Director Michael Mayer on 'American Idiot,' the hazards of theater

Ever since his smash hit "Spring Awakening," Michael Mayer has been one of Broadway's hottest, busiest and most distinctive directors. We spoke with Mayer about the tour of his Broadway production of "American Idiot," which opens Tuesday in Chicago, his work on the Broadway revival of "On a Clear Day" and his central involvement in the NBC drama series "Smash," which premiered Monday night.

Chris Jones

February 6, 2012