TV: Who Would Your Squip Look Like? The BE MORE CHILL Cast Answers!
by Nicole Rosky - March 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.
BWW Poll: Which BE MORE CHILL Song Are You Excited to See Get a Broadway Upgrade?
by BWW Polls - February 20, 2019
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the musical sensation Be More Chill started previews this past week and has already broken the house record at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre! With the show having previous incarnations at both the Two River Theater in New Jersey and Off-Broadway at the Pershing Square Signature Center, we wanted to know which of its Joe Iconis songs you are most excited to see get an upgrade on the Great White Way!
BE MORE CHILL Breaks House Record In First Week On Broadway
by Stephi Wild - February 19, 2019
There is no chill to be found here! In its first week on Broadway, Be More Chill has set a new record at The Lyceum Theatre. With a gross of $738,383.50, Be More Chill breaks the house record for a seven-performance week. The previous record was held by the 2008 production of Macbeth starring Patrick Stewart, which grossed $584,033.
#TBT: BE MORE CHILL Gives Off-Broadway An Upgrade!
by Linnae Medeiros - February 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!
FREEZE FRAME: BE MORE CHILL Company Meets the Press!
by Walter McBride - January 23, 2019
Be More Chill 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.
BE MORE CHILL Karaoke Available Today From Ghostlight Records
by A.A. Cristi - January 22, 2019
Ghostlight Records and Two River Theater have announced the release of BE MORE CHILL Karaoke (Original Cast Recording) to celebrate the Broadway-bound musical sensation, available today, Tuesday, January 22. The EP's seven tracks - based on the show's Original Cast Recording - include fan favorites 'More Than Survive,' 'I Love Play Rehearsal,' 'The Squip Song,' 'Two-Player Game,' 'A Guy That I'd Kinda Be Into,' 'Michael in the Bathroom,' and 'The Pitiful Children.'
FREEZE FRAME: Chill Out Inside the First Day of Rehearsals with BE MORE CHILL!
by Walter McBride - January 10, 2019
Be More Chill 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. Check out photos from inside the rehearsal room below and be sure to check back later for complete coverage!
VIDEO: Will Roland Wants to Bring 1776 Back to Broadway
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 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.'