And the book, by Green DaysBillie Joe Armstrongand BroadwaydirectorMichael Mayer, is nearly non-existent.

But one of this productions biggest errors is trying to update the show.

Whats more the entire thing feels a bit petulant in the face of the looming election.

Daniel Durant (center) and the cast of Green Day’s “American Idiot” at the Mark Taper Forum. Produced by Center Theatre Group in collaboration with Deaf West Theatre

Daniel Durant and cast of ‘American Idiot’.Jeff Lorch

But such possibilities are muddled in the myriad of choices on display.

Additionally, the three leads Durant, Jones, and Gonzales are lackluster.

But his Johnny is a sullen layabout, lacking in the punk rock energy that the role requires.

From L to R: Milo Manheim and Daniel Durant in Green Day’s “American Idiot” at the Mark Taper Forum. Produced by Center Theatre Group in collaboration with Deaf West Theatre

Milo Manheim and Daniel Durant in Green Day’s “American Idiot”.Jeff Lorch

Every choice favors mood and style over substance.

Still, amidst all this noise, there are two standouts.

Their distinctive voice combines with an impish, unsettling energy to create a memorable, insidious villain.

Daniel Durant and Mars Storm Rucker (center) and the cast of Green Day’s “American Idiot” at the Mark Taper Forum. Produced by Center Theatre Group in collaboration with Deaf West Theatre

Daniel Durant and Mars Storm Rucker in Green Day’s “American Idiot”.Jeff Lorch

Her solos on Letterbomb and Last Night on Earth are the shows most powerful vocal moments.

But it will need a lot more polishing to truly shine.

Mason Alexander Park (center) and the cast of Green Day’s “American Idiot” at the Mark Taper Forum. Produced by Center Theatre Group in collaboration with Deaf West Theatre

Mason Alexander Park in Green Day’s “American Idiot”.Jeff Lorch