Joe Iconis
Latest News on Joe Iconis:
THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT Musical Will Make World Premiere Off-Broadway (Dec 17, 2024)
Photos: THE 14TH ANNUAL JOE ICONIS CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA Returns to 54 Below (Dec 14, 2024)
Videos You Missed This Week: THE GREAT GATSBY, THE OUTSIDERS, and More (Dec 13, 2024)
THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT Musical Will Make World Premiere Off-Broadway (Dec 17, 2024)
Photos: THE 14TH ANNUAL JOE ICONIS CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA Returns to 54 Below (Dec 14, 2024)
Videos You Missed This Week: THE GREAT GATSBY, THE OUTSIDERS, and More (Dec 13, 2024)
BIO
Joe Iconis is a musical theater writer and performer. He has been nominated for a Tony Award, two Drama Desk Awards and a Lucille Lortel Award, is the recipient of an Ed Kleban Award, Jonathan Larson Award and Richard Rodgers Award. Joe’s musical Be More Chill (with Joe Tracz) opened this season at Broadway’s Lyceum Theatre, following a sold-out Off-Broadway run at The Pershing Square Signature Center and a world premiere at Two River Theatre.
He is the author of Broadway Bounty Hunter (with Lance Rubin and Jason SweetTooth Williams; Barrington Stage Company and Greenwich House Theater Off-Broadway), Bloodsong of Love (Ars Nova, NAMT), The Black Suits (Center Theater Group, Barrington Stage Company), ReWrite (Urban Stages, Goodspeed Opera House), Theaterworks USA’s The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks and We The People. Musicals currently in development include The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical (for La Jolla Playhouse), Punk Rock Girl, and Love In Hate Nation.
His music appeared on Season 2 of NBC’s “Smash,” with his song “Broadway, Here I Come!” hailed by The New York Times as a new entry in The Great American Songbook. Albums: Be More Chill (OCR), which has been streamed over 220 million times; Things To Ruin (OCR); Two-Player Game; and The Joe Iconis Rock and Roll Jamboree all available on Sh-K-Boom/Ghostlight Records.
His concert act, Joe Iconis and Family, frequently plays Feinstein’s/54 Below, The Laurie Beechman Theater, Weston Playhouse, and other venues around the country.
Joe is deliriously inspired by Robert Altman, Dolly Parton, Martin Scorsese, Sardi’s, The Rolling Stones, whiskey, The Muppets, and The Family of artists he frequently surrounds himself with.
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Members of The Creative Team-Jennifer Werns, Joe Iconis, Rob zRokicki and Jennifer Peacock join with Natalie Powers, Seth Eliser, Jackson Mattek, Kayla Catan, Jaylan Evans, Kelly McIntyre, Ashley LaLonde, Lauren Marcus, Phillips Arroyo, Jordan Leigh McCaskill, Brooke Shapiro and Kaloniee Gallimore
Date:
01/23/2022
From: Photos: Joe Iconis' PUNK ROCK GIRL Opens at The Argyle Theatre
Amanda Flynn, Rob Rokicki, Mike Rosengarten, Jennifer Ashley Tepper, Jason SweetTooth Williams, Joe Iconis, Will Roland, Max Friedman, Danielle Gimbal, Harrison Chad, Charlotte Marks, Charlie Rosen, Alexa Spiegel, Ian Kagey, Bailey Ford and Carly Heitner
Date:
01/23/2022
From: Photos: Joe Iconis' PUNK ROCK GIRL Opens at The Argyle Theatre
Members of The Creative Team-Jennifer Werns, Joe Iconis, Rob zRokicki and Jennifer Peacock join with Natalie Powers, Seth Eliser, Jackson Mattek, Kayla Catan, Jaylan Evans, Kelly McIntyre, Ashley LaLonde, Lauren Marcus, Phillips Arroyo, Jordan Leigh McCaskill, Brooke Shapiro and Kaloniee Gallimore
Date:
01/23/2022
From: Photos: Joe Iconis' PUNK ROCK GIRL Opens at The Argyle Theatre
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Lyrics
Joe Iconis, Be More Chill
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Music
Joe Iconis, Be More Chill
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding New Score
Joe Iconis, Be More Chill
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Joe Iconis, Be More Chill
The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Musical
Joe Iconis, We the People: America Rocks!
winner
- 2007 - Most promising musical theatre lyricist
Joe Iconis
Videos
Exclusive: Joe Iconis Is Throwing a Christmas Extravaganza at 54 Below
by Joey Mervis - Dec 12, 2024
Exclusive: Broadway Unites to Save the West Bank Cafe and Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 11, 2024
Video: & JULIET's Philippe Arroyo & Ben Jackson Walker Show Off Their Broadway Crib
by Joey Mervis - Sep 20, 2024
Video: Theatre Community Rallies to Save Iconic West Bank Cafe & Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Aug 21, 2024
Exclusive: Watch the Opening Number from THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL at Signature
by Joshua Wright - Jun 3, 2024
Video: Watch Clips from Joe Iconis's HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL at La Jolla Playhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 1, 2023
Photos & Video: Beowulf Boritt Celebrates Book Launch at Sardi's With Samuel L. Jackson & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2022
VIDEO: The Playbillies Cover 'Elephant Love Medley' From MOULIN ROUGE! Featuring Joe Iconis, Lauren Marcus, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2021
Living Room Concerts: Lauren Marcus and Joe Iconis Perform a Tune From COMPANY!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Apr 28, 2020
VIDEO: Carl Hendrick Louis Performs From RADIO GOLF as Part of Two River Theater's Scene at Two River Series
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2020
VIDEO: Two River's Special Events Manager Katie Benson Shows Off Art From Opening Nights, Galas, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2020
News
THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT Musical Will Make World Premiere Off-Broadway
The world premiere of The Jonathan Larson Project will open off-Broadway, conceived by Jennifer Ashley Tepper and directed by John Simpkins.
The world premiere of The Jonathan Larson Project will open off-Broadway, conceived by Jennifer Ashley Tepper and directed by John Simpkins.
Photos: THE 14TH ANNUAL JOE ICONIS CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA Returns to 54 Below
The Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza has returned to 54 Below for the 14th time this weekend, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festive performance. See photos from the annual holiday celebration here!
The Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza has returned to 54 Below for the 14th time this weekend, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festive performance. See photos from the annual holiday celebration here!
Videos You Missed This Week: THE GREAT GATSBY, THE OUTSIDERS, and More
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! As the year comes to a close, so does the fist half of the 2024-25 Broadway season. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending December 13, 2024 with videos from Annie, The Great Gatsby, The Outsiders, and more!
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! As the year comes to a close, so does the fist half of the 2024-25 Broadway season. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending December 13, 2024 with videos from Annie, The Great Gatsby, The Outsiders, and more!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 13, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 13, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 13, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Exclusive: Joe Iconis Is Throwing a Christmas Extravaganza at 54 Below
The Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza is back to sleigh another day. The iconic holiday tradition is coming back to 54 Below for the 14th time. In this video, we go inside rehearsals with Iconis and the whole family!
The Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza is back to sleigh another day. The iconic holiday tradition is coming back to 54 Below for the 14th time. In this video, we go inside rehearsals with Iconis and the whole family!
Faith Prince, Joe Iconis, And More Headline 92NY's Professional Cabaret Classes
The 92nd Street Y has announced an expanded focus on professional courses for those interested in the art of Cabaret and concert performance.
The 92nd Street Y has announced an expanded focus on professional courses for those interested in the art of Cabaret and concert performance.
The West Bank Cafe & Laurie Beechman Theatre to Reopen Under New Ownership
The West Bank Cafe-Laurie Beechman Theatre, which was previously set to close its doors, will reopen under new management! Learn more about the campaign to save the beloved space.
The West Bank Cafe-Laurie Beechman Theatre, which was previously set to close its doors, will reopen under new management! Learn more about the campaign to save the beloved space.
Feature: Celebrate the Holidays With 7 Cabaret Shows in NYC
Need a holiday pick-me-up? Looking for something fun to do with family in town? Look no further than these 7 cabaret shows in NYC - all with tickets still available. From Melissa Errico to jazz and original holiday songs, this list has it all!
Need a holiday pick-me-up? Looking for something fun to do with family in town? Look no further than these 7 cabaret shows in NYC - all with tickets still available. From Melissa Errico to jazz and original holiday songs, this list has it all!
See THE 14TH ANNUAL JOE ICONIS CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA & More Next Week at 54 Below
Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Joe Iconis & more! See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Joe Iconis & more! See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Hear 'Kaboom' from THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL at Signature Theatre
Signature Theatre in Washington DC will present the second production of The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical by Joe Iconis as part of their 2024/2025 season. Watch the cast perform the number, 'Kaboom' in a new video!
Signature Theatre in Washington DC will present the second production of The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical by Joe Iconis as part of their 2024/2025 season. Watch the cast perform the number, 'Kaboom' in a new video!
See Lorna Luft & Andrea McArdle and More at 54 Below in December
Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Lorna Luft and Andrea McCardle and more.
Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Lorna Luft and Andrea McCardle and more.
Videos You Missed This Week: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, WICKED, and More
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall 2024 is here at last, which means that a whole new bunch of Broadway and off-Broadway still set to open in the coming weeks. Catch up on all the latest videos from the week ending November 15, 2024.
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall 2024 is here at last, which means that a whole new bunch of Broadway and off-Broadway still set to open in the coming weeks. Catch up on all the latest videos from the week ending November 15, 2024.
54 Below Celebrates The Holiday Season With Storm Large, Joe Iconis, Norm Lewis, and More
54 Below will celebrate the happiest time of the year with a lineup of performances by Longlegs star Alicia Witt, award winning Nicole Henry, Tony® nominee Melissa Errico, and more.
54 Below will celebrate the happiest time of the year with a lineup of performances by Longlegs star Alicia Witt, award winning Nicole Henry, Tony® nominee Melissa Errico, and more.
Video: Mr. Joe Iconis Is Riding the Wave of 'Wavesong'
In this video, we welcome welcome Broadway composer, singer, writer- He Does It All- Mr. Joe Iconis! This is his first time swinging by the Roundtable, and we had a lot to talk about, including his new single, 'Wavesong'.
In this video, we welcome welcome Broadway composer, singer, writer- He Does It All- Mr. Joe Iconis! This is his first time swinging by the Roundtable, and we had a lot to talk about, including his new single, 'Wavesong'.
EMOTE: AN ORIGINAL MUSICAL By Tim Carullo and June Spiegel Set for 54 Below This Month
54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present Elisabeth Nordeen and Tim Carullo in Emote: An Original Musical by Tim Carullo and June Spiegel on November 19, 2024, at 9:30 pm. Emote is an original musical that navigates the intricate landscape of human emotions and the ethical dimensions of AI.
54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present Elisabeth Nordeen and Tim Carullo in Emote: An Original Musical by Tim Carullo and June Spiegel on November 19, 2024, at 9:30 pm. Emote is an original musical that navigates the intricate landscape of human emotions and the ethical dimensions of AI.
Photos: Barrington Stage Co. Breaks Attendance Record For NYC Gala
Monday is typically referred to as a “slow” night of the week in New York City inasmuch as most Broadway shows are “dark”. However, in some ways it becomes one of the most exciting nights to be in Manhattan.
Monday is typically referred to as a “slow” night of the week in New York City inasmuch as most Broadway shows are “dark”. However, in some ways it becomes one of the most exciting nights to be in Manhattan.
Photos: Broadway Stars Turn Out Save the West Bank Cafe and Laurie Beechman Theatre
On Tuesday, October 8th, many Broadway notables joined forces to raise funds for the historic West Bank Cafe and its famed downstairs venue, The Laurie Beechman Theatre. See photos from inside the event.
On Tuesday, October 8th, many Broadway notables joined forces to raise funds for the historic West Bank Cafe and its famed downstairs venue, The Laurie Beechman Theatre. See photos from inside the event.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 14, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 14, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 14, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Videos You Missed This Week: TAMMY FAYE, LEFT ON TENTH, and More
Catch up on all the latest from the week ending October 11, 2024 with videos from Left on Tenth, McNeal, and more!
Catch up on all the latest from the week ending October 11, 2024 with videos from Left on Tenth, McNeal, and more!
Exclusive: Broadway Unites to Save the West Bank Cafe and Laurie Beechman Theatre
The iconic West Bank Cafe and its famed downstairs venue, The Laurie Beechman Theatre, hosted a glittering gala packed with Broadway's brightest. In this video, check out exclusive highlights from inside the big night, including performances from Liz Callaway, Amanda Green, Joe Iconis, Judy Kuhn, Amy Spanger, Jeremy Morse, A.J. Shively, and more!
The iconic West Bank Cafe and its famed downstairs venue, The Laurie Beechman Theatre, hosted a glittering gala packed with Broadway's brightest. In this video, check out exclusive highlights from inside the big night, including performances from Liz Callaway, Amanda Green, Joe Iconis, Judy Kuhn, Amy Spanger, Jeremy Morse, A.J. Shively, and more!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Joe Iconis written?
Joe Iconis has written 5 shows including The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks (Bookwriter), We the People: America Rocks! (Bookwriter), Be More Chill (Composer & Lyricist), Broadway Bounty Hunter (Composer, Lyricist, and Bookwriter), Love in Hate Nation (Composer).
What awards has Joe Iconis been nominated for?
Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Be More Chill, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Be More Chill, Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Be More Chill, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Be More Chill, Outstanding Musical (The Lortels) for We the People: America Rocks! and Most promising musical theatre lyricist () for .
What awards has Joe Iconis won?
Joe Iconis has received several accolades throughout his career, including the Richard Rodgers Award for Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist. He has also won the Jonathan Larson Grant. In addition to these honors, his work has been nominated for various awards, such as the Drama Desk Awards, the Lucille Lortel Awards, and the Outer Critics Circle Awards.
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