Joe Iconis is a musical theater writer and performer. He has been nominated for a Tony Award, two Drama Desk Awards and a Lucille Lortel Award, is the recipient of an Ed Kleban Award, Jonathan Larson Award and Richard Rodgers Award. Joe’s musical Be More Chill (with Joe Tracz) opened this season at Broadway’s Lyceum Theatre, following a sold-out Off-Broadway run at The Pershing Square Signature Center and a world premiere at Two River Theatre.
He is the author of Broadway Bounty Hunter (with Lance Rubin and Jason SweetTooth Williams; Barrington Stage Company and Greenwich House Theater Off-Broadway), Bloodsong of Love (Ars Nova, NAMT), The Black Suits (Center Theater Group, Barrington Stage Company), ReWrite (Urban Stages, Goodspeed Opera House), Theaterworks USA’s The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks and We The People. Musicals currently in development include The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical (for La Jolla Playhouse), Punk Rock Girl, and Love In Hate Nation.
His music appeared on Season 2 of NBC’s “Smash,” with his song “Broadway, Here I Come!” hailed by The New York Times as a new entry in The Great American Songbook. Albums: Be More Chill (OCR), which has been streamed over 220 million times; Things To Ruin (OCR); Two-Player Game; and The Joe Iconis Rock and Roll Jamboree all available on Sh-K-Boom/Ghostlight Records.
His concert act, Joe Iconis and Family, frequently plays Feinstein’s/54 Below, The Laurie Beechman Theater, Weston Playhouse, and other venues around the country.
Joe is deliriously inspired by Robert Altman, Dolly Parton, Martin Scorsese, Sardi’s, The Rolling Stones, whiskey, The Muppets, and The Family of artists he frequently surrounds himself with.
From: Photos: Joe Iconis' PUNK ROCK GIRL Opens at The Argyle Theatre
From: Photos: Joe Iconis' PUNK ROCK GIRL Opens at The Argyle Theatre
From: Photos: Joe Iconis' PUNK ROCK GIRL Opens at The Argyle Theatre
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the 12th Annual Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza at Feinstein's/54 Below
From: Photo Coverage: Inside the 12th Annual Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza at Feinstein's/54 Below
From: Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for THE LIGHTNING THIEF
From: Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for THE LIGHTNING THIEF
From: Photo Coverage: The BE MORE CHILL Gang Sees Their Brand New Marquee At the Lyceum!
From: Photo Coverage: The BE MORE CHILL Gang Sees Their Brand New Marquee At the Lyceum!
From: Photo Coverage: They're Ready for Their Upgrade! In Rehearsal with the Cast of BE MORE CHILL
From: Photo Coverage: They're Ready for Their Upgrade! In Rehearsal with the Cast of BE MORE CHILL
From: Photo Coverage: Joe Iconis, BE MORE CHILL & Friends Take Over The Main Stage at Barrington
From: Photo Coverage: The Cast of BE MORE CHILL and More Perform at Broadway in Bryant Park
From: Photo Coverage: The 10th Annual Joe Iconis Christmas Spectacular
Joe Iconis, Be More Chill
Joe Iconis, Be More Chill
Joe Iconis, Be More Chill
Joe Iconis, Be More Chill
Joe Iconis, We the People: America Rocks!
Joe Iconis
Joe Tracz, writer of Be More Chill and The Lightning Thief musical, has joined the second season of the Netflix series One Piece. Tracz will be working with Matt Owens, co-showrunner and writer of Season 1, as writer, executive producer and co-showrunner. Tracz previously worked with Netflix as a writer and producer on Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events and Dash & Lily. Most recently, Tracz worked as a writer for the Disney+ adaptation of Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
Be More Chill composer Joe Iconis and writer/actress Lauren Marcus have welcomed their first child!
54 Below recently welcomed six new members to their distinguished board of directors. We asked them a few questions to get to know them a bit better. Meet James Gunderson, Tom Hood, Howard Lee Morgan, Brian Kaltner, Lee H. Perlman and Susan L Raanan!
GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has announced plans for an original cast recording of the new Broadway musical Water for Elephants. Learn more here!
Barrington Stage Company has announced that the 2024 BSC Musical Theatre Conservatory will be tuition-free.
Broadway Podcast Network introduces a new podcast, THE DRAMA BOOK SHOW! Tune in for engaging discussions on drama literature and insightful interviews with industry professionals.
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets has revealed the 2024 MAC Award nominees. See who was nominated!
Join the Weathervane Theatre for a workshop presentation of the new Edward Kleban musical, GALLERY, starring Sara Jean Ford and Ta’Rea Campbell.
The Weathervane Theatre will offer a workshop presentation of GALLERY by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Ed Kleban. We have all the details!
The 2024 Williamstown Theatre Festival summer season has revealed its lineup. See the shows being presented and learn how to purchase tickets.
fter a sold-out debut performance in February, Maggie Kneip will return to The Laurie Beechman Theatre with her show “Stuck in a Moment.” The show returns Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 7 pm.
BOHEMIAN PROGENY, a new musical with book, music & lyrics by Julian Rosenblum and additional story development by Sabrina Karlin, will present industry readings at Ripley Grier Studios. Learn more about the show here!
Tickets are now on sale for the world premiere comedy 'A Thousand Maids' at Two River Theater. Written by Tony Meneses and directed by Aneesha Kudtarkar, the show will run from April 6 to April 28, 2024 in the Marion Huber Theater.
The Weathervane Theatre will offer a Workshop presentation of GALLERY by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Ed Kleban (A Chorus Line). Learn more about Gallery and see who is starring!
Join Tony Award Nominee L Morgan Lee-most recently known for her breakout performance in 'A Strange Loop' on Broadway-in a concert filled with Broadway classics, gems by new writers, and unexpected deep-cuts that explore her dreams about love, life, and a world of possibilities.
Maggie Kneip will perform Stuck in a Moment at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in February.
The American Theatre Wing has revealed the recipients of the 2023 Jonathan Larson Grant. Learn more about the grant and the winners here.
Celebrate Two River Theater's 30th Anniversary Gala on May 4, 2024.
The Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG has announced the Rooftop Writers Initiative, in partnership with the Stephen Sondheim Foundation and American Theatre Wing’s Jonathan Larson Grant.
Two River Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for Kate Hamill's The Scarlet Letter, the world premiere of the play. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Joe Iconis has written 5 shows including The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks (Bookwriter), We the People: America Rocks! (Bookwriter), Be More Chill (Composer & Lyricist), Broadway Bounty Hunter (Composer, Lyricist, and Bookwriter), Love in Hate Nation (Composer).
Joe Iconis has been nominated for several awards including Outstanding Lyrics and Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for Be More Chill. He was also nominated for Outstanding New Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Be More Chill. Additionally, he received a nomination for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for Be More Chill. Iconis was also nominated for Outstanding Musical at The Lortels for We the People: America Rocks! He was recognized as the Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist.
Joe Iconis has won the Kleban Award for Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist.
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