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Review Roundup: The Critics Weigh In on BE MORE CHILL Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2018


The highly anticipated musical Be More Chill celebrates its official off-Broadway opening night tonight! The production runs through September 23 at The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street, NYC).

TV: Inside Opening Night of BE MORE CHILL Off-Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 9, 2018


Tune in at 10pm to watch the company celebrate opening night LIVE! And while you're waiting, watch clips of the cast in action.

TV: Watch Will Roland Belt It Out in New Song from BE MORE CHILL- Opens Tonight!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 9, 2018


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

Musical Sensation BE MORE CHILL Opens Off-Broadway Tonight!
by BWW News Desk - Aug 9, 2018


Be More Chill, the original musical with music and lyrics by Joe Iconis (NBC's 'Smash', The Black Suits, Broadway Bounty Hunter) and a book by Joe Tracz (The Lightning Thief, Netflix's 'Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events') will have its New York premiere production this summer. Stephen Brackett directs and Chase Brock choreographs the limited 9-week, off-Broadway engagement July 26 - September 23 at The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street, NYC).

TV: Watch Them More Than Survive! Highlights from BE MORE CHILL Off-Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 7, 2018


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've got your first look at Will Roland, George Salazar, Jason Tam, and the rest of the cast in action! 

Musical Sensation BE MORE CHILL Sells Out Off-Broadway Run!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2018


The highly-anticipated off-Broadway premiere of Joe Iconis' teenage rock musical Be More Chill is more than surviving its New York run. The show announced this afternoon that the initial run of the show has completely sold out!

Photo Flash: Get a First Look at Will Roland, George Salazar, Jason Tam, and the Cast of BE MORE CHILL in Action
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2018


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've got your first look at Will Roland, George Salazar, Jason Tam, and the rest of the cast in action! Check out the photos below!

The Squip Enters: BE MORE CHILL Begins Performances Off-Broadway Today!
by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2018


Be More Chill, the original musical with music and lyrics by Joe Iconis (NBC's 'Smash', The Black Suits, Broadway Bounty Hunter) and a book by Joe Tracz (The Lightning Thief, Netflix's 'Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events') will have its New York premiere production this summer. Stephen Brackett directs and Chase Brock choreographs the limited 9-week, off-Broadway engagement July 26 - September 23 at The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street, NYC).

BE MORE CHILL Begins Off-Broadway Run Tomorrow
by Julie Musbach - Jul 25, 2018


Be More Chill, the original musical with music and lyrics by Joe Iconis (NBC's 'Smash,' The Black Suits, Broadway Bounty Hunter) and a book by Joe Tracz (The Lightning Thief, Netflix's 'Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events')launches its long anticipated New York premiere production July 26. 

BE MORE CHILL Star Lauren Marcus Discusses Her Struggles with Alopecia
by Julie Musbach - Jul 19, 2018


Be More Chill is headed to the New York stage for its highly anticipated run Off-Broadway. The show comes with a hoard of fans ready to show their love for the cast and creatives. Cast member Lauren Marcus recently revealed her own personal journey, publicly announcing her diagnosis of alopecia, an auto-immune disease that causes hair loss.

How the Musical BE MORE CHILL Became a Hit Even Before it Played a Single New York Performance
by Linda Buchwald - Jul 29, 2018


In the spring of 2017, Joe Iconis noticed that he was getting tagged in Twitter and Instagram posts about his sci-fi musical Be More Chill. This was unusual because aside from regional productions, the show only had one professional run, at Two River Theater in Red Bank, New Jersey in the spring of 2015, and the cast recording had been released in October 2015.

TV: Just Chillin' with the Company of BE MORE CHILL- Plus a Sneak Peek!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 13, 2018


Be More Chill is headed for off-Broadway and we're taking you inside their rehearsal in preparation for the run. Check out the hot young cast in action and see BroadwayWorld's own Richard Ridge get up close and personal with the company before their NYC upgrade!

TV: Get Ready for Your Upgrade! Will Roland Performs Opening Number from BE MORE CHILL
by Julie Musbach - Jul 12, 2018


The highly anticipated musical Be More Chill is headed for the New York stage and we're taking you inside their rehearsal in preparation for the run. Watch as Dear Evan Hansen alum Will Roland performs a number from the show!

Photo Coverage: In Rehearsal with Fan Favorite BE MORE CHILL
by Jennifer Broski - Jul 12, 2018


Be More Chill is headed for the stage and we're taking you inside their rehearsal in preparation for the run. Check out the cast in action below!

Maryland Ensemble Theatre Presents BE MORE CHILL
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2018


Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) is proud to present Be More Chill.Jeremy Heere is just an average teenager. That is, until he finds out about "The Squip" - a tiny supercomputer that promises to bring him everything he desires most: a date with Christine, an invite to the raddest party of the year and a chance to survive life in his suburban New Jersey high school. But is being the most popular guy in school worth the risk? Be More Chill provides a hilariously cynical view of high school life that older teens and adults are sure to enjoy.

VIDEO: BE MORE CHIL's Joe Iconis Composes New York Lottery Musical Advertisement
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2018


The New York Lottery and McCann New York have teamed up to create a new ad showing that the odds of falling in love with a stranger on the street are even smaller than winning the lotto. The commercial, composed by Be More Chill's Joe Iconis, shows a young couple who meet crossing the street. They proceed to sing a romantic song about how great they are for each other before realizing they just don't have much in common.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre Presents BE MORE CHILL
by Julie Musbach - Jun 20, 2018


Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) is proud to present Be More Chill.Jeremy Heere is just an average teenager. That is, until he finds out about "The Squip" - a tiny supercomputer that promises to bring him everything he desires most: a date with Christine, an invite to the raddest party of the year and a chance to survive life in his suburban New Jersey high school. But is being the most popular guy in school worth the risk? Be More Chill provides a hilariously cynical view of high school life that older teens and adults are sure to enjoy.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre Presents BE MORE CHILL
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2018


Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) is proud to present Be More Chill. Jeremy Heere is just an average teenager. That is, until he finds out about "The Squip" - a tiny supercomputer that promises to bring him everything he desires most: a date with Christine, an invite to the raddest party of the year and a chance to survive life in his suburban New Jersey high school. But is being the most popular guy in school worth the risk? Be More Chill provides a hilariously cynical view of high school life that older teens and adults are sure to enjoy.

BE MORE CHILL Finds Its Full Cast; Tiffany Mann, Britton Smith, and More
by Julie Musbach - Jun 13, 2018


One of this summer's most anticipated musicals, Be More Chill, has announced complete casting for the New York premiere production

BE MORE CHILL Vinyl Cast Recording Now Available for Pre-Order
by Julie Musbach - Jun 13, 2018


BE MORE CHILL - the musical whose cult status and social media following have propelled it to chart-topping success and a long-awaited Off Broadway debut this summer - will be released on vinyl from Ghostlight Records on Friday, July 27. This release will coincide with the show's New York premiere production, which starts previews on Thursday, July 26. The show features music and lyrics by Joe Iconis, book by Joe Tracz, and is based on the novel by Ned Vizzini. Fans who pre-order through PledgeMusic will be the first to receive the vinyl double gatefold package, which features new illustrative designs, green and red colored discs, and a 16-page booklet with lyrics, production photos and a new liner note from Joe Iconis.

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