Joe Iconis
Two River Theater Commissions New Works from Joe Iconis and Iraisa Ann Reilly (Apr 14, 2026)
Photos: Darren Criss, Jeremy Jordan, Norm Lewis And More Perform At 54 Below’s First Annual Gala (Mar 24, 2026)
Review: The First Annual 54 Below Gala Is a Heartwarming Success (Mar 24, 2026)
BIO
Joe Iconis is a musical theater writer and performer. He has been nominated for a Tony Award, two Drama Desk Awards and a Lucille Lortel Award, is the recipient of an Ed Kleban Award, Jonathan Larson Award and Richard Rodgers Award. Joe’s musical Be More Chill (with Joe Tracz) opened this season at Broadway’s Lyceum Theatre, following a sold-out Off-Broadway run at The Pershing Square Signature Center and a world premiere at Two River Theatre.
He is the author of Broadway Bounty Hunter (with Lance Rubin and Jason SweetTooth Williams; Barrington Stage Company and Greenwich House Theater Off-Broadway), Bloodsong of Love (Ars Nova, NAMT), The Black Suits (Center Theater Group, Barrington Stage Company), ReWrite (Urban Stages, Goodspeed Opera House), Theaterworks USA’s The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks and We The People. Musicals currently in development include The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical (for La Jolla Playhouse), Punk Rock Girl, and Love In Hate Nation.
His music appeared on Season 2 of NBC’s “Smash,” with his song “Broadway, Here I Come!” hailed by The New York Times as a new entry in The Great American Songbook. Albums: Be More Chill (OCR), which has been streamed over 220 million times; Things To Ruin (OCR); Two-Player Game; and The Joe Iconis Rock and Roll Jamboree all available on Sh-K-Boom/Ghostlight Records.
His concert act, Joe Iconis and Family, frequently plays Feinstein’s/54 Below, The Laurie Beechman Theater, Weston Playhouse, and other venues around the country.
Joe is deliriously inspired by Robert Altman, Dolly Parton, Martin Scorsese, Sardi’s, The Rolling Stones, whiskey, The Muppets, and The Family of artists he frequently surrounds himself with.
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Awards and Nominations
Joe Iconis, Be More Chill
Joe Iconis, Be More Chill
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Joe Iconis, Be More Chill
Joe Iconis, We the People: America Rocks!
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Videos
Video: Inside 'The Song of the Brown Buffalo' In THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-06-20 19:37:48
Video: First Look at THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL at Signature Theatre
by Michael Major - 2025-06-10 14:00:20
Video: George Salazar Sings 'Brown Buffalo' From THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL
by Michael Major - 2025-05-29 10:00:20
Video: Ariana DeBose, Andrea McArdle, and More at the Laurie Beechman Theatre Renaissance Gala
by Stephi Wild - 2025-04-15 09:38:11
Exclusive: Joe Iconis Is Throwing a Christmas Extravaganza at 54 Below
by Joey Mervis - 2024-12-12 16:49:21
Exclusive: Broadway Unites to Save the West Bank Cafe and Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Tessa Coleman - 2024-10-11 10:02:10
Video: & JULIET's Philippe Arroyo & Ben Jackson Walker Show Off Their Broadway Crib
by Joey Mervis - 2024-09-20 11:22:34
Video: Theatre Community Rallies to Save Iconic West Bank Cafe & Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2024-08-21 11:11:17
Exclusive: Watch the Opening Number from THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL at Signature
by Joshua Wright - 2024-06-03 09:30:20
Video: Watch Clips from Joe Iconis's HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL at La Jolla Playhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-10-01 11:08:25
Photos & Video: Beowulf Boritt Celebrates Book Launch at Sardi's With Samuel L. Jackson & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-10-03 11:44:59
VIDEO: Joe Iconis Celebrates West End Debut with BE MORE CHILL
by BroadwayWorld UK TV - 2021-07-07 09:55:36
VIDEO: Watch Sneak Peek of NYTW's 25 YEARS OF RENT: MEASURED IN LOVE
by Nicole Rosky - 2021-02-26 14:37:19
VIDEO: The Playbillies Cover 'Elephant Love Medley' From MOULIN ROUGE! Featuring Joe Iconis, Lauren Marcus, and More!
by Stephi Wild - 2021-02-13 17:20:14
VIDEO: ICYMI- Watch Broadway Unite for the SAVE BIRDLAND Fundraiser!
by Nicole Rosky - 2021-01-25 15:12:24
VIDEO: Two River Theatre Celebrates ASL Day with Theatre Signs!
by A.A. Cristi - 2020-04-15 22:55:49
Living Room Concerts: Lauren Marcus and Joe Iconis Perform a Tune From COMPANY!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - 2020-04-28 13:16:26
VIDEO: Watch the Full HIT LIST Concert at Feinstein's/54 Below, Featuring Jeremy Jordan, Andy Mientus, Krysta Rodriguez, and More!
by Stephi Wild - 2020-04-04 09:33:39
VIDEO: Carl Hendrick Louis Performs From RADIO GOLF as Part of Two River Theater's Scene at Two River Series
by Stephi Wild - 2020-04-03 08:40:39
News
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2026
Two River Theater has announced its latest slate of commissioned artists, including Joe Iconis and Iraisa Ann Reilly, as part of its ongoing investment in new plays and musicals.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2026
54 Below held its First Annual Gala featuring performances from Darren Criss, Ariana DeBose, Jeremy Jordan, and Norm Lewis. The sold-out event was also live-streamed. Photos capture highlights from the evening.
by Stephen Sorokoff - Mar 24, 2026
The founders of 54 Below opened the doors of their jewelbox of a venue to a sold out crowd last night March 23. See photos and a review of the magical night.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 23, 2026
Here are a few top picks to consider in NYC this week including the annual MAC Awards Show, music from the Heated Rivalry soundtrack sung by Justin Vivian Bond, comedian Kyle Dunnigan's band and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2026
Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Linda Eder with Billy Stritch, The First Annual 54 Below Gala and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2026
The award-winning Two River Theater will present performances of +Erba: A Forest in the City, developed by Compagnia TPO and Artistic Directors Francesco Gandi and Davide Venturini, in the Marion Huber Theater.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2026
Nova Ball, Ars Nova's annual fundraiser, recently honored Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers. Guests included Seth Meyers, Amber Ruffin, Jeff Hiller, Larry Owens, Brandon Kyle Goodman, and more. Check out photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026
Next month, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond for Women's History Month, including Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2026
PCS Theater will present BE MORE CHILL March 13–21, 2026. The musical by Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz follows high schooler Jeremy Heere and his encounter with a supercomputer called The Squip. Tickets are on sale now.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2026
Weston Theater Company will mark its 90th anniversary with a season featuring four summer productions and the launch of Spotlight Sessions and a New Works Development Initiative in Vermont.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2026
Bucks County Playhouse will present a new masterclass series for 2026 with a lineup of adult education classes at Lambertville Hall in Lambertville, NJ, open to all ages and levels of experience.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026
The American Theatre Wing has revealed the recipients of the 2025 Jonathan Larson Grant, the annual prize awarded to exceptional emerging musical theatre composers, lyricists, and librettists, or writing teams.
by Cara Joy David - Feb 9, 2026
In December, word started spreading that the venue we know as 54 Below was hitting the rental market. Various area businesses were contacted by those who were marketing the property for occupancy in the first quarter of 2027.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026
54 Below has added of a livestream for The First Annual 54 Below Gala. Tune in as 54 Below launches a new tradition at Broadway’s Living Room. The First Annual 54 Below Gala brings together some of the most celebrated voices for one spectacular night.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 26, 2026
From Anthony Ramos to Ben Platt, take a look at all the Broadway stars to look out for when you tune in to Ryan Murphy's new series, The Beauty. All episodes of the series are now streaming on Hulu.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2026
Will Kelley will make his debut at 54 Below with his solo show 'FOR THE RECORD' on February 5, 2026. Directed by Faith Prince and Michael Kirk Lane, with musical direction by John Bronston, the show promises an evening rich with Broadway and cabaret influences.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 29, 2025
In January of 2026, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, Matthew Morrison and many more.
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Joe Iconis has written 5 shows including The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks (Bookwriter), We the People: America Rocks! (Bookwriter), Be More Chill (Composer & Lyricist), Broadway Bounty Hunter (Composer, Lyricist, and Bookwriter), Love in Hate Nation (Composer).
Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Be More Chill, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Be More Chill, Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Be More Chill, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Be More Chill, Outstanding Musical (The Lortels) for We the People: America Rocks! and Most promising musical theatre lyricist () for .
Joe Iconis has been recognized with several awards, including the Jonathan Larson Award for Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist. His work has also earned him nominations for the Tony Award for Best Original Score, the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Musical, and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lyrics. Iconis was a recipient of the ASCAP Foundation Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award and the Edwin Booth Award from the Actors' Equity Association.
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