JES Theatrical announced the full cast for the upcoming invite-only industry reading of The Parts I Keep Inside, taking place on October 22 in New York City. Conceived by Jeffrey Schmelkin, the musical features…

Caroline Bowman (Wicked, Sunset Boulevard), Major Attaway (Aladdin), Megan Masako Haley (Mean Girls First National Tour), Will Connolly (Be More Chill, Teeth), and Xavier McKinnon (Wicked Second National Tour, …

The theatrical management and production company has repped shows such as Pen Pals and Be More Chill.

On October 10th, a recording of a new musical from songwriters Steven Jamail and Krystin Crain Johnson entitled “Witch Hunt: The Musical” will be released featuring tales from the most infamous historical, …

The new original musical Foxbrier Lane by Brandon Nicholas Pfeltz and Aitan Shachar continues to build momentum with the exciting announcement that celebrated Broadway star Jessica Vosk will join the concept EP…

C-c-c c'mon, c-c-c- c'mon! Go, go! Inside Two River Theater for the 10th anniversary concert of Be More Chill! Filmed by Jackie Leibz for @bwaySHO You can see SHO much Be More Chill Broadway coverage right …

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By David Sheward July 11, 2025: Heathers the Musical (Off-Broadway at New World Stages) is one of many recent teen-angst tuners. Others of this new genre include Tony-winning Best Musicals Dear Evan Hansen and…

The Old Joint Stock Theatre has announced the cast for its upcoming production of Be More Chill, marking the venue’s largest production to date

Jun 3 – Jul 13, 2025 https://bit.ly/hunterbts Eric William Morris, Giovanny Diaz De Leon and company perform "Kaboom" from THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S THOMPSON MUSICAL. Let’s get wild in this excit…

Watch a video of "Kaboom" from the Signature Theatre's DC premiere of The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical, with music and lyrics by Joe Iconis (Be More Chill, NBC’s Smash) and a book by Joe I…

Signature Theatre has revealed a new look at the DC premiere of The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical, with music and lyrics by Joe Iconis (Be More Chill, NBC’s Smash) and a book by Joe Iconis …

Jun 3 – Jul 13, 2025 https://bit.ly/hunterbts Let’s get wild in this exciting new musical about the infamous author from the mind of Joe Iconis (Be More Chill) and directed by Tony Award winner Christopher…

The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical opened Tuesday night at the MAX Theatre in Arlington, Virginia. It’s a full circle moment for Iconis, who is best known, perhaps, for his musical Be More C…

Signature Theatre has revealed first look photos of the DC premiere of The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical, with music and lyrics by Joe Iconis (Be More Chill, NBC’s Smash) and a book by Joe …

Jun 3 – Jul 13, 2025 https://bit.ly/hunterbts Check out this exclusive cut of "The Song of the Brown Buffalo" from THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL performed by George Salazar and the cas…

Signature Theatre has revealed a new trailer for the DC premiere of The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical, with music and lyrics by Joe Iconis (Be More Chill, NBC’s Smash) and a book by Joe Ico…

Tony Award nominated writer and performer Joe Iconis has been called “the future of musical theater” by The New York Times. Now the Be More Chill creator sits down with Director of Artistic Development Anik…

As Joe Iconis' The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical prepares for its Washington DC premiere at Signature Theatre, watch an exclusive video of George Salazar performing "Brown Buffalo." The new m…

Jun 3 – Jul 13, 2025 https://bit.ly/hunterbts Check out this exclusive cut of "The Song of the Brown Buffalo" from THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL performed by George Salazar and the cas…

Jun 3 – Jul 13, 2025 https://bit.ly/hunterbts Let’s get wild in this exciting new musical about the infamous author from the mind of Joe Iconis (Be More Chill) and directed by Tony Award winner Christopher…

New Jersey's Two River Theater, which produced the world premiere of the Joe Iconis-Joe Tracz musical, is hosting the July concerts.

Two River Theater in Red Bank, NJ has announced a 10th anniversary concert celebration of Be More Chill, the breakout Broadway musical that premiered on its stage in 2015. The concerts will be held on July 24 a…

WRITE OUT LOUD has revealed the panel of industry adjudicators supporting this year's contest! Alvin Hough Jr. (The Lion King, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical), Joriah Kwamé (Little Miss Perfect, Lyle Lyle Croco…

Week of February 9, 2025 1. “Be More Chill” at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn, in partnership with Rockville Musical Theatre “…phenomenal production…a well-rounded theatrical experience.”  –  Julia …

For many teenagers, fitting in and achieving social status is central to their high school experience. These desires can make for a rocky road when joined with the ubiquitous presence of technology. Oftentimes,…

Following a landmark 2024 season with critically acclaimed, sold-out productions the Old Joint Stock Theatre announces 2025 lineup including Be More Chill and Bonnie & Clyde

Complete casting has been announced for the world premiere of a new musical that celebrates the dozens of unheard songs, and unfinished and unproduced musicals left behind by RENT creator Jonathan Larson. The J…

June 3 – July 13, 2025 Subscribe at SigTheatre.org Let’s get wild in this exciting new musical about the infamous author from the mind of Joe Iconis (Be More Chill) and directed by Tony Award winner Christ…

Max Harwood to play Percy Jackson at The Other Palace. When 16 year old Percy Jackson discovers that he is the half-blood son of the Greek God, Poseidon, his life takes a dramatic turn as he is plunged into a…

Broadway veterans Max Chernin and Talia Suskauer will lead the national tour of Michael Arden's Tony-winning revival of Parade as Leo and Lucille Frank. They begin performances in January 2025, but offered Bro…

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: In this episode, Katie is joined in the kitchen by George Salazar, who steps out of the bathroom and into the kitchen! Check out the recipe for Katie's Be More Chill Mochi below.

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Tickets are now on-sale for the New York Premiere of the new musical comedy Broadway Bounty Hunter, opening Off-Broadway this summer at Greenwich House Theater (27 Barrow Street). …

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Below, watch as Will Roland performs Jeremy's Act 1 closer, 'Loser Geek Whatever.'

Running June 27-July 3, Dreamgirls at the Muny featured Tiffany Mann (Be More Chill) as Effie Melody White, Aisha Jackson (Frozen) as Deena Jones, Courtnee Carter (Once on This Island) as Lorrell Robinson, Char…

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Broadway has officially gotten an upgrade with the opening of Be More Chill at the Lyceum Theatre! All throughout opening night, cast member Katlyn Carlson showed BroadwayWorld beh…

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Michael did not spend this party in the bathroom. Just last night the company of the cult hit Be More Chill, featuring music and lyrics by Joe Iconis, a book byJoe Tracz , directio…

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Rehearsals are underway for the UK premiere of viral hit musical Be More Chill. BroadwayWorld UK reporter Jamie Body attended a very special press rehearsal, where he got to chat w…

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: The highly anticipated musical Be More Chill is now running through September 23 at The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street, NYC). We'…

Joe Tracz, writer of Be More Chill and The Lightning Thief musical, has joined the second season of the Netflix series One Piece. Tracz will be working with Matt Owens, co-showrunner and writer of Season 1, as …

Be More Chill composer Joe Iconis and writer/actress Lauren Marcus have welcomed their first child!

Hello, show tune lovers! Today's game is all about songs from Broadway musicals that opened in the 2010s - not that long ago! You've probably at least heard of most of the shows included here, but how familia…

Hello, show tune lovers! Today's game is all about songs from Broadway musicals that opened in the 2010s - not that long ago! You've probably at least heard of most of the shows included here, but how familiar …

Drum roll, please 🥁 Introducing the newest cast members for JELLY’S LAST JAM! Feb 21 – Mar 3 – Book by George C. Wolfe, music by Jelly Roll Morton, lyrics by Susan Birkenhead at NYC Center. Nicholas…

Nicholas Christopher, Leslie Uggams, John Clay III and Tiffany Mann have joined the cast of the New York City Center Encores! presentation of Jelly’s Last Jam. The show, directed by Robert O’Hara, will …

40 Years of Broadway: Creative Influencers: The Designers I've been so fortunate to see some of the greatest stage designs of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Many of the master influencers of their t…

40 Years of Broadway: 5 Things I've Learned Slave Play and Be More Chill Learn some history. Sorry, young readers out there, but musical theater did not start with Be More Chill, and there were centuri…

It’s a busy summer for the ever-prolific musical theater writer, concert performer, and fan favorite Joe Iconis. The Long Island native – a recipient of the Ed Kleban, Jonathan Larson, and Richard Rodgers A…

George Salazar, who sang the show-stopper “Michael in the Bathroom” in “Be More Chill” on Broadway, was one of more than two dozen performers to join the Tony-nominated composer of “Be More Chill,” …

By Sandi Durell . . . Once again, pop culture contemporary composer/lyricist Joe Iconis, the great purveyor of all things humanity, sets the record on a path of understanding life and all its flaws. Iconis is t…

Broadway Celebrates Earth Day! Broadway stars are taking the stage at the crossroads of the world to demand climate action this Earth Day. The second annual Broadway Celebrates Earth Day concert takes over Time…

Broadway Celebrates Earth Day! Broadway stars are taking the stage at the crossroads of the world to demand climate action this Earth Day. The second annual Broadway Celebrates Earth Day concert takes over Time…

Broadway alums David Byrne and Stephanie Hsu united to perform 'This Is A Life' from 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' with Son Lux at the 95th Oscars. Byrne was the founding member, lead singer and guita…

Oscar®-winning multihyphenate David Byrne, Oscar-nominated Broadway alum Stephanie Hsu and music trio Son Lux will perform the Oscar-nominated song “This Is A Life” from “Everything Everywhere All at Onc…

Nominations for the 95th Academy Awards were revealed on January 24, and many Broadway alums made the list. Jimmy Kimmel will return to host the ceremony on March 12 at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. …

Before she was rocking green and belting out show-stoppers like "Defying Gravity" as Elphaba in Wicked, Florida native Talia Suskauer was a fan of the hit musical. The star sat down with Tamsen Fadal at citizen…

Nominations have been announced for the 29th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, and Broadway alums were among those honored. Winners will be announced on February 26 when the event is streamed on Netflix's You…

In-person shows have been back for over a year now, but sometimes we want to get our theatre fix at home. Thankfully, there are still wonderful stage performances to watch online. Our carefully curated list spo…

The full cast is set for the world premiere of Michael R. Jackson's White Girl in Danger. The show, a co-production between the Vineyard Theatre and Second Stage, will begin performances at the Tony Kiser The…

See photos of George Salazar (Be More Chill) as Tommy, Janet Dacal (The Band’s Visit) as Mrs. Walker, Mauricio Martinez (On Your Feet!) as Captain Walker, Paul Whitty (Once) as Uncle Ernie, Jeremiah P…

The release from the Be More Chill songwriter includes 11 spooky tracks with performances from George Salazar, Andrew Rannells, Taylor Trensch, and more.

We're back LIVE baby! Play along as Will Roland (@actually_will_roland - Dear Evan Hansen, Be More Chill), Andrew Barth Feldman (@andrewbfeldman_ - Dear Evan Hansen), and Lesli Margherita (@queenlesli

Playbill - The musical by Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz will run in Tokyo before continuing to Fukuoka and Osaka. Ready to get squipped?

The musical by Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz will run in Tokyo before continuing to Fukuoka and Osaka.

The musical by Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz will run in Tokyo before continuing to Fukuoka and Osaka.

Be More Chill made its Asian premiere this summer on July 25 at the New National Theatre Playhouse, in Tokyo, and will follow with performances in Fukuoka and Osaka. Be More Chill is directed by Tony Award-…

Pop star Yabu Kota leads the Japanese production of the Joe Iconis musical.

By Andrew Poretz … Joe Iconis is a prodigious songwriter and playwright primarily known for his successful, campy musical plays, notably Be More Chill, and funny, if not silly, story-based songs.  For many y…

Fresh off a series of concerts with Joe Iconis & Family last week at 54 Below, sessions at this month’s BroadwayCon, and his long-pandemic-delayed June wedding, NYC native Will Roland (Be More Chill; Dear…

The Panic of ‘29 at 59E59 Theaters presented by Less Than Rent Theatre,written by Graham Techler (The Moderators) and directed by Max Friedman (Midnight at the Never Get), begins previews July 23, 2…

To celebrate last month’s release of Album on Ghostlight Records, Tony-nominated writer and performer Joe Iconis (Be More Chill) and a massive mega-talented group of his collaborators and friends from the NYC…

The Broadway favorite will reunite with her Everything Everywhere All At Once costar Michelle Yeoh.

A previously canceled production of Joe Iconis' teen sci-fi musical, Be More Chill, has been reinstated at Turlock High School in California.

It's good to see them, isn't it? A slew of new cast members are set to join Broadway's Wicked on May 24. Talia Suskauer will assume the role of Elphaba along with Tony winner Cleavant Derricks as The Wizar…

The Pulitzer Prize-winning musical A Strange Loop officially opens on Broadway April 26 after a COVID-delayed start of performances starting April 14 at the Lyceum Theatre. The musical, which had its world prem…