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Listen: Drew Gasparini and Alex Brightman's IT’S KIND OF A FUNNY STORY Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2025

Center Stage Records has released the EP featuring three selections from It’s Kind of a Funny Story: A New Musical in streaming and digital formats today, Friday, November 14. It’s Kind of a Funny Story features music and lyrics by Drew Gasparini and book by two-time Tony Award nominee Alex Brightman.

10 Musicals About Technology That Came Before MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 19, 2025

Technology plays an ever-present role in the life of every human on earth. As computer technology and social media have begun to heavily impact everyday life, this has gradually been reflected in modern musicals on Broadway.

James Monroe Iglehart, Julia Murney and More to Star in IT’S KIND OF A FUNNY STORY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2025

Drew Gasparini and Alex Brightman’s irreverent and heartfelt new musical, It’s Kind of a Funny Story, will get a special workshop presentation at Vassar’s Powerhouse Theatre. See who is starring and learn more!

BE MORE CHILL Enters Final Two Weekends at SecondStory Repertory
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2025

SecondStory Repertory’s hit production of BE MORE CHILL enters its final two weekends, with just seven performances remaining before the show closes on July 13, 2025. Directed by Doug Fahl, with music direction by John Allman, the sci-fi teen musical has been a standout in the company’s 24th season.

BE MORE CHILL to Run at Old Joint Stock Theatre This August
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2025

The Old Joint Stock Theatre in Birmingham will present BE MORE CHILL this August, featuring a full cast led by Tom Dickerson and Maya Jade Frank, marking the venue’s first Equity House Agreement production.

BE MORE CHILL Anniversary Concert to Have Additional Performance at Two River Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2025

Two River Theater will present a third additional performance of the Be More Chill Anniversary Concert to the line up of already scheduled performances. Learn more!

James Monroe Iglehart, Ann Harada and More to Star in Vassar College 39th Powerhouse Theater Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2025

Vassar College has revealed initial cast members for the 39th Powerhouse Theater Season. Among the standouts include Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart and more. Learn more about the season here!

Powerhouse Theater At Vassar College Unveils Programming Lineup For The 39th Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2025

Vassar College has announced the lineup for the 39th Powerhouse Theater Season. The annual summer season brings together some of today's most influential theatrical voices and welcomes the next generation of theater artists as members of the renowned Powerhouse Theater Training Program.

George Salazar, Will Rolland, Will Connolly & More Set for BE MORE CHILL Reunion at Two River Theater
by Joshua Wright - May 15, 2025

Two River Theater will host Be More Chill 10th anniversary concerts on July 24–25 with original cast members including George Salazar, Will Roland, and Will Connolly. Tickets on sale May 20.

Joe Tracz to Serve as Writer and Co-Showrunner on ONE PIECE
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 23, 2024

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 writer of Season 1, as writer, executive producer and co-showrunner. Tracz previously worked with Netflix as a writer and producer on Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events and Dash & Lily. Most recently, Tracz worked as a writer for the Disney+ adaptation of Percy Jackson and the Olympians.

Penumbra Theatre Théâtre Pénombre to Present BE MORE CHILL At Moyse Hall Theatre This October
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 23, 2023

The cult Broadway sci-fi musical hit based on the 2004 novel by Ned Vizzini is coming to Montreal. Get ticket and event information here!

A Look Back at Stephanie Hsu on Broadway
by Michael Major - Mar 11, 2023

Before she was an Oscar nominee for her breakout performance in Everything Everywhere All at Once, Stephanie Hsu starred in Broadway musicals like SpongeBob Squarepants and Be More Chill. Ahead of the Oscars, take a look back on Hsu's Broadway career through photos and videos now!

BE MORE CHILL to be Presented by The Downriver Actors Guild This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2023

The Downriver Actors Guild (D.A.G.) is bringing the exciting new musical 'Be More Chill' to the 2nd St. Performing Arts Center.

Photos: BE MORE CHILL Makes Asian Premiere in Japan, Starring Kota Yabu of Hey! Say! JUMP
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2022

Be More Chill made its Asian premiere this summer on July 25 at the New National Theatre Playhouse, in Tokyo, and will follow with performances in Fukuoka and Osaka. Be More Chill is directed by Tony Award-nominated Stephen Brackett. Get a first look at the production in the photos here!

BE MORE CHILL Returns to Sutter Street This Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2021

Be More Chill returns to the Sutter Street Theatre stage this month. The musical features Music & Lyrics by Joe Iconis, Book by Joe Tracz, and is based on the novel by Ned Vizzini. Directed by Alison Gilbreath, Musical Direction by David Williams, with Choreography by Alyssa Seeley.

BE MORE CHILL Suspends Performances in London After Positive COVID Test Within Company
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 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 - Jul 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.

BE MORE CHILL Will Open at The Shaftesbury Theatre on 30 June
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2021

Be More Chill is set to open at The Shaftesbury Theatre for a limited 10 week run from Wednesday 30 June after its run on Broadway, Off Broadway and in London until the show was forced to close in March last year due to the pandemic.

BE MORE CHILL Launches 'Chillin' in '21 With' Series on Instagram
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2021

Be More Chill has announced its 'Chillin' in '21 With' series, which will highlight various cast members across the show's Broadway and London productions!

THE THEATRE PODCAST With Alan Seales Welcomes Drew Gasparini
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2021

From LA to NYC and back again, this award winning songwriter stresses the importance of embracing the up's as well as the down's of a career in the arts, and sheds light on the 'permission' a Broadway success with Karate Kid would hopefully give him.