Joe Iconis News

Diversionary Theatre’s current show, “Manifest Pussy”, is a wild, warm, and deeply human solo show by Shakina Nayfack full of heart, humor, and revelation.

Celebrate Halloween all month long with some of these spooky and Halloween-themed events. There’s something for every budget and person, from dance parties, scary stories and drag to circus and burlesque, with a healthy dose of Broadway cabaret

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.

On September 12, Fidelity’s latest production brought Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz’s cult favorite Be More Chill to the Don’t Tell Mama stage, replete with teen angst, sci-fi satire, and the quest to fit in.

Classic Stage Company has announced full casting for Stephen Schwartz and Joseph Stein’s The Baker’s Wife, starring Ariana DeBose and Scott Bakula. Directed by Gordon Greenberg, the musical will open CSC’s 2025–26 season, running October 23–December 14, 2025, at the Lynn F. Angelson Theater.

Concord Theatricals has released their Commissioned Musical Collection, with five new, unique musicals now available for licensing. Learn more about the shows here!

Barrington Stage Company presented a one-night only celebration and tribute to the Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist and Associate Artist William Finn last night (August 19) on it’s  Boyd-Quinson Mainstage. Check out photos from the event.

Here are a few top picks to consider in NYC this week including a free outdoor summer concert, magicians Penn and Teller at Radio City Music Hall, and stars of Broadway and film/TV doing solo shows.

When Michael Kirk Lane chose the title RIGHT WHERE I BELONG, he could have meant Don't Tell Mama, 92NY, The Laurie Beechman, or anywhere else in the cabaret industry.

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Beth Leavel, Casey Likes, Joe Iconis and more. See the full month of programming here! 

Lively McCabe Entertainment announced that Kobi Kassal will join the company as Creative Development and Licensing Coordinator. Learn more about Kobi here!

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.

New Jersey entertainment rocks in the summer.  Here are just a few choices of what is going on in the Garden State!  Check them out and find a few of your own.  There's are a lot of shows to look forward to.

Signature Theatre’s world premiere production of The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical is now igniting the stage in Arlington, Virginia. Go inside “The Song of the Brown Buffalo,” an anthem of identity, power, and defiance, in a new video highlighting George Salazar as Oscar Acosta.

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.

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) is now accepting submissions for its annual songwriting honors: the Dottie Burman Award and the John Wallowitch Award.

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Summer has arrived and a new Broadway season has officially begun.  Catch up on all the latest from the week ending June 20, 2025 with videos from Heathers, Mamma Mia!, and more!

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!

The Dottie Burman and John Wallowitch Songwriting Awards MAC is inviting all songwriters to submit their original songs for consideration for one of MAC's two songwriting awards. Learn how to apply.

The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical is a “gonzo” terrific new musical currently running at Signature Theatre through July 13th. Today’s subjects are two of the reasons the show is so successful.