
Projection/video designer Darrell Maloney looks on from behind the elaborate video projection system used for the production, opening Sept. 16 at the Berkeley Repertory Theatre. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Elaborate video projection and lighting on the set illuminates the cast during a rehearsal of “American Idiot.” (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

The musical is directed by Michael Mayer, who also was a force behind “Spring Awakening,” a winner of eight Tony Awards. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
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Steven Hoggett is choreographer of the splashy punk opera. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

John Gallagher Jr., as Johnny, plays for Rebecca Naomi Jones, as Whatsername, in “American Idiot.” (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Rebecca Naomi Jones as Whatsername, John Gallagher Jr. as Johnny (lying down) and Tony Vincent (in background) as St. Jimmy rehearse a scene. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Steven Hoggett, choreographer, guides the cast through a scene. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
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Choreographer Hoggett, at right, runs through another scene with the cast. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

John Gallagher Jr., as Johnny, sings, as Tony Vincent, as St. Jimmy, joins in from behind. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

The cast rehearses the musical, which features all of the songs from Green Day’s 2004 album “American Idiot,” plus a handful of other numbers by the Bay Area trio. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Michael Mayer directs a rehearsal, several weeks before the premiere of “American Idiot”. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)