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Joe Tracz is an American playwright and screenwriter.

Tracz is the author of Lucille and Outer Critics Circle nominee Be More Chill, which opened on Broadway in 2019. His show The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, produced by Theatreworks USA, also received nominations for Lortel and Drama Desk Awards. His book for Poster Boy, about the 2010 suicide of college student Tyler Clementi, was produced at Williamstown Theatre Festival. His work has been developed at the Public Theatre, Ars Nova, Roundabout Theatre Company, Manhattan Theatre Cub, and Second Stage Theatre. He has also written for Netflix's Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events.

Tracz received a BA from Kalamazoo College and an MFA from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts.

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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 22, 2023

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 22, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Joe Iconis' ALBUM 5 LP Box Set Out Now

Discover the latest release from composer Joe Iconis, featuring a star-studded lineup including Aaron Tveit, Andrew Rannells, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and more. Stream or purchase this highly anticipated album now and immerse yourself in the world of musical theater brilliance.

Listen: Joe Iconis Chats THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL On BREAKING THE CURTAIN

Join Breaking the Curtain as they interview Joe Iconis about his upcoming musical, 'The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical'. Learn about the creative process, the fan response to 'Be More Chill', and much more in this exciting episode.

Single Tickets For First Stage's 2023/24 Season Go On Sale August 1!

Single tickets for First Stage's thrilling 2023/24 season will go on sale Tuesday, August 1 at 9:00 a.m..

First Stage 2023/24 Season Single Tickets On Sale in August

Single tickets for First Stage's thrilling 2023/24 season will go on sale on August 1st. Don't miss out on a variety of shows for all ages, including world premieres, musicals, and an exciting create your own adventure play. Get your tickets now and experience the exceptional theater First Stage produces.

Experience Two River Theater's 12th Annual Crossing Borders Cruzando Fronteras Festival

Join Two River Theater for their 12th Annual Crossing Borders Cruzando Fronteras Festival! Immerse yourself in a celebration of art, culture, and diversity with performances, exhibits, and more. Don't miss out on this highly acclaimed event.

See Joe Iconis Featuring George Salazar & More Next Week at 54 Below

Next week will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Joe Iconis' ALBUM to be Released in a Special 5-LP Vinyl Box Set

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS announced that Album, the acclaimed recording by musical theater virtuoso Joe Iconis, will be released in a special vinyl box set on Friday, August 18.

See HANDS ON A HARDBODY Reunion Concert, Jenn Colella, Shaun Cassidy & More at 54 Below in June

This month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

JOE ICONIS & FAMILY to Return to 54 Below for a Summer Celebration

54 BELOW will welcome back Joe Iconis as he brings his beloved friends and eclectic catalogue for another round of Joe Iconis & Family from June 12 – 17 at 7:00pm.

Eden Espinosa, Hiram Delgado & More to Star in TWO SISTERS AND A PIANO at Two River Theater

Two River Theater will conclude their 2022/2023 season with Two Sisters and a Piano, a passionate tale of revolution, art, and dreams written and directed by Pulitzer Prize-winner Nilo Cruz. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Kate Burton, Eden Espinosa, and More Announced for Two River Theater's Spring Fundraising Gala

Three-time Tony Award nominee and Emmy nominee Kate Burton, Broadway's Eden Espinosa, three-time Tony nominee Christopher Fitzgerald, Barrymore Award winner and Drama Desk Award nominee Orville Mendoza, and Brazilian singer, actor, and songwriter Marina Pires will regale attendees with a fun-filled musical concert celebrating the announcement of Two River Theater's 30th Anniversary 2023/2024 season.  

Two World Premieres & More Set for First Stage 2023/24 Season

First Stage will present nine exciting, entertaining and inspiring productions in two different performance spaces for its 2023/24 season.

THE LIGHTNING THIEF Composer Rob Rokicki to Release New Album in May

ROB ROKICKI, the composer and lyricist behind the Broadway show, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, is set to release “Grace Kinetic,” an album of feel-good lo-fi music. Rob Rokicki is the composer/lyricist of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical (book by Joe Tracz); nominated for three Drama Desk Awards. Listen to a single!

Review: THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL at Pulaski Academy Theatre Department

What did our critic think of THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL at Pulaski Academy Theatre Department?

NAATCO Presents Off-Broadway Premiere Of ROMEO AND JULIET By Hansol Jung

Mia Katigbak, actor-manager and co-founder of NAATCO, has announced the details for the Off-Broadway premiere of Hansol Jung’s modern verse translation of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the classic tale of star-crossed love. 

Two River Theater to Present Spring and Summer Education Programs

Two River Theater will continue its mission of promoting arts education as a means to both support the artist within each student and to build future audiences.

Cast & Creatives Set for Hansol Jung's ROMEO AND JULIET at Two River Theater

A World Premiere modern verse translation of Shakespeare’s ode to young love hits the stage at Two River Theater from April 8 – April 30, 2023. 

THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL To be Presented at Magik Theatre This Summer

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, featuring book by Joe Tracz, and music and lyrics by Rob Rokicki, will run JULY 1 - AUGUST 6, 2023 at Magik Theatre. 

Lauren Kurinskas Named Producing Director of Two River Theater

Two River Theater has named Lauren Kurinskas Producing Director. She will take the lead on overseeing the multiple integrated departments that collaborate to execute each production. 

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Joe Tracz has been nominated for the Outstanding Book of a Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for his work on The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical.

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