Phil Jamieson To Reprise Role In Touring Version Of American Idiot

Following a successful run in Brisbane earlier this year, the Australian production of Green Day's American Idiot musical is to tour nationally.

Grinspoon's Phil Jamieson is also set to reprise his role as St Jimmy (he rotated with The Living End's Chris Cheney in the Queensland run), with a press release hinting "keep your eyes peeled for more exciting cast announcements".

The musical will play strictly limited seasons in Sydney, Adelaide, Perth and Melbourne. It will also return to Brisbane for an encore season.

The tour kicks off at the Sydney Opera House in January next year, with tickets going on sale October 9 in all states except WA (where tickets are available from October 6).

Developed by Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong, American Idiot tells the story of three lifelong friends on the quest for true meaning in "a world full of violence".

The Australian production was nominated for multiple Helpmann Awards following its initial run.

American Idiot dates:
Sydney — Sydney Opera House, Jan 11 — 14
Adelaide — Her Majesty's Theatre, Jan 19 — 28
Perth — Crown Theatre, Feb 2 — 11
Melbourne — Comedy Theatre, Feb 23 — Mar 11
Brisbane — Playhouse Theatre (QPAC), Apr 13 — 21