Green Day singer to star in Broadway show

Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong has signed to play the lead role in the Broadway version of American Idiot.

According to the New York Times, Armstrong will play the role of St Jimmy for eight performances from September 28 to October 3 in the play, based on the band's 2004 album of the same name. During the show, he will perform the songs 'Homecoming', 'Last Night On Earth', 'Know Your Enemy' and 'St Jimmy'.

The role in the Tony-winning musical will mark Armstrong's Broadway debut performance.

Green Day previously played an impromptu set during an April performance of the show.