Friday, November 29, 2024

KABOOM from THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL by Signature Theatre

June 3 – July 13, 2025 Subscribe at SigTheatre.org Let’s get wild in this exciting new musical about the infamous author from the mind of Joe Iconis (Be More Chill) and directed by Tony…

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Thursday, October 10, 2024

The Lightning Thief announces Max Harwood as Percy Jackson by Official London Theatre

Max Harwood to play Percy Jackson at The Other Palace. When 16 year old Percy Jackson discovers that he is the half-blood son of the Greek God, Poseidon, his life takes a dramatic turn as …

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:45AM
Thursday, September 19, 2024

Max Chernin and Talia Suskauer to Lead National Tour of Parade; Watch Exclusive Performance of 'This Is Not Over Yet' by Hayley Levitt

Broadway veterans Max Chernin and Talia Suskauer will lead the national tour of Michael Arden's Tony-winning revival of Parade as Leo and Lucille Frank. They begin performances in January 2…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:54PM
Friday, August 23, 2024

Backstage Bite with George Salazar Chills Out with Mochi! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: In this episode, Katie is joined in the kitchen by George Salazar, who steps out of the bathroom and into the kitchen! Check out the recipe for Katie's Be More…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:03PM
Sunday, July 21, 2024

Joe Iconis, Annie Golden & More Explain What BROADWAY BOUNTY HUNTER Is All About! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Tickets are now on-sale for the New York Premiere of the new musical comedy Broadway Bounty Hunter, opening Off-Broadway this summer at Greenwich House Theater …

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:48PM
Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Will Roland Belt It Out in New Song from BE MORE CHILL- Opens Tonight! by BroadwayWorld

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

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:48AM
Monday, July 15, 2024

Scenes from Dreamgirls at The Muny in St. Louis by TheaterMania

Running June 27-July 3, Dreamgirls at the Muny featured Tiffany Mann (Be More Chill) as Effie Melody White, Aisha Jackson (Frozen) as Deena Jones, Courtnee Carter (Once on This Island) as Lo…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:06PM
Saturday, June 8, 2024

BE MORE CHILL's Katlyn Carlson Takes Over Instagram For Opening Night! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Broadway has officially gotten an upgrade with the opening of Be More Chill at the Lyceum Theatre! All throughout opening night, cast member Katlyn Carlson show…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:42PM

Did Will Roland, George Salazar Stephanie Hsu Find Their Chill? Inside Opening Night of MORE CHILL! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Michael did not spend this party in the bathroom. Just last night the company of the cult hit Be More Chill, featuring music and lyrics by Joe Iconis, a book by…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:42PM
Saturday, June 1, 2024

Inside The Rehearsal Room For London's BE MORE CHILL by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: 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, wh…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:42PM
Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Them More Than Survive! Highlights from BE MORE CHILL Off-Broadway by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: 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 42…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:18PM
Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Joe Tracz to Serve as Writer and Co-Showrunner on ONE PIECE

Joe Tracz, writer of Be More Chill and The Lightning Thief musical, has joined the second season of the Netflix series One Piece. Tracz will be working with Matt Owens, co-showrunner and wri…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:42PM
Sunday, April 7, 2024

Joe Iconis and Lauren Marcus Welcome Their First Child

Be More Chill composer Joe Iconis and writer/actress Lauren Marcus have welcomed their first child!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:54AM
Friday, February 16, 2024

Name That Show! 2010s Broadway Songs (Part Two) by JK

Hello, show tune lovers! Today's game is all about songs from Broadway musicals that opened in the 2010s - not that long ago! You've probably at least heard of most of the shows included h…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 08:12AM
Friday, February 2, 2024

Name That Show! 2010s Broadway Songs (Part One) by JK

Hello, show tune lovers! Today's game is all about songs from Broadway musicals that opened in the 2010s - not that long ago! You've probably at least heard of most of the shows included her…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:06AM
Wednesday, December 20, 2023

30 Years of Encores! JELLY’S LAST JAM by Sandi Durell

Drum roll, please 🥁 Introducing the newest cast members for JELLY’S LAST JAM! Feb 21 – Mar 3 – Book by George C. Wolfe, music by Jelly Roll Morton, lyrics by Susan Birkenhead at …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:57AM
Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Nicholas Christopher, Leslie Uggams and More Join Jelly’s Last Jam at Encores! by Darryn King

Nicholas Christopher, Leslie Uggams, John Clay III and Tiffany Mann have joined the cast of the New York City Center Encores! presentation of Jelly’s Last Jam. The show, directed by Ro…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:36PM
Monday, October 2, 2023

40 Years of Broadway: Creative Influencers: The Designers by JK

40 Years of Broadway: Creative Influencers: The Designers I've been so fortunate to see some of the greatest stage designs of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Many of the master in…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:55AM
Thursday, August 24, 2023

40 Years of Broadway: The Things I've Picked Up Along the Way by JK

40 Years of Broadway: 5 Things I've Learned Slave Play and Be More Chill Learn some history. Sorry, young readers out there, but musical theater did not start with Be More Chill, an…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:37AM
Saturday, August 5, 2023

NYC’s Joe Iconis previews the world premiere of ‘The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical’ at La Jolla Playhouse by Deb Miller

It’s a busy summer for the ever-prolific musical theater writer, concert performer, and fan favorite Joe Iconis. The Long Island native – a recipient of the Ed Kleban, Jonathan Larson, a…

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 07:27PM
Monday, July 17, 2023
Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Watch George Salazar Sing from New Joe Iconis Musical by New York Theater

George Salazar, who sang the show-stopper “Michael in the Bathroom” in “Be More Chill” on Broadway, was one of more than two dozen performers to join the Tony-nominated composer of �…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 01:20AM
Friday, June 16, 2023

Joe Iconis & Family by Sandi Durell

By Sandi Durell . . . Once again, pop culture contemporary composer/lyricist Joe Iconis, the great purveyor of all things humanity, sets the record on a path of understanding life and all it…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 06:45PM
Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Broadway Celebrates Earth Day! | Stars in the House, 4/22/23 @ 10 AM ET by Stars In The House

Broadway Celebrates Earth Day! Broadway stars are taking the stage at the crossroads of the world to demand climate action this Earth Day. The second annual Broadway Celebrates Earth Day con…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:55PM
Friday, April 14, 2023

Broadway Celebrates Earth Day! | Stars in the House, 4/22/23 @ 10 AM ET by Stars In The House

Broadway Celebrates Earth Day! Broadway stars are taking the stage at the crossroads of the world to demand climate action this Earth Day. The second annual Broadway Celebrates Earth Day con…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:24PM
Sunday, March 12, 2023

Video: Stephanie Hsu & David Byrne Perform 'This Is A Life' From EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE at the Oscars

Broadway alums David Byrne and Stephanie Hsu united to perform 'This Is A Life' from 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' with Son Lux at the 95th Oscars. Byrne was the founding member, l…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:20PM
Monday, February 27, 2023

Stephanie Hsu & David Byrne to Perform at the Oscars

Oscar®-winning multihyphenate David Byrne, Oscar-nominated Broadway alum Stephanie Hsu and music trio Son Lux will perform the Oscar-nominated song “This Is A Life” from “Everything E…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:10PM
Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Stephanie Hsu, Austin Butler & More Broadway Alums Receive 2023 Oscar Nominations by Lindsey Sullivan

Nominations for the 95th Academy Awards were revealed on January 24, and many Broadway alums made the list. Jimmy Kimmel will return to host the ceremony on March 12 at the Dolby Theatre at …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:28AM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime