[img=030111_newcast.jpg]Tonight, Green Day's American Idiot Musical welcomes four new cast members to replace Billie Joe as St. Jimmy, John Gallagher as Johnny, Michael Esper as Will, and Christina Sajous as the Extraordinary Girl.
Taking over Billie Joe's spot as St. Jimmy is lead singer of AFI, Davey Havok, for a two week engagement. Recently Billie Joe stated:
[quote]I couldn't be more excited that Davey is joining the American Idiot cast to play St. Jimmy. Not only is he a good friend of mine, but I feel that he also brings the perfect energy and air of menace to the part. The audience is going to freak out![/quote]
Taking over Michael Esper's spot as Will in the musical is former American Idol contestant, Justin Guarini. Michael Mayer, the director of American Idiot said that Justin "blew us away in his audition", so I think that it is safe to say that he will be a good fit in the musical cast.
Lastly, taking over John Gallagher and Christina Sajous for the parts of Johnny and the Extraordinary Girl are two current ensamble members of American Idiot, Van Hughes and Libby Winters. Both a part of the American Idiot family since the musical debuted in Berkley, California. Michael Mayer said:
[quote]I'm proud and excited to have Van and Libby, original Broadway cast members who have poured their blood, sweat and tears into the show over the past year, move into these lead roles.[/quote]
You can read more about each of the new cast members joining the musical over on Playbill.com by clicking here.
Taking over Billie Joe's spot as St. Jimmy is lead singer of AFI, Davey Havok, for a two week engagement. Recently Billie Joe stated:
[quote]I couldn't be more excited that Davey is joining the American Idiot cast to play St. Jimmy. Not only is he a good friend of mine, but I feel that he also brings the perfect energy and air of menace to the part. The audience is going to freak out![/quote]
Taking over Michael Esper's spot as Will in the musical is former American Idol contestant, Justin Guarini. Michael Mayer, the director of American Idiot said that Justin "blew us away in his audition", so I think that it is safe to say that he will be a good fit in the musical cast.
Lastly, taking over John Gallagher and Christina Sajous for the parts of Johnny and the Extraordinary Girl are two current ensamble members of American Idiot, Van Hughes and Libby Winters. Both a part of the American Idiot family since the musical debuted in Berkley, California. Michael Mayer said:
[quote]I'm proud and excited to have Van and Libby, original Broadway cast members who have poured their blood, sweat and tears into the show over the past year, move into these lead roles.[/quote]
You can read more about each of the new cast members joining the musical over on Playbill.com by clicking here.
