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BWW Exclusive: Taylor Trensch Visits BE MORE CHILL For A Post-Show Performance With Joe Iconis
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2019

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.'

VIDEO: BE MORE CHILL Cast Sings Mashup Of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Curtain Call
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2019

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.

BWW Exclusive: BE MORE CHILL Celebrates Tony Nominee Joe Iconis With A Post-Show Encore!
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2019

After receiving his first Tony nomination for Best Score, Be More Chill composer Joe Iconis and star George Salazar hit the stage tonight for a special post-show encore of the show's anthem, 'Michael In the Bathroom.' BroadwayWorld has an exclusive look at the performance below! Congratulations, Joe!

VIDEO: Watch Chris McCarrell Perform From THE LIGHTNING THIEF Musical
by Rachel Katz - Apr 25, 2019

Watch in the clip below as Chris McCarrell performs from THE LIGHTNING THIEF Musical!

VIDEO: BE MORE CHILL Brings Its 'Two Player Game' To GMA
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2019

Be More Chill is taking Broadway by storm! Today they took the country by storm too, with a performance on Good Morning America's Strahan and Sarah!

VIDEO: C-C-C-Come On and Watch the Opening Number of BE MORE CHILL on Good Morning America!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2019

Be More Chill is taking Broadway by storm, and today they took the country by storm too, with a performance on Good Morning America!

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: Did Will Roland, George Salazar & Stephanie Hsu Find Their Chill? Go Inside Opening Night of BE MORE CHILL!
by TV - Opening Night Special - 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 with Iconis, Will Roland, George Salazar, Stephanie Hsu, Jason Tam and more below!

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!

TV: Ready for Your Upgrade? Watch Highlights from BE MORE CHILL on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 8, 2019

On Sunday night, March 10, 2019, Be More Chill will officially open at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre. Check out highlights of the cast in action below!

TV: Who Would Your Squip Look Like? The BE MORE CHILL Cast Answers!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 10, 2019

The Lyceum Theatre is the place to be today as Broadway gets an upgrade! 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, officially opens tonight, March 10, 2019.

Bring on the Monsters! THE LIGHTNING THIEF Trio Talks Life on the Road & More
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Feb 23, 2019

Percy Jackson has hit the road! The National Tour of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical has already visited cities across the country, and this March it returns to New York City for a six-performance run at the Beacon Theatre. Below, we chat with the show's three stars, Kristin Stokes, Jorrel Javier, and Percy Jackson himself, Chris McCarrell. Watch as they talk about slaying monsters onstage, why their fanbase is so special, and so much more!

#TBT: BE MORE CHILL Gives Off-Broadway An Upgrade!
by Linnae Medeiros - Feb 14, 2019

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Broadway has gotten an upgrade this week as Be More Chill started previews at the Lyceum Theatre! In honor of the occasion, we're throwing it back to the show's rehearsals for this past summer's Off-Broadway run at the Signature Theater Company! Get your squip ready, and check out the footage below!

TV: C-c-c-c'mon and and Meet the Cast of BE MORE CHILL as They Get Ready for Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 25, 2019

Be More Chill is getting its upgrade! The new musical will begin performances at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street) on Wednesday, February 13 at 8PM. The official opening night is Sunday evening, March 10.

VIDEO: First Look At The National Tour Of THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2019

Check out new footage from the national tour of THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL!

Video: The BE MORE CHILL Gang Loves The First Day of Play Rehearsal!
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2019

It's starting now! The Be More Chill gang celebrated their first day of beloved play rehearsals for their Broadway transfer next month! Check out the cast gearing up for Broadway with a quick sing along below!

VIDEO: Chris McCarrell Performs 'Good Kid' from THE LIGHTNING THIEF
by Julie Musbach - Jan 7, 2019

As a son of Poseidon, Percy Jackson has newly discovered powers he can't control, monsters on his trail, and is on a quest to find Zeus' lightning bolt to prevent a war between the Greek gods. Based on the best-selling novel by Rick Riordan and featuring a thrilling original rock score, THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL is an action-packed theatrical adventure that has been celebrated by audiences and critics alike.

VIDEO: Will Roland Wants to Bring 1776 Back to Broadway
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 2, 2019

Will Roland joined AM to DM by BuzzFeed News this morning to discuss his return to Broadway as the star in the new musical, 'Be More Chill,' his real-life take on high school, how social media has affected theatre, and what Broadway revival he'd love to star in. During the interview he spoke about 1776 saying, 'I love 1776. It's a great show that does not get enough credit. It's all about this short, loud man screaming America into existence.'

VIDEO: Watch the Official Music Video For 'Loser Geek Whatever' From BE MORE CHILL
by Stephi Wild - Nov 30, 2018

Ghostlight Records has announced the release of "Loser Geek Whatever" - the brand-new single from the Broadway-bound musical sensation BE MORE CHILL - performed by its acclaimed star, Will Roland. "Loser Geek Whatever" was written for the recent Off Broadway production and proved to be a popular fan favorite and the show's breakout showstopper.

VIDEO: The BE MORE CHILL Cast Reacts to Their Broadway Upgrade!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2018

It was reported today that the teen musical sensation Be More Chill will open on Broadway in 2019. See footage from inside the show's company meeting, where the team broke the news of their Broadway upgrade to a very excited cast. See the video below!

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