STRANGER THINGS Star Gaten Matarazzo to Join BE MORE CHILL's 'Post Show Hang'
by Julie Musbach - May 28, 2019 Today, the producers of Be More Chill announced the launch of "The Post Show Hang," a special Wednesday evening post-show encore series, that will include a performance tomorrow, Wednesday, May 29, with Gaten Matarazzo("Stranger Things"). Tony Award nominee Joe Iconis will accompany an exciting line...
Renaissance Theaterworks Announces Schedule Changes to 2020-2021 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 05, 2020 Due to the complex challenges of COVID-19 and in keeping with recommendations from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and the CDC, Renaissance Theaterworks is making changes to their 2020-2021 season to ensure the safety of patrons, artists, and staff. ...
BWW Exclusive: STRANGER THINGS Star Gaten Matarazzo Hits The Stage At BE MORE CHILL
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2019 Stranger Things star and Broadway kid Gaten Matarazzo hit the stage at Be More Chill tonight for a post-show performance of 'More Than Survive' with composer Joe Iconis and some of the cast!...
Video Roundup: BE MORE CHILL Fans Create Parodies About COVID-19, Quarantine, Politics, and More!
by Stephi Wild - August 01, 2020 Be More Chill fans are anything but chill, catapulting the show into cult classic status since its premiere in New Jersey in 2015. Today, we're bringing you a roundup of Be More Chill song parodies from fans all over the world! Fans have taken on the topics of COVID-19, quarantine, politics, and mor...
VIDEO: Andrew Keenan-Bolger Performs at BE MORE CHILL's Post-Show Hang
by Linnae Medeiros - August 02, 2019 We're getting an upgrade thanks to Andrew Keenan-Bolger's performance at Be More Chill's final post-show hang! Check out the video to see the Broadway favorite sing 'Blue Hair' alongside the show's Tony-nominated composer Joe Iconis!...
VIDEO: BE MORE CHILL Performs at NPR's Tiny Desk
by Stephi Wild - July 01, 2019 Cast members from Be More Chill recently stopped by NPR's Tiny Desk for a performance! The cast performed the songs 'The Pants Song,' 'A Guy That I'd Kinda Be Into,' 'Michael in the Bathroom,' and 'Voices in My Head.'...
FRIENDSICAL THE MUSICAL Comes to the Darlington Hippodrome
by Stephi Wild - July 10, 2019 There's no need to travel up to Edinburgh to enjoy the best of the Fringe Festival - it's right here on your doorstep....
A COMEDY OF TENORS Opens Clague Playhouse's 92nd Season
by Julie Musbach - August 16, 2019 One hotel suite, four tenors, two wives, three girlfriends, and a soccer stadium filled with screaming fans. What could possibly go wrong?...
Josie Lawrence Will Lead Streaming Adaptation of THE BOSS OF IT ALL
by Stephi Wild - September 01, 2020 The cult classic Lars von Trier film, The Boss of It All, has been adapted for a specially staged streamed version by theatre company New Perspectives, with Josie Lawrence playing the title character....
Full Casting Announced For The World Premiere Of FRIENDS Parody Musical, FRIENDSICAL
by Stephi Wild - June 24, 2019 Full casting has been announced for the eagerly awaited world premiere of Friendsical. Playing everyone's favourite friends are Jordan Fox (Joey), Sarah Goggin (Monica), Jamie Lee-Morgan (Ross), Thomas Mitchells (Chandler), Ally Retberg (Phoebe) and Charlotte Elisabeth York (Rachel). They will be jo...
VIDEO: Alice Ripley Sings 'If You Like It' By Joe Iconis at BE MORE CHILL's Post-Show Hang!
by Stephi Wild - June 13, 2019 Last night, Alice Ripley took the stage after the curtain call of Be More Chill, to sing a song from the show's composer, Joe Iconis. Watch her sing 'If You Like It' below!...
River City Community Players Presents MAMA WON'T FLY
by Stephi Wild - June 10, 2019 River City Community Players presents 'Mama Won't Fly' by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten (the playwrights of 'Dixie Swim Club' and 'Doublewide, Texas'). Performances will be June 14 - 23 (Friday and Saturday nights at 8 pm and Sunday afternoons at 2:30 pm) at the Lynn Theatre at John T...
Be More Chill Celebrates Journey to Broadway with Special Ticket Offer
by Julie Musbach - May 23, 2019 To celebrate four years since the musical's world premiere and an unparalleled journey to the Lyceum Theatre on Broadway, the producers of the new musical sensation Be More Chill today announced special ticket prices available to fans for a limited time only....
BWW Review: MONKEY TROUBLE: UNLEASHED! at The Duplex
by Chris Struck - October 09, 2019 Joel B. New has crafted something of seemingly accidental genius. The combination of Monkey Trouble and Unleashed! in the form of Monkey Trouble: Unleashed! equals humor, action, and a lot more romance than you would have expected. Ultimately, fate makes a man who thinks he's a monkey choose: to fig...
FRIENDSICAL, The Parody Musical Inspired by 'Friends', Returns to UK For 2020 Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 16, 2019 The 2019 Edinburgh Festival smash-hit, Friendsical, returns to the stage in 2020 on an extensive UK tour, opening at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley on 20 February....
Renaissance Theaterworks to Stream ACTUALLY by Anna Ziegler
by A.A. Cristi - April 14, 2020 Out of concern for the health and safety of our community, Renaissance Theaterworks made the difficult decision to suspend its production of ACTUALLY, by Anna Ziegler, scheduled to run March 27 a?" April 19, 2020. ...
Longfield Hall Presents LOCKDOWN LIVE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2020 LONGFIELD HALL LOCKDOWN LIVE is a summer season of fortnightly online productions. In response to their venue being temporarily closed following the COVID-19 government guidelines, they are keeping their community connected and supporting artists by programming online events....
Liverpool's Epstein Theatre Has Released Their February Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 30, 2020 Liverpool's Epstein Theatre promises a month of critically acclaimed drama, classic hits, award-winning comedy, magic with a twist and the return of an acclaimed show born at The Epstein....
BE MORE CHILL Cast Recording Two Disc CD Set Available Now
by Julie Musbach - July 19, 2019 The Be More Chill: Original Broadway Cast Recording two-disc CD set is available online and in stores today, Friday, July 19. It was released for digital download and streaming earlier this year, with a vinyl release planned for later this year....
Voyage Theater Company Announces Final Reading For 2019
by Stephi Wild - December 02, 2019 Voyage Theater Company/PARTS UNKNOWN Play Reading Series will present a staged reading of SEASHELL SWEETIE, written by Aurora Stewart de Peña and directed by Rose Burnett Bonczek, at the 53rd Street New York Public Library (18 W 53rd Street, across the street from MoMA) on Thursday December 12 at 7p...
VIDEO: Hudson Valley Playwright Louisa Vilardi Pens Virtual Comedy Exploring Online Dating During Quarantine
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 31, 2020 While most of the theater world has gone dark, Louisa Vilardi has decided to have the lights come up on Zoom plays and writing specifically for that platform. This is her first play in a series of scripts that take place over the internet. ...
FRIENDSICAL THE MUSICAL Announces Casting at Darlington Hippodrome
by Julie Musbach - June 24, 2019 Full casting has been announced for the eagerly awaited world premiere of Friendsical the Musical coming to Darlington Hippodrome from 24 to 27 July....
BWW Exclusive: Taylor Trensch Visits BE MORE CHILL For A Post-Show Performance With Joe Iconis
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2019 Taylor Trensch (Dear Evan Hansen, Hello, Dolly!) dropped by Be More Chill tonight for a curtain call surprise. Taking the stage with composer, Joe Iconis, Trensch (who played the role of Jeremy in the first reading of the show) performed the song, 'A Guy That I'd Kinda Be Into.'...
TOXIC MASCULINITY: THE MUSICAL Comes to Feinstein's/54 Below
by Stephi Wild - February 27, 2020 Toxic Masculinity the Musical comes to Feinstein's/54 Below on March 25, 2020....
BWW Exclusive: The BE MORE CHILL Cast Sings 3 Cut Songs At The Post-Show Hang
by A.A. Cristi - June 05, 2019 Tonight, the cast of Be More Chill stuck around after the show to 'hang' with composer Joe Iconis and treat the crowd to not one, but three songs that were cut from the show!... |