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News PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "Leavin' Home!" Back on the Road with Green Day's American Idiot The national tour of Green Day’s American Idiot sprang back into action this month in Portland, OR, with a brand-new set of Idiots and some familiar favorites from the tour’s previous season. Swing extraordinaire and talented photog Eric Presnall takes Playbill.com readers on a glimpse through the group’s first “two-dow shay."
By Matthew Blank
November 26, 2013

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Jared Nepute stars as Johnny along with Daniel C. Jackson as St. Jimmy, Casey O’Farrell as Will, Dan Tracy as Tunny, Olivia Puckett as Whatsername, Taylor Jones as The Extraordinary Girl and Mariah MacFarlane as Heather. The company also features ensemble members Alex Boniello, Liam Fennecken, Sean Garner, Francesca Granell, Antwaun Holley, Andrew Humann, Alison Morooney, Johnny Newcomb, Michael Pilato, Eric Presnall, Turner Rouse Jr., Josephine Spada, and Chelsea Turbin.

American Idiot, which won the Grammy as Best Musical Show Album, features the music of Green Day with lyrics by lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong. The show won 2010 Tony Awards for its scenic and lighting design by Christine Jones and Kevin Adams, respectively. Mayer is the Tony Award-winning director of Spring Awakening who also works in film ("Flicka," "A Home at the End of the World") and TV ("Smash," "Do No Harm"). American Idiot is choreographed by Olivier Award winner Steven Hoggett (Black Watch, Once) with orchestrations and arrangements by Pulitzer Prize winner Tom Kitt (Next to Normal).

The acclaimed creative team also includes costume design by Andrea Lauer, sound design by Acme Sounds Partners, video and projections design by Darrel Maloney, music supervision by Jared Stein, associate choreography by Lorin Latarro and associate direction by Johanna McKeon.

The rock musical tells the story of three boyhood friends, each searching for meaning in a post-9/11 world. The score includes all music from Green Day's 2004 album "American Idiot," plus additional numbers from Green Day's Grammy Award-winning 2009 release "21st Century Breakdown" (including "21 Guns" and an unreleased love song, "When It's Time").

For more information and tour dates, visit americanidiotthemusical.com.

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "Leavin' Home!" Back on the Road with Green Day's American Idiot

Very proud to call these extremely talented professionals my family.

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "Leavin' Home!" Back on the Road with Green Day's American Idiot

The national tour of Green Day’s American Idiot sprang back into action this month in Portland, OR, with a brand-new set of Idiots and some familiar favorites from the tour’s previous season. Swing extraordinaire and talented photog Eric Presnall takes Playbill.com readers on a glimpse through the group’s first “two-dow shay."

62 PHOTOS
Bassist Josh Sebo and guitarist David Abrams kill some time post bus ride with a game of chess.
Bassist Josh Sebo and guitarist David Abrams kill some time post bus ride with a game of chess.
Eric Presnall
Chelsea Turbin gracefully grabs her last bag off the bus before heading into the hotel.
Chelsea Turbin gracefully grabs her last bag off the bus before heading into the hotel.
Eric Presnall
An early morning run is the best way to see a new city, Portland, Oregon.
An early morning run is the best way to see a new city, Portland, Oregon.
Eric Presnall
A beautiful fall walk to breakfast.
A beautiful fall walk to breakfast.
Eric Presnall
Pass by Portlandia. Why not?
Pass by Portlandia. Why not?
Eric Presnall
Some eggs and fruit at a local restaurant make for an epic start to the day.
Some eggs and fruit at a local restaurant make for an epic start to the day.
Eric Presnall
One of Portland’s iconic city water fountains sit right outside our theatre.
One of Portland’s iconic city water fountains sit right outside our theatre.
Eric Presnall
Keller Auditorium, our home for the week.
Keller Auditorium, our home for the week.
Eric Presnall
Don’t forget to sign in, Idiots.
Don’t forget to sign in, Idiots.
Eric Presnall
Making our way to warm-up.
Making our way to warm-up.
Eric Presnall
The cast being led in warm-up by the very talented Alison Morooney
The cast being led in warm-up by the very talented Alison Morooney
Eric Presnall
You better work that yoga, Casey O’Farrell.
You better work that yoga, Casey O’Farrell.
Eric Presnall
Vocal warm-ups.
Vocal warm-ups.
Eric Presnall
Music Director Evan Newman leads warm-ups with an attentive Jared Nepute at his side.
Music Director Evan Newman leads warm-ups with an attentive Jared Nepute at his side.
Eric Presnall
Lucky enough to have Associate Director Johanna Mckeon run through a quick put-in before the show.
Lucky enough to have Associate Director Johanna Mckeon run through a quick put-in before the show.
Eric Presnall
Company Manager Stacy Myers and Production Stage Manager Cory Boulieris hard at work and looking beautiful as always.
Company Manager Stacy Myers and Production Stage Manager Cory Boulieris hard at work and looking beautiful as always.
Eric Presnall
Olivia Puckett... gorgeous.
Olivia Puckett... gorgeous.
Eric Presnall
Josephine Spada... stunning.
Josephine Spada... stunning.
Eric Presnall
Chelsea Turbin... amazing.
Chelsea Turbin... amazing.
Eric Presnall
Turner Rouse, Jr... YEAH BOI!
Turner Rouse, Jr... YEAH BOI!
Eric Presnall
Antwaun Holley grabs a quick bite before getting ready for show #1.
Antwaun Holley grabs a quick bite before getting ready for show #1.
Eric Presnall
Down to hair and make-up we go.
Down to hair and make-up we go.
Eric Presnall
Andrew Humann touches up some locks by hair/make-up professional Natalie Errthum.
Andrew Humann touches up some locks by hair/make-up professional Natalie Errthum.
Eric Presnall
Olivia gazes out at this crazy set we call home.
Olivia gazes out at this crazy set we call home.
Eric Presnall
Michael Pilato busts out some pull-ups while Casey O’Farrell warms up on the guitar.
Michael Pilato busts out some pull-ups while Casey O’Farrell warms up on the guitar.
Eric Presnall
Drummer Ben Marino is ready to rock.
Drummer Ben Marino is ready to rock.
Eric Presnall
Guitarists Diego Rojas and David Abrams throw it up!
Guitarists Diego Rojas and David Abrams throw it up!
Eric Presnall
Self-explanatory.
Self-explanatory.
Eric Presnall
The beautiful and talent Mariah MacFarlane leads today’s F*ck Time to get the cast and crowd pumped for the show.
The beautiful and talent Mariah MacFarlane leads today’s F*ck Time to get the cast and crowd pumped for the show.
Eric Presnall
Side-shot of the opening number.
Side-shot of the opening number.
Eric Presnall
Alex Boniello taking time out of his busy track to send some love to Playbill.
Alex Boniello taking time out of his busy track to send some love to Playbill.
Eric Presnall
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Evan Newman watches as the curtain descends on the final number.
Evan Newman watches as the curtain descends on the final number.
Eric Presnall
Antwaun Holley signs autographs for some of the best fans in musical theatre.
Antwaun Holley signs autographs for some of the best fans in musical theatre.
Eric Presnall
Taylor Jones would really enjoy food over photos at the moment.
Taylor Jones would really enjoy food over photos at the moment.
Eric Presnall
Daniel Jackson (“DJax”) is haaaaangry!
Daniel Jackson (“DJax”) is haaaaangry!
Eric Presnall
A calm, quiet, very local joint for dinner? Not when college football’s on... UCLA Fight Fight Fight!
A calm, quiet, very local joint for dinner? Not when college football’s on... UCLA Fight Fight Fight!
Eric Presnall
Superswing Johnny Newcomb and Daniel Jackson head back through town.
Superswing Johnny Newcomb and Daniel Jackson head back through town.
Eric Presnall
Johnny takes a break in the hotel room before the next show.
Johnny takes a break in the hotel room before the next show.
Eric Presnall
The crowd’s a gathering, even an hour and a half before the show? We’ll take it!
The crowd’s a gathering, even an hour and a half before the show? We’ll take it!
Eric Presnall
Olivia Puckett rests before the next show.
Olivia Puckett rests before the next show.
Eric Presnall
Alison Morooney and Assistant Stage Manager Jane Davis are getting up on that coffee in the green room.
Alison Morooney and Assistant Stage Manager Jane Davis are getting up on that coffee in the green room.
Eric Presnall
David Abrams is rocking out to Miley Cyrus.
David Abrams is rocking out to Miley Cyrus.
Eric Presnall
Dave Hunter “DH” just found out he’s on the nice list.
Dave Hunter “DH” just found out he’s on the nice list.
Eric Presnall
Brittany Deventer and Eric Jones... fix stuff.
Brittany Deventer and Eric Jones... fix stuff.
Eric Presnall
Tall Tom Klonowski in his element.
Tall Tom Klonowski in his element.
Eric Presnall
Nathan Flanagan checks levels... and owns them.
Nathan Flanagan checks levels... and owns them.
Eric Presnall
"St. Jimmy” Daniel Jackson... True ‘Rage and Love.’
"St. Jimmy” Daniel Jackson... True ‘Rage and Love.’
Eric Presnall
Hello... Good Talk.
Hello... Good Talk.
Eric Presnall
Taylor Jones looking gorgeous.
Taylor Jones looking gorgeous.
Eric Presnall
Josephine Spada is ready to rock in those flower leggings.
Josephine Spada is ready to rock in those flower leggings.
Eric Presnall
Jared Nepute has a look like ‘Neptune’ in his “guy-liner.”
Jared Nepute has a look like ‘Neptune’ in his “guy-liner.”
Eric Presnall
Mariah MacFarlane curling those locks.
Mariah MacFarlane curling those locks.
Eric Presnall
Antwaun “Hefner” Holley works that robe all the way to the stage.
Antwaun “Hefner” Holley works that robe all the way to the stage.
Eric Presnall
Band pic... No smiling.
Band pic... No smiling.
Eric Presnall
Sean Garner is making his way to the stage, tongue out and all.
Sean Garner is making his way to the stage, tongue out and all.
Eric Presnall
Liam Fennecken isn’t excited about the show. NERD.
Liam Fennecken isn’t excited about the show. NERD.
Eric Presnall
Pre-show push-ups.
Pre-show push-ups.
Eric Presnall
Very proud to call these extremely talented professionals my family.
Very proud to call these extremely talented professionals my family.
Eric Presnall
Show 2 bows, well done.
Show 2 bows, well done.
Eric Presnall
Liam Fennecken leads the cast in a last round of “Good Riddance.”
Liam Fennecken leads the cast in a last round of “Good Riddance.”
Eric Presnall
A typical night after the show involves everyone together... on a bed? In true “Friends” style.
A typical night after the show involves everyone together... on a bed? In true “Friends” style.
Eric Presnall
Leave the ghost light on, and we’ll see you next time Portland. Thanks for the memories.
Eric Presnall
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