My teacher today asked the class what our favorite musical of all time is. I replied with American Idiot. He hadn't heard of it so he thought I was trying to be disrespectful so I had him pull up this. The reaction of the kids in my class was priceless
Of all the videos of 'American Idiot on Broadway' that I've seen, I don't usually go for the music. Don't get me wrong: I LOVE GREEN DAY. I'm just not into someone ELSE singing their music. But when Billie Joe is on stage, well -- I'm speechless. Now THAT would be a treat....
"Tom Hanks' production company Playtone Productions has announced that Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong will star as St. Jimmy in the movie adaptation of American Idiot, the stage musical based on the Green Day album of the same name. Armstrong, who starred in the role for the majority of the show's run on Broadway, is the only star attached to the film so far. The movie is tentatively scheduled for 2013."
Little detail I loved was when Billie does the crucifixion stance his shadow looks amazing like if his shadow has been positioned to be right behind him the affect that would have would’ve been amazing like Jimmy leaving his last mark on the world before “dying”
I love it wish I could of seen it live. Who wouldn’t love a shirtless Billie lol..I wish the versions of these songs he sung would of been on the American Idiot Broadway album.
i dont like how the too top comments are about billie's "hot bod", thats not what he was there for, he was there for the acting, no one points h=out how good his acting is
Saw this the first week he played st. Jimmy for the second time and when homecoming started I was like, st. Jimmy takes his shirt off during this song. HOLY FUCK
lol they probably just went ahead and added the part of St. Jimmy taking his shirt off because they new Billie would do it anyway just to screw things over haha! :D
like how the TV's in the back have billies face playing and then when Davie Havok replaced him they put his face in the monitors ....that gigantic skeleton face....both play really good St. Jimmys.
in the documentary Billie Joe said he "can't act". I call SUPREME bullshit on that. he was awesome as St. Jimmy
Carl Trammel he wasn't acting. He performed half as though it was a concert and the rest as himself. St. Jimmy *was* him, after all.
Carl Trammel because he *is* ST Jimmy
People think acting yourself is easy. It's still acting in front of a crowd. It's not him normally as he walks on the street. It is acting.
I agree with the others...Billie IS St. Jimmy...no acting involved. Love him to pieces....
He feels emotions to the songs because in reality they're about him but he wouldn't usually look like that so it's kinda acting a bit
Highlight of that guy's life: carrying Billie Joe offstage
*Carrying a topless Billie Joe offstage
he probably did it every night for a couple months lol
I’m really jealous
My teacher today asked the class what our favorite musical of all time is. I replied with American Idiot. He hadn't heard of it so he thought I was trying to be disrespectful so I had him pull up this. The reaction of the kids in my class was priceless
LMAO what happened?
this was 10 years ago but yeah what happened
@@arcade3198 ikr
Waste another night or two
I love he like signs off to the audience while being carried off stage
Oh man when he blew a kiss at the end
What a king
Sarah Walter ikr? he also do it in concerts and i think this is super cute
@¿ TheRealQueenie ?, I've only seen Billie Joe doing it, but 🥰
for a day.
when he sings "Jimmy DIED today.." so amazing!
the power in his voice is unbelievable, when he say jimmy died today is probably my favorite part because you can hear the emotion in it :)
I just started crying when I saw this. I was just like "he's perfect! So perfect" and I got all shivery and shaky!
I agree
at 1:57
that way how he says 'jimmy died today' makes me sad...
Chucky Killer same
Gives me the chills.
He sounds so beautiful. IVE REPLAYED IT A MILLION TIMES
Billie Joe's hair...and the ending... CARRY ME OUT PEASANTS....BITCH PLZ I AM FABULOUS.. SO LONG AND GOODNIGHT!!!
+Anna Gonzalez Pun not intended
Hehe emo jokes
Billie's facial expression was perfect :)
man i always get really sad when saint jimmy dies he's my fav
Alexis Schmidt especially when Billie Joe plays him
This man is in his mid-40s here Jesus Christ his vocals are so good
Of all the videos of 'American Idiot on Broadway' that I've seen, I don't usually go for the music. Don't get me wrong: I LOVE GREEN DAY. I'm just not into someone ELSE singing their music. But when Billie Joe is on stage, well -- I'm speechless. Now THAT would be a treat....
lucy girl ikr? my friends love the broadway versions of gd songs, but i am just like: nahh it doesn't feel right
lmao when they carry him out and Billies just like yay
Fanboy/girling aside, he did a really good acting as Saint Jimmy. Probably my favorite that I have seen. It's this or the LA version.
HAHA! I love that the crowd is silent *Billie takes his shirt off* WOOO! Haha. I'm so proud of him for doing this.
Im so glad people are still watching and commenting on this 7 years later
Does this guy realize that he's carrying BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG? SHIRTLESS?!?!?
I would kill to be that man.
His voice literally made me feel like my heart was melting...
I keep pressing 8. Seeing Billie "die". That part when he falls, too cute.
Even Voldemort loves Billie Joe. Now I can die in peace.
What?
Billie is a good performer.
BILLIE JOE MY MAN I LOVE HIM SOOOO MUCHHH
I cracked up when he comes 'back to life' at the end! Hes a great actor
BILLIE JOE MY OVARIES!!!!
hahah the end is priceless :'D
Billie is so hot as an actor!
LOL love the part from 2:38-2:40!so cute
and billie has such a powerful voice!!!
love him!!!
I would have loved to him in the role in the musical :) Billie Joe is amazing and such a great performer :)
2021 and I still go back to this video every once in a while. Billie Joe Armstrong is a fucking legend.
He reely is
I love that voice! has a beautiful voice Billie Joe!
the most beautiful moment in the entire show
Somewhere around 2:35 is how I'll walk out on the last day of school
"Tom Hanks' production company Playtone Productions has announced that Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong will star as St. Jimmy in the movie adaptation of American Idiot, the stage musical based on the Green Day album of the same name. Armstrong, who starred in the role for the majority of the show's run on Broadway, is the only star attached to the film so far. The movie is tentatively scheduled for 2013."
we were robbed of this film
Little detail I loved was when Billie does the crucifixion stance his shadow looks amazing like if his shadow has been positioned to be right behind him the affect that would have would’ve been amazing like Jimmy leaving his last mark on the world before “dying”
Yes. Just, yes. Perfect. His voice, his appearance, and his acting. THEY'RE ALL JUST TO PERFECT *_*
The ending is my favourite thing in the whole world wtf
son of a St. Jimmy that was hot!!!!!!!!!
He's such a great performer!!!!
I love it wish I could of seen it live. Who wouldn’t love a shirtless Billie lol..I wish the versions of these songs he sung would of been on the American Idiot Broadway album.
Billie Joe is fantastic!
Omg Billie is so adorable💗
25 seconds in I realized that st jimmy dies in homecoming... oh shit
i dont care if st.jimmy is the villan hes my fave character when billie's playin him damn i loved when he took off his shirt!
Jimmy died today! this part is so fuckin' awesome!!!
you can really feel his emotions in you when he sings that! its such an awesome voice he has
Muah!
Billie Joe is awesome. A shirtless Billie Joe...well...there's no words to describe it :)
He did such an amazing job.
*watching* "He's amazing!" *takes his top off* "He is God." ;)
he doesn't seem to age! ;O ;D
This is hot! Now I wish we went to see it!
Billie joe would never lip synch
I..
Just..
But..
Never take this down...Billie...So...Topless...
How do... use words?...
Billie’s vocals are amazing in this
This is definitely my favourite part
L LOVE THE FALL BIT ITS SOO FREKing coooolllll
Oh Billie. thats y we love him.
He's wearing a red white and blue wristband, BUT I THOUGHT GOOD GUYS DON'T WEAR RED WHITE AND BLUE!!!
you are a great person
DestructionsFX Thanks! You are too!
poppunkrock141 - to be fair, Jimmy isn't a good guy.
Im Knucklez he's a Saint to me
2:23
Gotta love that face. =]
Billie Joe us a really really good actor and singer I love green day so much
Shirtless Billie, nuff said.
That little flag wave at the end! 😄
haven't seen the other guy as St Jimmy, but I can honestly say, I definitely prefer Billie Joe as him
i dont like how the too top comments are about billie's "hot bod", thats not what he was there for, he was there for the acting, no one points h=out how good his acting is
drumsdrums4040 he's an awesome actor with an equally awesome bod
Saw this the first week he played st. Jimmy for the second time and when homecoming started I was like, st. Jimmy takes his shirt off during this song. HOLY FUCK
i love his acting!
nearly passed out when he took off his shirt awsome song!!!
1:57 fuggin goosebumps
I just saw this play in the Theatre today. It was a great play, but I'm sad Billie Joe wasn't doing St. Jimmy anymore :(
I got the chills! And Billie was so cute at the end
I'm more amazed at what the HELLLLLL'S your name?! And the very start. Wow.
Billie is the best Jesus of Suburbia !!!! Is and always has been!
happy new year I love u bille joe 😍😍😍😍😍
same tho
I love the acting of the addition to be a singer and composer of a large group like Green Day! I love it also is very beautiful!
lol they probably just went ahead and added the part of St. Jimmy taking his shirt off because they new Billie would do it anyway just to screw things over haha! :D
I wish we could see him a little more clearly, the white light is so bright :(
That guy carrying him was probably screaming inside lmao. Bet when he got offstage he was going mad lmao.
2:24 that is actually quite cute, not in a cute cute but like a puppy cute 😆
my favorite part is definitely 1:33!
I think I will legit cry when I see this show next week with himas St Jimmy
Omg! ^-^ I love you!
Billie Joe is to fucockin amazing!!
Wow
Everything about this video is perfect.
i hate that I never got to see this live... :'(
i really like green day but i love this musical :)
2:22 these eyes °____°
this is so good!!!!! haven't watched this in the longest time!
1:18 - 1:21 omg im crying Billies high notes are just the besttttt
Sounds exactly like the studio version
Christ, Green Day actually makes musicals sound good!
-Dies- OMG ! He's so sexy as Saint Jimmy !!! ♥
He's so sexy anyway!
best show ever
ugh libby winters is so beautiful ❤❤
i love him
Billy! how could u be soooo cute???!!!
like how the TV's in the back have billies face playing and then when Davie Havok replaced him they put his face in the monitors ....that gigantic skeleton face....both play really good St. Jimmys.
HOLY FUCKING SHIT I NEED to see this musical before I die or my life will not be complete.
He only played St. Jimmy last year when AI was on broadway. He was in 50 performances and played St. Jimmy till the end.
it just makes sense that he plays a character in a musical of his own creation
goin as a class....man i wish he was gune b ther in LA on april 11th!!!!!
his voice is on fleek
ive seen the uk version of this and its the greatest spectacle every made