SNS Presents: American Idiot
09/27/2025
7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
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About the event Welcome to the chaotic world of “American Idiot,” where the music is loud, the emotions are raw, and the rebellion is real. Follow the journey of three disillusioned friends, Johnny, Tunny, and Will, as they navigate post-9/11 America, each searching for meaning in a world gone mad.
With explosive songs like “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” where Johnny grapples with his inner demons, and “21 Guns,” a powerful anthem of loss and redemption, we will have your head banging and heart breaking all at once. And let’s not forget “Wake Me Up When September Ends,” a haunting ballad that captures the essence of their struggles.
As Johnny falls into a spiral of drugs and chaos, Tunny enlists in the military, and Will faces the reality of impending fatherhood, “American Idiot” delivers a punch of punk rock energy and a hefty dose of snark. So, strap in for a wild ride through the angst and anarchy of a generation searching for its voice.
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About the venue Short North Stage is a professional theater company dedicated to bringing first-class live performance to the Short North Arts District. Residing in a distinctive performing arts venue, the historic Garden Theater, Short North Stage hosts and produces performances weekly, ranging from Broadway classics and edgy off-Broadway musicals. With three performance venues within the Garden Theater, including the original main auditorium, the intimate Green Room, and Ethel’s Stage Left Lounge, each show brings a truly unique experience.
Our goal is to grow into a regional and national showcase of music-driven works – celebrating familiar pieces and reinventing less well-known works. With the dynamics of the Short North moving uptown and The Ohio State University sphere of influence spreading south, the blocks bridging the two districts are ripe for revitalization. Short North Stage is helping lead the metamorphosis.