Billie Joe Armstrong comments on high school ban of 'American Idiot'

Billie Joe Armstrong comments on high school ban of 'American Idiot'
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Enfield High School in Connecticut has shut down a student performance of the play American Idiot due to what Fuse says is “a small number of extremely vocal people” who feel that the content of the play is too mature for students to be performing.

Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day did comment on the situation via his Instagram account in defense of the students. You can see his response below.

dear Enfield high school board, #enfieldhighschoolmusical #highschoolidiot #enfieldidiot It has come to my attention that you cancelled your high school theater production of American Idiot. I realize the content of the Broadway production of AI is not quite "suitable" for a younger audience. However there is a high school rendition of the production and I believe that's the one Enfield was planning to perform which is suitable for most people. it would be a shame if these high schoolers were shut down over some of the content that may be challenging for some of the audience. but the bigger issue is censorship. this production tackles issues in a post 9/11 world and I believe the kids should be heard. and most of all be creative in telling a story about our history. I hope you reconsider and allow them to create an amazing night of theater! as they say on Broadway .. "the show must go on!" rage and love Billie Joe Armstrong ps. I love that your school is called "Raiders"

A photo posted by Billie Joe Armstrong (@billiejoearmstrong) on Jan 25, 2016 at 10:59am PST