Be More Chill

The Broadway smash-hit musical transfers to London

It’s impossible to be chill about BE MORE CHILL” (Broadway World), the mind-bending hit musical now playing at London’s Shaftesbury Theatre.

With a score full of addictive earworms and a universal, sci-fi tinged story about the competing voices in all of our heads, this “fantastically funny” (The Guardian ★★★★) musical “fizzes with feel-good energy” (The Stage) and features “an absolutely terrific young British cast” (The Telegraph ★★★★).

Based on the groundbreaking novel by Ned Vizzini, this original and hilarious musical exploded onto the US theatre scene and electrified audiences during its runs off- and on Broadway.

BE MORE CHILL is booking until 5 September at the Shaftesbury Theatre, London.

What’s the Story?

It’s just your atypical love story – a guy (he wants to fit in), a girl (she wants to be noticed), and the supercomputer inside the guy’s head that tells him what to do (it wants to take over the world!).

Who’s in it? Be More Chill Cast

The cast features Blake Patrick Anderson (Michael Mell), Miracle Chance (Christine Canigula), Stewart Clarke (The Squip), Eloise Davies (Brooke Lohst), Scott Folan (Jeremy Heere), Christopher Fry (Mr Heere, Mr Reyes and others), James Hameed (Rich Goranski), Gabriel Hinchliffe (Ensemble), Eve Norris (Ensemble), Millie O’Connell (Chloe Valentine), Miles Paloma (Jake Dillinger).

Creative Team

Adapted from Ned Vizzi’s novel by Joe Tracz with original music and lyrics by Joe Iconis.

Be More Chill is directed by Stephen Brackett with choreography by Chase Brock, set design by Beowulf Boritt, costume design by Bobby Frederick Tilley, lighting design by Tyler Micoleau, sound design by Ryan Rumery and projection design by Alex Basco Koch.

Musical supervision and orchestrations are by Charlie Rosen, music vocal arrangements by Emily Marshall.

Reviews

★★★★ “Glorious misfit musical…filled with astute observation alongside delightfully silly humour”  The Guardian

★★★★ “A Universal Story with an absolutely terrific young British cast”  The Telegraph

★★★★ “whizzy cyber musical [that] feels like it comes from somewhere real” Daily Mail

★★★★ “a giddily glorious explosion of teen angst with real heart” The Express

Show Information

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Important Notes

Child policy: Suitable for ages 12+. Children under 4 will not be permitted.

Running time: Approx. 2hr 30min (inc. 15min interval)

Performance dates: 30 June to 5 September 2021

Content: Contains strong language and mature themes.

Important COVID Entry Requirements

Masks

Unless eating or drinking, you are required to wear a mask at all times while inside this venue.

Covid safety

This venue has additional Covid-19 safety measures in place to ensure the health and well-being of the staff, performers, and guests.

This venue is complying with the latest industry ‘See It Safely’ guidelines.

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‘Be More Chill’ confirms surprise West End season

Be More Chill will make its West End debut at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London this June, it has been announced. Based on the groundbreaking novel by Ned Vizzini, Be More Chill is a pop-rock, sci-fi musical that tells the story of an anxious teenager, 'Jeremy', who swallows a supercomputer pill named 'The Squip' in order to become more popular. Like DEAR EVAN HANSEN the show appeals to a younger theatre audience and has been credited with broadening the appeal of musical theatre. The musical is written by Joe Tracz with original music and lyrics by Joe Iconis. The show made its London debut at The Other Palace Theatre in June 2020 where it opened to critical acclaim, becoming the longest running show at the venue.  This surprise - yet welcome - West End transfer is down to unexpected availability at the Shaftesbury Theatre with current occupant, & Juliet, not due to begin performances until later in the year.  Be More Chill will open 30 June for a strictly limited 10-week season. Many of the original London cast will return to the production with casting featuring Blake Patrick Anderson as Michael Mell and Stewart Clarke as The Squip.  Rounding out the cast are Miracle Chance (Christine Canigula), , Eloise Davies (Brooke Lohst), Scott Folan (Jeremy Heere), Christopher Fry (Mr Heere, Mr Reyes and others), James Hameed (Rich Goranski), Gabriel Hinchliffe (Ensemble), Eve Norris (Ensemble), Millie O’Connell (Chloe Valentine), Miles Paloma (Jake Dillinger). The UK production is directed by Stephen Brackett with choreography by Chase Brock, set design by Beowulf Boritt, costume design by Bobby Frederick Tilley, lighting design by Tyler Micoleau, sound design by Ryan Rumery and projection design by Alex Basco Koch. Musical supervision and orchestrations are by Charlie Rosen and music vocal arrangements are by Emily Marshall. Be More Chill is booking from 30 June 2021 until 5 September 2021 at the Shaftesbury Theatre, London. Be More Chill tickets are now available. [ngg src="galleries" ids="690" display="masonry"] 

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‘Be More Chill’ / a feast for the eyes

Check out the latest images for the West End production of Be More Chill - the smash hit Broadway transfer lighting up The Other Palace Theatre in London With its youthful cast, electric neon design and catchy pop-rock songs this sci-fi musical is surely one not to miss.   A word of mouth hit in America, Be More Chill arrives in London with a legion of fans who have notched up over 350 million streams of the cast recording.  The show tells the story of nerdy teenager, Jeremy, who just wants to fit in and get 'The Girl'.  Along the way he swallows a supercomputer pill who guides his every move, but really it just wants to take over the world. [ngg src="galleries" ids="690" display="pro_horizontal_filmstrip"]Scott Folan stars as Jeremy alongside Stewart Clarke as the supercomputer, Blake Patrick Anderson as Michael Mell, Miracle Chance as Christine Canigula, Renee Lamb as Jenna Rolan and Millie O’Connell as Chloe Valentine. Completing the cast are Eloise Davies as Brooke Lohst, Christopher Fry as Mr Heere and Mr Reyes, James Hameed as Rich Goranski, Miles Paloma as Jake Dillinger, Gabriel Hinchcliffe, Eve Norris and Jon Tsouras. Director Stephen Brackett heads the creative team with choreography by Chase Brock, set design by Beowulf Boritt, costume design by Bobby Frederick Tilley, lighting design by Tyler Micoleau, sound design by Ryan Rumery and projection design by Alex Basco Koch. Musical supervision and orchestrations are by Charlie Rosen and music vocal arrangements are by Emily Marshall. Be More Chill is booking until 14 June 2020 at The Other Palace Theatre, London. Be More Chill tickets are now available.

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Sleeper hit ‘Be More Chill’ extends run at The Other Palace theatre in London

American sleeper hit Be More Chill has announced it will play an extended booking period at Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Other Palace theatre in London. The show, which opened to wide-spread acclaim last week, will now run at the venue until 14 June 2020. The production will also become the longest running show at the venue. Based on the groundbreaking novel by Ned Vizzini, Be More Chill is a pop-rock, sci-fi musical that tells the story of an anxious teenager, 'Jeremy', who swallows a supercomputer pill named 'The Squip' in order to become more popular. Like DEAR EVAN HANSEN the show appeals to a younger theatre audience and has been credited with broadening the appeal of musical theatre. The musical is written by Joe Tracz with original music and lyrics by Joe Iconis. Speaking about the musical’s extension, the show’s composer and lyricist Joe Iconis said: “Making my London debut as a musical theatre writer has long been a dream of mine and my experience with Be More Chill at The Other Palace has exceeded all expectations. I have been blown away by the response of audiences and the theatre community here in the UK and am ecstatic that we will be extending our run.” The cast features Scott Folan as Jeremy Heere, Blake Patrick Anderson as Michael Mell, Stewart Clarke as The Squip, Miracle Chance as Christine Canigula, Renee Lamb as Jenna Rolan and Millie O’Connell as Chloe Valentine. Completing the cast are Eloise Davies as Brooke Lohst, Christopher Fry as Mr Heere and Mr Reyes, James Hameed as Rich Goranski, Miles Paloma as Jake Dillinger, Gabriel Hinchcliffe, Eve Norris and Jon Tsouras. The UK production is directed by Stephen Brackett with choreography by Chase Brock, set design by Beowulf Boritt, costume design by Bobby Frederick Tilley, lighting design by Tyler Micoleau, sound design by Ryan Rumery and projection design by Alex Basco Koch. Musical supervision and orchestrations are by Charlie Rosen and music vocal arrangements are by Emily Marshall. Be More Chill is booking until 14 June 2020 at The Other Palace Theatre, London. Be More Chill tickets are now available.

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‘Be More Chill’: the new Broadway musical heading to London

A new musical which became a word-of-mouth sensation in the US will open in London next year. Based on the groundbreaking novel by Ned Vizzini, Be More Chill is a pop-rock, sci-fi musical that tells the story of an anxious teenager who takes a pill in order to become more popular. The musical will have its UK premiere at Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Other Palace previewing from 12 February, running through 3 May 2020 with an official opening night on 18 February 2020. Be More Chill started out as an off off-Broadway show - opening in New Jersey - in 2015, with word-of-mouth ensuring the production then transferred to off-Broadway and then to the Lyceum Theatre for a hit run on Broadway this year. Along the way songs from the cast album recordings have been streamed over 318 million times online, with the breakout track Michael In The Bathroom amassing over 31 million streams and 8 million YouTube views alone. Tumblr has ranked Be More Chill as the #2 most talked-about musical on their platform, behind only Hamilton. Like DEAR EVAN HANSEN the show appeals to a much younger audience and has been credited with broadening the appeal of musical theatre. The musical is written by Joe Tracz with original music and lyrics by Joe Iconis. The UK production will be directed by Stephen Brackett with choreography by Chase Brock, set design by Beowulf Boritt, costume design by Bobby Frederick Tilley, lighting design by Tyler Micoleau, sound design by Ryan Rumery and projection design by Alex Basco Koch. Musical supervision and orchestrations are by Charlie Rosen, music vocal arrangements by Emily Marshall. Casting for the production is to be announced. Be More Chill runs from 12 February 2020 until 3 May 2020 at The Other Palace Theatre, London. Be More Chill tickets are now available. UPDATE: 24 February 2020: Due to unprecedented demand Be More Chill will extend its booking period until 14 June 2020.

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