Loudly Mag

08.25.20

Spike Lee directs David Byrne’s American Utopia

Share

Watch a new trailer for the hotly anticipated Spike Lee directed, David Byrne’s American Utopia.

Spike Lee (Do The Right Thing / Blackkklansman) has adapted David Byrne's Broadway musical, featuring tracks from Byrne's career with Talking Heads, solo work, and a special cover version of 'Hell You Talmbout' by Janel Monáe.

The American Utopia stage show which ran from 2019-2020, featured Byrne discussing the state of America with audience members, ensembles, marching bands and classic Talking Heads hits. NME called the show, "the best musical experience on the planet."

Follow