Benny & Joon 2019 - Articles Page 3

Opened: April 4, 2019
Closing: May 05, 2019

Benny & Joon - 2019 - Milburn, NJ (Regional) History , Info & More

Based on the 1993 film starring Johnny Depp and Mary Stuart Masterson, this new musical is a smart, funny, tender-hearted celebration of love: between children and parents; romantic partners; friends; and, most of all, siblings. The pair at the heart of the show are Joon, a young woman dealing with mental illness, and Benny, the big brother who's determined to take care of her. When a charmingly eccentric stranger comes into their lives, he throws their carefully calibrated world off-kilter - maybe for the better. Large in emotional scope and artistic ambition, Benny & Joon embraces a difficult subject with warmth, honesty, and wit.

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Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of BENNY AND JOON, Starring Bryce Pinkham, Hannah Elless, and More at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 15, 2019


Paper Mill Playhouse presents the East Coast premiere of Benny & Joon with book by Kirsten Guenther, music by Nolan Gasser, lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, based on the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture written by Barry Berman and Leslie McNeil. Benny & Joon began performances Thursday, April 4, 2019, and will continue through Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Paper Mill Playhouse (22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ). Benny & Joon is presented by special arrangement with Larry Hirschhorn.

VIDEO: Watch Clips of Bryce Pinkham, Hannah Elless, and More in BENNY & JOON at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2019


Paper Mill Playhouse presents the East Coast premiere of Benny & Joon with book by Kirsten Guenther, music by Nolan Gasser, lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, based on the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture written by Barry Berman and Leslie McNeil. Benny & Joon began performances Thursday, April 4, 2019, and will continue through Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Paper Mill Playhouse (22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ). Benny & Joon is presented by special arrangement with Larry Hirschhorn. Opening Night is set for Sunday, April 14, 2019, at 7:00pm.

Photo Flash: First Look at Bryce Pinkham, Hannah Elless, and More in BENNY & JOON at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2019


Paper Mill Playhouse presents the East Coast premiere of Benny & Joon with book by Kirsten Guenther, music by Nolan Gasser, lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, based on the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture written by Barry Berman and Leslie McNeil. Benny & Joon began performances Thursday, April 4, 2019, and will continue through Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Paper Mill Playhouse (22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ). Benny & Joon is presented by special arrangement with Larry Hirschhorn. Opening Night is set for Sunday, April 14, 2019, at 7:00pm.

BENNY & JOON Begins Performances at Paper Mill Tomorrow, April 4
by Julie Musbach - Apr 3, 2019


Paper Mill Playhouse presents the East Coast premiere of Benny & Joon with book by Kirsten Guenther, music by Nolan Gasser, lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, based on the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture written by Barry Berman and Leslie McNeil. Benny & Joon begins performances TOMORROW, Thursday, April 4.

Photo Coverage: In Rehearsal With BENNY & JOON, Starring Bryce Pinkham, Hannah Elless, and More!
by Walter McBride - Mar 24, 2019


Paper Mill Playhouse will soon present the East Coast premiere of Benny & Joon with book by Kirsten Guenther, music by Nolan Gasser, lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, based on the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture written by Barry Berman and Leslie McNeil.

TV: Hannah Elless, Bryce Pinkham & More Preview Paper Mill's BENNY & JOON!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 24, 2019


Paper Mill Playhouse will soon present the East Coast premiere of Benny & Joon with book by Kirsten Guenther, music by Nolan Gasser, lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, based on the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture written by Barry Berman and Leslie McNeil.

Wake Up With BWW 3/22: HADESTOWN Begins Previews, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2019


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Happy Friday! Finish off your week by catching up on the latest Broadway news!

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of Paper Mill Playhouse's BENNY & JOON
by Walter McBride - Mar 21, 2019


Paper Mill Playhouse will soon present the East Coast premiere of Benny & Joon with book by Kirsten Guenther, music by Nolan Gasser, lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, based on the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture written by Barry Berman and Leslie McNeil.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Photo Flash: Bryce Pinkham, Hannah Elless and More Head Into Rehearsal for BENNY & JOON At Paper Mill Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2019


Paper Mill Playhouse presents the East Coast premiere of Benny & Joon with book by Kirsten Guenther, music by Nolan Gasser, lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, based on the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture written by Barry Berman and Leslie McNeil.  

Tickets On Sale To MRS. MURRAY'S MENAGERIE At The Mad Ones And Ensembl
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2019


Ars Nova, "one of the most adventurous Off-Broadway companies" (New York Times), under the leadership of Founding Artistic Director Jason Eagan and Managing Director Renee Blinkwolt, is proud to announce that tickets are on sale for Mrs. Murray's Menagerie, created by The Mad Ones and Phillip James Brannon, Brad Heberlee, Carmen M. Herlihy and January LaVoy. Directed by Lila Neugebauer, Mrs. Murray's Menagerie kicks-off Ars Nova at Greenwich House and marks The Mad Ones' first production since their critically acclaimed play Miles For Mary.

Wake Up With BWW 2/21: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF in Yiddish Opens, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2019


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! We're so close to Friday! Power through the rest of your week by catching up on the latest Broadway news!

BWW Poll: Which BE MORE CHILL Song Are You Excited to See Get a Broadway Upgrade?
by BWW Polls - Feb 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!

Claybourne Elder, Hannah Elless, and Bryce Pinkham Star in Paper Mill's BENNY & JOON
by Julie Musbach - Feb 20, 2019


Paper Mill Playhouse will present the East Coast premiere of Benny & Joon with book by Kirsten Guenther, music by Nolan Gasser, lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, based on the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture written by Barry Berman and Leslie McNeil.

FREEZE FRAME: BE MORE CHILL Company Meets the Press!
by Walter McBride - Jan 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: Anne Hathaway Tells Kimmel About Her Theatre Roots at the Paper Mill Playhouse
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 15, 2019


On last night's episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! Anne Hathway sat down with Kimmel to talk about her start as an actor. During the interview, Hathaway talks about her first headshot and she breaks into song! 

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.'

The 'Broadwaysted' Podcast Celebrates Thanksgiving with the Ultimate Friend of the Show, THE OTHER JOSH COHEN's Hannah Elless
by Broadwaysted - Nov 21, 2018


Happy Thanksgiving! This week, the Broadwaysted Crew is thankful for the return of one of our faves: The Other Josh Cohen's Hannah Elless! We're brunching with Hudson Whiskey and Montelobos Mezcal while Hannah spills about her inspiring journey with The Other Josh Cohen, her upcoming return to one of the title characters in 2019's Paper Mill Playhouse mounting of Benny & Joon, and the Schmackary's cookie flavors that describe the Broadwaysted Crew.

Thom Sesma, Julia Abueva, and More Join Kate Baldwin and Bryce Pinkham in SUPERHERO
by Julie Musbach - Oct 23, 2018


Continuing its 40th Anniversary Season, Second Stage Theater has announced complete casting for the world premiere musical, SUPERHERO.

BE MORE CHILL Ends its Off-Broadway Run Today, September 30
by Stephi Wild - Sep 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: Time-Lapse Video of Paper Mill Playhouse Renovation
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2018


Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Producing Artistic Director), recipient of the 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award, is proud to announce that interior renovations to the historic theater are complete in time for the 80th anniversary season.  The interior of the theater was renovated over the summer of 2018, including replacement of all the theater's seating. Theater supporters are invited to contribute to the seat campaign by purchasing a name plaque as part of the theater's "Name a Seat" fundraiser. This lays the foundation for a greater capital campaign for the Millburn theater.

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