Be More Chill 2019 - Articles Page 3.4

Run Time:
Two hours and 35 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 12+
Opened: March 10, 2019
Closing: August 11, 2019

Be More Chill - 2019 - Broadway History , Info & More

Lyceum Theatre (Broadway)
149 W. 45th St. New York, NY 10036

BEING A LOSER HAS NEVER BEEN SO COOL.

Broadway's new musical sensation is BE MORE CHILL. It's already "one of the most popular new musicals in America," raves The New York Times. And The Wall Street Journal cheers, "It's going to hit big - and deservedly so!" Discover this hilariously honest show for yourself, featuring an electric, ear-worm filled score by "one of Broadway's next great songwriters" (Billboard).

What if popularity came in a pill? Would you take it, no questions asked? In BE MORE CHILL, achieving the "perfect life" is now possible thanks to some mysterious new technology - but it comes at a cost that's not as easy to swallow. What could possibly go wrong? Blending the contemporary with retro sci-fi, this thrillingly exciting, comically subversive, and deeply felt new musical takes on the competing voices in all of our heads. And ultimately proves, there's never been a better time in history to be yourself - especially if you're a loser... geek... or whatever.

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Broadway Gets An Upgrade as BE MORE CHILL Begins Previews Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - February 13, 2019


Broadway gets an upgrade as Be More Chill arrives tonight at the Lyceum Theatre! The official opening night is Sunday evening, March 10.

BE MORE CHILL Begins This Week, Rush Tickets Daily
by Julie Musbach - February 11, 2019


Be More Chill arrives on Broadway this week. Performances start at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street) this Wednesday, February 13 at 8PM.

The 'Broadwaysted' Podcast Welcomes BE MORE CHILL's Music Director Emily Marshall and Band
by Broadwaysted - February 7, 2019


This week the Broadwaysted crew is getting our musical upgrade as we chat all things Be More Chill with Music Director/Vocal Arranger/Conductor/Keyboardist/Former Broadwaysted Bartender Emily Marshall and the guys of the Be More Chill band!

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

Photo Coverage: The Cast of BE MORE CHILL Performs a Preview of Upcoming Broadway Run
by Walter McBride - January 24, 2019


The cast of Be More Chill recently met the press, and performed a preview of some numbers featured in the show. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the action, and you can check out all the photos 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.

VIDEO: Watch George Salazar Take On 'Michael In the Bathroom' in Rehearsals for BE MORE CHILL!
by Nicole Rosky - 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.' 

Photo Coverage: The BE MORE CHILL Gang Sees Their Brand New Marquee At the Lyceum!
by Walter McBride - January 17, 2019


This week, the family of Broadway's Be More Chill took a break from play rehearsal to check out their new marquee! See the gang below as they visit their new home!

Photo Coverage: They're Ready for Their Upgrade! In Rehearsal with the Cast of BE MORE CHILL
by Walter McBride - January 11, 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 with the full company below!

Go Behind The Scenes of BE MORE CHILL At the Guggenheim!
by A.A. Cristi - January 10, 2019


Works & Process, the performing arts series at the Guggenheim, presents a behind the scenes look at Be More Chill by Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz on Monday, January 21 at 7:30pm.

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: The BE MORE CHILL Gang Loves The First Day of Play Rehearsal!
by A.A. Cristi - January 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: 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.'

BE MORE CHILL Brings Entire Off-Broadway Cast Along for Upgrade to Broadway
by Julie Musbach - December 18, 2018


Be More Chill, will arrive on Broadway with the entire cast of this summer's off-Broadway engagement intact.

BE MORE CHILL Celebrates Release of Vinyl Edition of Cast Album at Barnes and Noble Today
by Stephi Wild - December 6, 2018


Ghostlight Records and Two River Theater celebrate the vinyl edition of the BE MORE CHILL Original Cast Recording with an exclusive in-store signing and performance at Barnes & Noble today, December 6 at 7:00 PM.

VIDEO: Watch the Official Music Video For 'Loser Geek Whatever' From BE MORE CHILL
by Stephi Wild - November 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: Will Roland and Joe Iconis Host Watch Party For BE MORE CHILL's Music Video For 'Loser Geek Whatever'
by Stephi Wild - November 30, 2018


Last night, Will Roland and Joe Iconis hosted a watch party for the release of the music video for Be More Chill's 'Loser Geek Whatever.' Did you miss the live stream? Check out the full watch party below!

VIDEO: Tune in at Midnight for a BE MORE CHILL Watch Party
by Julie Musbach - November 29, 2018


Broadway bound Be More Chill is hosting a watch party tonight at midnight EST! Be sure to check out the video below to join Will Roland and Joe Iconis in gettin an upgrade!

Photo Flash: BE MORE CHILL Gets an Image Upgrade
by Julie Musbach - November 26, 2018


Be More Chill is headed to Broadway with a brand new look! Check out the new show art below, plus hear from Joe Iconis and more on its creation!

Two Player Game! BE MORE CHILL Star Will Roland Gets Engaged!
by A.A. Cristi - November 8, 2018


It's an effed up world, and it's a two player game! Tonight we're sending congratulations out to Be More Chill star Will Roland, who proposed to his real life Player 2 this week and got a yes!

Bid to Win Two Tickets to BE MORE CHILL on Broadway with Backstage Meet & Greet!
by Paul Smith - November 8, 2018


Enjoy two tickets to Be More Chill at the Lyceum Theatre with a backstage meet & greet.

Breaking News: BE MORE CHILL Movie in Development; Producers Set
by Robert Diamond - October 20, 2018


Just in from Deadline, Shawn Levy's 21 Laps and Greg Berlanti's Berlanti Productions companies have been chosen as the producers for a future movie adaption of the Broadway-bound Be More Chill. No timetable has yet been set, and now that producers have been found, the hunt will be on for a film studio. 

BE MORE CHILL Ends its Off-Broadway Run Today, September 30
by Stephi Wild - September 30, 2018


After extending its run, Be More Chill is closing off-Broadway today, September 30. The show recently announced that it will begin a run on Broadway at the Lyceum Theater on February 13, 2019.

VIDEO: The BE MORE CHILL Cast Reacts to Their Broadway Upgrade!
by A.A. Cristi - September 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!

Other Productions of Be More Chill

2018   Off-Broadway New York Premiere at Signature Center
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2019   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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2021   West End West End Premiere
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Be More Chill - 2019 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical Bobby Frederick Tilly II
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical George Salazar
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Stephanie Hsu
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Joe Iconis
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Joe Iconis
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical Be More Chill
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Charlie Rosen
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Charlie Rosen
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Projection Design Alex Basco Koch
2019 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical Be More Chill
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical George Salazar
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Musical Be More Chill
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Score Joe Iconis
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Projection Design Alex Basco Koch
2019 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Joe Iconis

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