Joe Iconis Videos

VIDEO: Director John Simpkins Talks LOVE IN HATE NATION at Two River

Rehearsals have begun and it feels like sha la la for Love in Hate Nation, an original rock romance set in a 1960s Juvie Hall that features book, music and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Joe Iconis, directed by John Simpkins. Love in Hate Nation has music direction and vocal arrangements by Annastasia Victory, music supervision and orchestrations by Charlie Rosen, and choreography by Mayte Natalio. Performances will begin in Two River's Rechnitz Theater, 21 Bridge Avenue, on Saturday, November 9 and continue through Sunday, December 1. The opening night performance is Friday, November 15 at 8pm. Tickets are available from 732.345.1400 or tworivertheater.org. (more...)

VIDEO: Final BE MORE CHILL Curtain Call - Joe Iconis Gives a Speech and the Cast Sings 'The Goodbye Song'

Following last night's final performance of Be More Chill, composer Joe Iconis took to the stage to give a speech. After his speech, the cast was joined on stage by family and friends to perform The Goodbye Song. (more...)

VIDEO: Andrew Keenan-Bolger Performs at BE MORE CHILL's Post-Show Hang

We're getting an upgrade thanks to Andrew Keenan-Bolger's performance at Be More Chill's final post-show hang! Check out the video to see the Broadway favorite sing 'Blue Hair' alongside the show's Tony-nominated composer Joe Iconis! (more...)

BWW TV: Annie Golden, Joe Iconis & Family Celebrate Opening Night of BROADWAY BOUNTY HUNTER!

Women of a certain age have something to sing about today, as Joe Iconis' newest musical, Broadway Bounty Hunter, just celebrated its opening night Off-Broadway at Greenwich House Theater. (more...)

BWW TV: Watch Highlights of Annie Golden & Company in BROADWAY BOUNTY HUNTER

The new musical comedy BROADWAY BOUNTY HUNTER is now playing its New York Premiere engagement Off-Broadway atGreenwich House Theater (27 Barrow Street). Check out highlights of the cast in action below! (more...)

VIDEO: BE MORE CHILL Performs at NPR's Tiny Desk

Cast members from Be More Chill recently stopped by NPR's Tiny Desk for a performance! The cast performed the songs 'The Pants Song,' 'A Guy That I'd Kinda Be Into,' 'Michael in the Bathroom,' and 'Voices in My Head.' (more...)

BWW TV: Alysha Umphress Takes the Stage at BE MORE CHILL for Post-Show Hang

Last night, June 26, following the performance of Be More Chill, Alysha Umphress (On the Town, Smokey Joe's Cafe) joined composer Joe Iconis on stage for a performance of his song 'Do You Wanna Ride?' Watch the performance below! (more...)

Backstage Bite with Katie Lynch: Eric William Morris Makes Some Beastly Banana Muffins Worthy of King Kong

In this episode, Katie is joined in the kitchen by the star of King Kong, Eric William Morris! Check out the recipe for Katie's Beastly Banana Muffins with a Bourbon Glaze below. (more...)

VIDEO: Lolo (Lauren Pritchard) and Gerard Canonico Sing 'Anymore' by Joe Iconis at BE MORE CHILL's Post-Show Hang

Last night, June 19, following the performance of Be More Chill, Lolo (Lauren Pritchard) joined Gerard Canonico on stage for a performance of Joe Iconis' song 'Anymore.' The pair previously starred in Spring Awakening together. (more...)

VIDEO: Alice Ripley Sings 'If You Like It' By Joe Iconis at BE MORE CHILL's Post-Show Hang!

Last night, Alice Ripley took the stage after the curtain call of Be More Chill, to sing a song from the show's composer, Joe Iconis. Watch her sing 'If You Like It' below! (more...)

BWW TV: Joe Iconis, Annie Golden & More Explain What BROADWAY BOUNTY HUNTER Is All About!

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. (more...)

WATCH NOW! Zooming in on the Tony Nominees: Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin

How did The Prom come to be? Creators Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin tell us about the journey of the Tony-nominated musical! (more...)

BWW Exclusive: The BE MORE CHILL Cast Sings 3 Cut Songs At The Post-Show Hang

Tonight, the cast of Be More Chill stuck around after the show to 'hang' with composer Joe Iconis and treat the crowd to not one, but three songs that were cut from the show! (more...)

WATCH NOW! Zooming in on the Tony Nominees: David Yazbek

For the second year in a row, David Yazbek is a Tony nominee- this time for Tootsie. Find out what he has to say about the big honor! (more...)

BWW Exclusive: STRANGER THINGS Star Gaten Matarazzo Hits The Stage At BE MORE CHILL

Stranger Things star and Broadway kid Gaten Matarazzo hit the stage at Be More Chill tonight for a post-show performance of 'More Than Survive' with composer Joe Iconis and some of the cast! (more...)

WATCH NOW! Zooming in on the Tony Nominees: Joe Iconis

Joe Iconis is tells us all about the Be More Chill phenomenon, how he's getting ready for the Tony Awards, and so much more! (more...)

BWW Exclusive: Taylor Trensch Visits BE MORE CHILL For A Post-Show Performance With Joe Iconis

Taylor Trensch (Dear Evan Hansen, Hello, Dolly!) dropped by Be More Chill tonight for a curtain call surprise. Taking the stage with composer, Joe Iconis, Trensch (who played the role of Jeremy in the first reading of the show) performed the song, 'A Guy That I'd Kinda Be Into.' (more...)

WATCH NOW! Zooming in on the Tony Nominees: Anais Mitchell

What do you need to know about double Tony nominee Anais Mitchell? We've got the scoop! (more...)

VIDEO: BE MORE CHILL Cast Sings Mashup Of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Curtain Call

After last night's performance of Be More Chill, the show's composer Joe Iconis took to the stage. He talked about his love for the musical LIttle Shop of Horrors, before bringing back out some members of the cast to do a mashup of that show, with Be More Chill. (more...)

WATCH NOW! Zooming in on the Tony Nominees: Eddie Perfect

The Tony Awards are like Christmas in June for theatre lovers, and that makes this year's nominees the reason for the season. This year's Tony nominees transported us with the magic of theatre, and we're saluting their work by taking a closer look at their extraordinary accomplishments. Today we're studying up on Eddie Perfect! (more...)