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Broadway Buskers Sneak Peek Will Be Held at Broadway Sessions This Week
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2019


BROADWAY SESSIONS is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway cast twice monthly. The show is created and hosted by Ben Cameron (Bway Wicked, Aida, Footloose, Dance Captain Dance Attack web series) and features musical director Joshua Stephen Kartes on piano. This Thursday night, June 6th Broadway Sessions will offer up a sneak peek of the upcoming BROADWAY BUSKERS concert series in Times Square.

STRANGER THINGS Star Gaten Matarazzo to Join BE MORE CHILL's 'Post Show Hang'
by Julie Musbach - May 28, 2019


Today, the producers of Be More Chill announced the launch of "The Post Show Hang," a special Wednesday evening post-show encore series, that will include a performance tomorrow, Wednesday, May 29, with Gaten Matarazzo("Stranger Things"). Tony Award nominee Joe Iconis will accompany an exciting lineup of actors as they each perform a song from the Tony Award-nominated score of Be More Chill. Additional actors will be announced at a later date.

Be More Chill Celebrates Journey to Broadway with Special Ticket Offer
by Julie Musbach - May 23, 2019


To celebrate four years since the musical's world premiere and an unparalleled journey to the Lyceum Theatre on Broadway, the producers of the new musical sensation Be More Chill today announced special ticket prices available to fans for a limited time only.

Tickets Are Now On Sale For Joe Iconis' BROADWAY BOUNTY HUNTER
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2019


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 (27 Barrow Street). The follow-up to his viral smash hit Be More Chill which made its Broadway bow this spring, BROADWAY BOUNTY HUNTER features music and lyrics by two-time Drama Desk Award nominee Joe Iconis ('Smash', The Black Suits, Bloodsong of Love at Ars Nova), who also co-wrote the book with Lance Rubin (Denton Little's Deathdate), and Jason SweetTooth Williams (Be More Chill). Directed and choreographed by Jennifer Werner (The Book of Mormon Supervising Associate Director), BROADWAY BOUNTY HUNTER begins previews Tuesday, July 9, 2019, with an official opening night of Tuesday, July 23, for a limited engagement of ten weeks through Sunday, September 15.

BE MORE CHILL's Gerard Canonico Takes Over Instagram Tomorrow!
by Linnae Medeiros - May 3, 2019


C-c-c'mon c-c-c'mon, we're getting an upgrade this weekend because Be More Chill's very own Rich, Gerard Canonico, is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story tomorrow, May 4th! So get your Mountain Dew ready and be sure to tune in throughout the day to get a peek into a two-show day at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre!

Lisa Howard Leads NYC Industry Reading Of HANSEL & GRETL & HEIDI & GUNTER
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2019


The new musical Hansel & Gretl & Heidi & Gunter, which will have its West Coast premiere at Village Theatre outside of Seattle in 2020, will receive an industry reading co-directed by Tony Award-winner Victoria Clark (The Light in the Piazza) and Jerry Dixon (If/Then) on May 3, 2019 at 3PM.

Brad Oscar, Badia Farha, and More Join Cast of BROADWAY BOUNTY HUNTER
by Julie Musbach - Apr 23, 2019


Producers Jennifer Ashley Tepper and Allison Bressi announce the cast of the New York Premiere of the new musical comedy BROADWAY BOUNTY HUNTER, opening Off-Broadway this summer at Greenwich House Theater

Broadway By Design: Beowulf Boritt, Tyler Micoleau, Alex Basco Koch & Ryan Rumery Bring BE MORE CHILL from Page to Stage
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 24, 2019


In Broadway by Design, BroadwayWorld is shining a spotlight on the stellar designs of this Broadway season, show by show. Today, we continue the series with Beowulf Boritt, Tyler Micoleau, Alex Basco Koch, and Ryan Rumery, who acted as scenic, lighting, projection and sound designers for Broadway's big upgrade, Be More Chill.

BE MORE CHILL Launches Digital Lottery Starting 4/16
by Julie Musbach - Apr 15, 2019


Be More Chill, now playing at the Lyceum Theatre (149 W. 45th Street), today announced a Digital Lottery ticket policy for select performances of the show.

Photo Flash: Broadway At Birdland Presents HARMONY ON BROADWAY
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2019


The Broadway at Birdland concert series was proud to present 'Harmony on Broadway,' created and arranged by Jake Odmark, on Monday, March 11.

VIDEO: GMA Goes Behind the Scenes of BE MORE CHILL!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 12, 2019


'Good Morning America' went behind the scenes of Broadway's newest hit, 'Be More Chill' on Tuesday morning! The musical officially opened on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre.

TV: BE MORE CHILL's Katlyn Carlson Takes Over Instagram For Opening Night!
by Linnae Medeiros - Mar 11, 2019


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 showed BroadwayWorld behind the scenes as she took over our Instagram Story. From all the morning preparations to shenanigans at the theatre to the after party, Katlyn gave us a peek into her official Broadway debut! So in case you missed it (or just want to relive it all again), we've compiled footage from the takeover; check it all out below!

Photo Coverage: Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Walk the Red Carpet for BE MORE CHILL
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 11, 2019


The Lyceum Theatre was the place to be last night as Broadway got an upgrade! The cult hit Be More Chill, featuring music and lyrics by Joe Iconis, a book byJoe Tracz , direction by Stephen Brackett and choreography by Chase Brock, officially opened on March 10, 2019.

Meet the Cast of BE MORE CHILL- Now on Broadway!
by Julie Musbach - Mar 11, 2019


Just last night the company of the cult hit Be More Chill, featuring music and lyrics by Joe Iconis, a book by Joe Tracz , direction by Stephen Brackett and choreography by Chase Brock, celebrated opening night on Broadway. 

Photo Coverage: C-c-c-come On and Chill Out with the Cast of BE MORE CHILL on Opening Night!
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 11, 2019


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 byJoe Tracz , direction by Stephen Brackett and choreography by Chase Brock, celebrated opening night on Broadway. We're taking you inside the festivities below!

Photo Coverage: BE MORE CHILL Cast Syncs Up for Opening Night Bows!
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 11, 2019


The Lyceum Theatre was the place to be last night as Broadway got an upgrade! The cult hit Be More Chill, featuring music and lyrics by Joe Iconis, a book byJoe Tracz , direction by Stephen Brackettand choreography by Chase Brock, officially opened on March 10, 2019.

Take a Chill Pill! BE MORE CHILL Opens Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2019


Take a chill pill! Tonight, March 10, 2019, Be More Chill will officially open at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre.

BE MORE CHILL's Katlyn Carlson Is Taking Over Instagram For Opening Night!
by Linnae Medeiros - Mar 8, 2019


C'mon c'mon, we're getting an upgrade this weekend because Be More Chill's Katlyn Carlson is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story for the show's opening night this Sunday, March 10! So get your Mountain Dew ready and tune in throughout the day to see all of the excitement of opening and Katlyn's official Broadway debut!

Photo Flash: Forget Being Chill, BE MORE CHILL Releases New Photos!
by Julie Musbach - Mar 8, 2019


Be More Chill, now playing at Lyceum Theatre on Broadway, officially opens this Sunday evening, March 10 at 6:30PM. We've got brand new photos of the exciting new show, check them out below!

Broadway at the Cabaret: Kathryn Gallagher, Jennifer Damiano & More
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 10, 2019


What good is sitting alone in your room this week? If you don't already have plans to see a Broadway show, come out to see your favorite Broadway stars in a cabaret act instead. After Broadway orchestras begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Highlights this week include Eva Noblezada, Kathryn Gallagher and Jennifer Damiano, Natalie Weiss, Elena Shaddow, and many more.

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