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Run Time:
Two hours and 35 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 12+
Opened: March 10, 2019
Closing: August 11, 2019

Be More Chill - 2019 Broadway History , Info & More

Lyceum Theatre (Broadway)
149 W. 45th St. New York, NY 10036

BEING A LOSER HAS NEVER BEEN SO COOL.

Broadway's new musical sensation is BE MORE CHILL. It's already "one of the most popular new musicals in America," raves The New York Times. And The Wall Street Journal cheers, "It's going to hit big - and deservedly so!" Discover this hilariously honest show for yourself, featuring an electric, ear-worm filled score by "one of Broadway's next great songwriters" (Billboard).

What if popularity came in a pill? Would you take it, no questions asked? In BE MORE CHILL, achieving the "perfect life" is now possible thanks to some mysterious new technology - but it comes at a cost that's not as easy to swallow. What could possibly go wrong? Blending the contemporary with retro sci-fi, this thrillingly exciting, comically subversive, and deeply felt new musical takes on the competing voices in all of our heads. And ultimately proves, there's never been a better time in history to be yourself - especially if you're a loser... geek... or whatever.


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TV: Ready for Your Upgrade? Watch Highlights from BE MORE CHILL on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - March 8, 2019


On Sunday night, March 10, 2019, Be More Chill will officially open at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre. Check out highlights of the cast in action below!

TV: Broadway Chills Out on the Red Carpet for Opening Night of BE MORE CHILL!
by TV - Red Carpets - March 10, 2019


The Lyceum Theatre is the place to be today as Broadway gets an upgrade! The cult hit Be More Chill, featuring music and lyrics by Joe Iconis, a book by Joe Tracz , direction by Stephen Brackett and choreography by Chase Brock, officially opens tonight, March 10, 2019.

Everything About Them Is (Not So) Terrible - Broadway Characters Who Could Use A Squip
by A.A. Cristi - March 10, 2019


The Squips are coming! The miniature miracle popularity supercomputers of the super new musical Be More Chill have recently taken up residence at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre! 

TV: Who Would Your Squip Look Like? The BE MORE CHILL Cast Answers!
by Nicole Rosky - March 10, 2019


The Lyceum Theatre is the place to be today as Broadway gets an upgrade! The cult hit Be More Chill, featuring music and lyrics by Joe Iconis, a book by Joe Tracz , direction by Stephen Brackett and choreography by Chase Brock, officially opens tonight, March 10, 2019.

Photo Flash: All New Photos from BE MORE CHILL's Broadway Upgrade
by Julie Musbach - February 21, 2019


Be More Chill is currently playing its debut Broadway run at The Lyceum Theatre. Get a first look at the production below! 

Debut of the Month: C-c-c'mon! Katlyn Carlson Makes Her Broadway Debut in BE MORE CHILL
by Caryn Robbins - February 27, 2019


Today BE MORE CHILL's Katlyn Carlson speaks to BroadwayWorld about making her debut in a show that proves you should always be yourself - especially if you're a loser...geek...or whatever!

BWW Poll: Which BE MORE CHILL Song Are You Excited to See Get a Broadway Upgrade?
by BWW Polls - February 20, 2019


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the musical sensation Be More Chill started previews this past week and has already broken the house record at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre! With the show having previous incarnations at both the Two River Theater in New Jersey and Off-Broadway at the Pershing Square Signature Center, we wanted to know which of its Joe Iconis songs you are most excited to see get an upgrade on the Great White Way!

BE MORE CHILL Breaks House Record In First Week On Broadway
by Stephi Wild - February 19, 2019


There is no chill to be found here! In its first week on Broadway, Be More Chill has set a new record at The Lyceum Theatre. With a gross of $738,383.50, Be More Chill breaks the house record for a seven-performance week. The previous record was held by the 2008 production of Macbeth starring Patrick Stewart, which grossed $584,033.

#TBT: BE MORE CHILL Gives Off-Broadway An Upgrade!
by Linnae Medeiros - February 14, 2019


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Broadway has gotten an upgrade this week as Be More Chill started previews at the Lyceum Theatre! In honor of the occasion, we're throwing it back to the show's rehearsals for this past summer's Off-Broadway run at the Signature Theater Company! Get your squip ready, and check out the footage below!

Talk Broadway To Me: A Squip Hits the Streets as BE MORE CHILL Begins Broadway Previews!
by Jon Vazquez - February 13, 2019


What if popularity came in a pill? Would you take it, no questions asked? As Broadway gets an upgrade with Be More Chill beginning previews tonight at the Lyceum Theatre, BroadwayWorld's Jon Vazquez hits the streets to 'peddle' a squip to the people of Times Square! Will they buy it?

Broadway Gets An Upgrade as BE MORE CHILL Begins Previews Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - February 13, 2019


Broadway gets an upgrade as Be More Chill arrives tonight at the Lyceum Theatre! The official opening night is Sunday evening, March 10.

BE MORE CHILL Begins This Week, Rush Tickets Daily
by Julie Musbach - February 11, 2019


Be More Chill arrives on Broadway this week. Performances start at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street) this Wednesday, February 13 at 8PM.

The 'Broadwaysted' Podcast Welcomes BE MORE CHILL's Music Director Emily Marshall and Band
by Broadwaysted - February 7, 2019


This week the Broadwaysted crew is getting our musical upgrade as we chat all things Be More Chill with Music Director/Vocal Arranger/Conductor/Keyboardist/Former Broadwaysted Bartender Emily Marshall and the guys of the Be More Chill band!

TV: C-c-c-c'mon and and Meet the Cast of BE MORE CHILL as They Get Ready for Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - January 25, 2019


Be More Chill is getting its upgrade! The new musical will begin performances at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street) on Wednesday, February 13 at 8PM. The official opening night is Sunday evening, March 10.

Photo Coverage: The Cast of BE MORE CHILL Performs a Preview of Upcoming Broadway Run
by Walter McBride - January 24, 2019


The cast of Be More Chill recently met the press, and performed a preview of some numbers featured in the show. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the action, and you can check out all the photos below!

FREEZE FRAME: BE MORE CHILL Company Meets the Press!
by Walter McBride - January 23, 2019


Be More Chill will begin performances at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street) on Wednesday, February 13 at 8PM. The official opening night is Sunday evening, March 10.

VIDEO: Watch George Salazar Take On 'Michael In the Bathroom' in Rehearsals for BE MORE CHILL!
by Nicole Rosky - January 23, 2019


Be More Chill will begin performances at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street) on Wednesday, February 13 at 8PM. The official opening night is Sunday evening, March 10. 

BE MORE CHILL Karaoke Available Today From Ghostlight Records
by A.A. Cristi - January 22, 2019


Ghostlight Records and Two River Theater have announced the release of BE MORE CHILL Karaoke (Original Cast Recording) to celebrate the Broadway-bound musical sensation, available today, Tuesday, January 22. The EP's seven tracks - based on the show's Original Cast Recording - include fan favorites 'More Than Survive,' 'I Love Play Rehearsal,' 'The Squip Song,' 'Two-Player Game,' 'A Guy That I'd Kinda Be Into,' 'Michael in the Bathroom,' and 'The Pitiful Children.' 

Photo Coverage: The BE MORE CHILL Gang Sees Their Brand New Marquee At the Lyceum!
by Walter McBride - January 17, 2019


This week, the family of Broadway's Be More Chill took a break from play rehearsal to check out their new marquee! See the gang below as they visit their new home!

Photo Coverage: They're Ready for Their Upgrade! In Rehearsal with the Cast of BE MORE CHILL
by Walter McBride - January 11, 2019


Be More Chill will begin performances at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street) on Wednesday, February 13 at 8PM. The official opening night is Sunday evening, March 10. Check out photos from inside the rehearsal room with the full company below!

Go Behind The Scenes of BE MORE CHILL At the Guggenheim!
by A.A. Cristi - January 10, 2019


Works & Process, the performing arts series at the Guggenheim, presents a behind the scenes look at Be More Chill by Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz on Monday, January 21 at 7:30pm.

FREEZE FRAME: Chill Out Inside the First Day of Rehearsals with BE MORE CHILL!
by Walter McBride - January 10, 2019


Be More Chill will begin performances at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street) on Wednesday, February 13 at 8PM. The official opening night is Sunday evening, March 10. Check out photos from inside the rehearsal room below and be sure to check back later for complete coverage!

Video: The BE MORE CHILL Gang Loves The First Day of Play Rehearsal!
by A.A. Cristi - January 8, 2019


It's starting now! The Be More Chill gang celebrated their first day of beloved play rehearsals for their Broadway transfer next month! Check out the cast gearing up for Broadway with a quick sing along below!

VIDEO: Will Roland Wants to Bring 1776 Back to Broadway
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 2, 2019


Will Roland joined AM to DM by BuzzFeed News this morning to discuss his return to Broadway as the star in the new musical, 'Be More Chill,' his real-life take on high school, how social media has affected theatre, and what Broadway revival he'd love to star in. During the interview he spoke about 1776 saying, 'I love 1776. It's a great show that does not get enough credit. It's all about this short, loud man screaming America into existence.'

BE MORE CHILL Brings Entire Off-Broadway Cast Along for Upgrade to Broadway
by Julie Musbach - December 18, 2018


Be More Chill, will arrive on Broadway with the entire cast of this summer's off-Broadway engagement intact.

Be More Chill History

Other Productions of Be More Chill

2018   Off-Broadway New York Premiere at Signature Center
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2019   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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2021   West End West End Premiere
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Be More Chill - 2019 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical Bobby Frederick Tilly II
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical George Salazar
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Stephanie Hsu
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Joe Iconis
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Joe Iconis
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical Be More Chill
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Charlie Rosen
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Charlie Rosen
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Projection Design Alex Basco Koch
2019 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical Be More Chill
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical George Salazar
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Musical Be More Chill
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Score Joe Iconis
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Projection Design Alex Basco Koch
2019 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Joe Iconis

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