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Be More Chill 2021

Run Time:
2 hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission,2 hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 12+
Opened: June 30, 2021
Closing: September 05, 2021

Be More Chill - 2021 West End History , Info & More

Shaftesbury Theatre
Holborn end of Shaftesbury Avenue London

Be More Chill tells the atypical love story of a boy, a girl....and the supercomputer inside the boy's head guiding him every step of the way. The boy is desperately trying to fit in. The girl's longing to be noticed. And the supercomputer just wants to take over the world.



The Tony Award-nominated score bursts with addictively catchy songs including More than Survive, Be More Chill and the hugely popular Michael in the Bathroom.


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BE MORE CHILL Suspends Performances in London After Positive COVID Test Within Company
by Nicole Rosky - August 10, 2021


Be More Chill has joined the growing list of West End shows to have to suspend performances due to a positive COVID test result within its company. 

Grace Mouat and Nathania Ong Join BE MORE CHILL in the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 27, 2021


Be More Chill has announced two new cast members for the final 5 weeks in its strictly limited 10 week run at The Shaftesbury Theatre; Grace Mouat [& Juliet, SIX the Musical] will play Chloe Valentine and Mountview graduate Nathania Ong, making her professional debut, will play Jenna Rolan.

VIDEO: Joe Iconis Celebrates West End Debut with BE MORE CHILL
by BroadwayWorld UK TV - July 7, 2021


Last night the West End premiere of Be More Chill celebrated its official opening at London's Shaftesbury Theatre, so our very own @WestEndReporter Tom Hayden Millward caught up with the show's Tony-nominated composer and lyricist Joe Iconis to get his thoughts on his West End debut.

BWW Review: BE MORE CHILL, Shaftesbury Theatre
by Gary Naylor - July 7, 2021


A show that surprises and delights, packed with wit and wisdom, delivered by a brilliant cast

Video Roundup: BE MORE CHILL Fans Create Parodies About COVID-19, Quarantine, Politics, and More!
by Stephi Wild - August 1, 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 more!

BE MORE CHILL Cancels All Remaining Performances at The Other Palace in London
by Stephi Wild - June 4, 2020


Be More Chill has announced that all remaining scheduled performances at The Other Palace have been cancelled.

BE MORE CHILL Extends in London Until 14 June 2020; Will Become the Longest Running Show At The Other Palace
by Stephi Wild - February 24, 2020


Be More Chill has announced a six-week extension. It will now run at The Other Palace in London until Sunday 14 June 2020, making it the longest running musical at London's The Other Palace.

Review Roundup: What Did London Critics Think Of BE MORE CHILL?
by Marianka Swain - February 19, 2020


Be More Chill opened in London last night at The Other Palace! It's based on the groundbreaking novel of the same name by Ned Vizzini, with original music and lyrics by Joe Iconis and a book by Joe Tracz. Let's see what the critics think!

BWW Review: BE MORE CHILL, The Other Palace
by Cindy Marcolina - February 18, 2020


It's safe to say that Be More Chill's journey to the major stages has been decidedly unconventional. After its New Jersey commission in 2015 and the subsequent limited run and cast recording release, fans started to spread the word thanks to the power of the internet.

Photo Flash: First Look at BE MORE CHILL in London; Opening Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - February 18, 2020


Be More Chill officially comes to London tonight at The Other Palace!

BWW Review: JOE ICONIS LIVE, The Other Palace
by Laura Fuller - February 7, 2020


Currently in London overseeing the London transfer of his Broadway musical Be More Chill, composer Joe Iconis took to the stage last night at the Other Palace with Joe Iconis Live: a charming and authentic collection of his best-loved work. And boy, did he deliver.

VIDEO: Go Inside Week Two of the Rehearsal Room For London's BE MORE CHILL
by Rebecca Russo - February 1, 2020


Rehearsals are underway for the UK premiere of viral hit musical Be More Chill.

VIDEO: Go Inside The Rehearsal Room For London's BE MORE CHILL
by BroadwayWorld UK TV - January 24, 2020


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 with some of the cast and see what all the buzz is about... Watch the video!

BWW Interview: Joe Iconis On Bringing BE MORE CHILL To London
by Marianka Swain - January 21, 2020


Be More Chill, a musical about a teenage boy who uses a supercomputer brain implant to help him fit in at school and get the girl, became a surprise Broadway hit thanks to its hugely dedicated fandom. Now, the show is coming to London's The Other Palace - the first venue outside of the States. Creator Joe Iconis discusses the show's development, fan support, and why it's struck such a chord with young audiences in particular.

VIDEO: Meet the London Cast of BE MORE CHILL
by Linnae Medeiros - December 9, 2019


C-c-c'mon! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the viral hit musical Be More Chill is making its UK premiere this February at The Other Palace, and we're getting a first look at the cast that's bringing Jeremy Heere, Michael Mell, The Squip, and more to life in this new video. Check it out!

Casting Announced For UK Production of BE MORE CHILL - Scott Folan, Blake Patrick Anderson, and More!
by Stephi Wild - December 9, 2019


Casting for the UK premiere of Be More Chill, the mind-bendingly fun, smash hit Broadway musical was announced today.

Be More Chill History

Other Productions of Be More Chill

2018   Off-Broadway New York Premiere at Signature Center
Off-Broadway
2019   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2021   West End West End Premiere
West End

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