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Anyone "here" seen American Idiot on Broadway?

Old May 26th, 2010, 11:56 AM
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Anyone "here" seen American Idiot on Broadway?

I'm thinking of taking my 16-year-old son to see American Idiot while we're in NYC. His little sister will see Mary Poppins (again) but I thought he'd be more interested in the other. I don't know anyone who has seen it -- if you have, what did you think, and is it OK for a 16-year-old boy?
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Old May 26th, 2010, 02:26 PM
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Yes, it's definitely a show for your 16-year-old son.....assuming, of course, he's a fan of Green Day!
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Broadway box has a number of reviews; #10 is from the parent of a 12 year-old:

http://www.broadwaybox.com/reviews/t...t_reviews.aspx
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Old Jun 8th, 2010, 08:48 AM
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We saw it. Yes, son loved it. It's an hour and a half long, no intermission, somewhat "gritty" in that it has simulated drug use (shooting herion, cocaine), similated sex, lots of profanity. Glad the little sister went to see Mary Poppins.
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Thanks for reporting back.
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George Bush is on Broadway . . Amazing!!
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My 17 year old son and my husband loved it. I was not as impressed but they are bigger Green Day fans than I am.
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