the arts in a more positive manner.
Here is a brief clip of the acoustic encore, by far - the most enjoyable part of the show. I wish it could have all been like this, as it shows just how talented this Cast truly is:
*DLDS was given media tickets in exchange for pre-promotion and post-review of this play. All opinions are strictly our own and not representative of anyone else or others involved.
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