Revivals

## Official

### Off Broadway

    Be More Chill was revived from July 26 to Sep 23, 2018. The production was shown at the Pershing Square Signature Center. This revival was especially significant due to the 3 year gap between it's regional debut and it's New York debut, something practically unheard of when a show has had zero professional productions in between.

### Broadway

Be More Chill was revived on Broadway from February 13 to August 11, 2019. This production of Be More Chill was shown at the Lyceum Theatre. This is probably the biggest revival of Be More Chill yet, because being a broadway show is a very big accomplishment compared to it's first run in 2015. That being said, it is far more over the top than the Off-Broadway version, and many people disliked that.

#### **Cast**

The majority of characters are being played by their original actors. Exceptions to this are Jeremy, now played by Will Roland (formerly Jared on *Dear Evan Hansen*); Mr. Heere, played by Jason SweetTooth Williams; the SQUIP, played by Jason Tam; Jake Dillinger, played by Britton Smith, and Jenna Rolan, played by Tiffany Mann. Understudies for Off-Broadway are Talia Suskauer, Troy Iwata, and Cameron Bond. During the Broadway run, three new swings were added; Joel Waggoner, Morgan Siobhan Green, and Anthony Chatmon II.

### Off-West End / West End

Be More Chill was revived off and later on the West End at The Other Palace (Off) and the Shaftsbury Theatre (On). Pre-Covid, The Off West End run ran from February 21st to March 19th 2020 and closed at The Other Palace due to the ongoing pandemic, It later re-opened on the West End at the Shaftsbury Theatre and ran from June 30th to September 5th 2021 . This is the first official production of Be More Chill to arrive in the United Kingdom and was widely loved by those who saw it.

#### **Cast**

Due to the entire musical being hosted now overseas, the cast changed along with it. Jeremy Heere, played by Scott Folan; Michael Mell, played by Blake Patrick Anderson; The SQUIP, played by Stewart Clarke; Christine Canigula, played by Miracle Chance; Chloe Valentine, played by Millie O'Connell (February 21st 2020 - August 2nd 2021), Grace Mouat (August 3rd - September 5th 2021); Brooke Lohst, played by Eloise Davies; Jenna Rolan, played by Renee Lamb (February 21st 2020 - August 2nd 2021), Nathania Ong (August 3rd - September 5th 2021); Rich Goranski, played by James Hameed; Jake Dillinger, played by Miles Paloma; Mr Heere, Mr Reyes, Scary Stockboy ETC, played by Christopher Fry. Understudies include; Gabriel Hinchliffe, Eve Norris, Jon Tsouras (Who had supposedly left) and Brandon Lee Sears.

The official website for the West End and Off-West End revival is bemorechillmusical.com

## Unofficial

These shows are not affiliated with the Two River Theater production of Be More Chill. Information citing from these productions are not canon.

### Exit 82

    A production of **Be More Chill** ran in November of 2017 that gained a significant amount of support. It was shown at The Strand Theater in Lakewood Township, New Jersey by the Exit 82 Theatre. The cast was released on Exit 82 Theatre's Instagram on September 14th.

This show was especially significant because it was among the first professional productions of the show to be produced following the release of licensing rights. It almost completely sold out all four days of its run, which was likely a large part of the reason as to why the Off Broadway revival was made possible. Some members of the original Two River cast along with Joe Iconis participated in a talkback with members of the show's cast following their Sunday performance, however they had no role in the production of the show.

## Trivia

* Be More Chill is featured in an episode of the podcast "Jim and Tomic's Musical Theatre Happy Hour" on May 17, 2018.
* Be More Chill is featured in an episode of the podcast "Musicals with Cheese" on July 4, 2019.
* Be More Chill has its own podcast called "How to Be More Chill" from 2019. It has the Off-Broadway and Broadway casts from the show talk about their lives and affiliations/history with Iconis and the show.

#### Main

* **Jeremy Heere:** Matt Dalton
* **Michael Mell:** Ryan Everett Wood
* **Christine Canigula:** Lizz Ritacco
* **The Squip:** Sal Pavia
* **Rich Goranski:** Jason Arellano
* **Chloe Valentine:** Lisa Adams
* **Brooke Lohst:** Katie McGrath
* **Jenna Rolan:** Emily Neilsen
* **Jake Dillinger:** Billy Cardone
* **Jeremy's Dad and Mr. Reyes:** Vincent DiStefano

#### Ensemble stars

* Carly Cosentino
* Frankie Confalone
* Bridget Hughes

Matt Dalton as JeremyRyan Everett Wood as MichaelLizz Ritacco as ChristineSal Pavia as the SquipJason Arellano as RichLisa Adams as ChloeKatie McGrath as BrookeEmily Neilsen as JennaBilly Cardone as JakeVincent DiStefano as Mr. Heere & Mr. Reyes
#### **Gallery**

Be More Chill RevivalJeremy HeereJeremy and MichaelJeremy and ChristineChristineRichTwo Player GameJeremy buying his SquipJeremy and the SquipDo You Wanna Ride?Brooke's Halloween costumeMichael in the BathroomChristine and Jeremy at the Halloween partyThe Smartphone HourJeremy and the SquipThe Pitiful ChildrenChristine in the playJeremy
All gallery photos credit to "Just 3 Performances Left For "Be More Chill" at The Strand Theater"

### Australia

    Be More Chill was revived in Australia from March 14-18th, 2018. It was shown at the Manly Black Box Theatre in North Curl Curl, New South Wales. This was the first production produced by the Black Box Project. More information about the show can be found on the Manly Musical Society's website.

#### Main cast

* **Jeremy Heere:**Luke Arthur
* **Michael Mell:**Harrison Riley
* **The Squip:** Keira Connelly
* **Christine Canigula:** Rachael Mayrick
* **Chloe Valentine:** Charlize Spillane
* **Brooke Lohst:** Laura Banning
* **Rich Goranski:** Chris O'Shea
* **Jenna Rolan:** Molly McCrann
* **Jake Dillinger:** Matt Shepherd
* **Jeremy's Dad:** Steven Burns
* **Mrs. Reyes:** Hannah Gibbins
* **Scary Stockboy:** Lindford Gilmour

#### Ensemble stars

* Tazmin Harper
* Isabelle Kohout

#### Production Team

* **Director:** Sam Ducker
* **Musical Director:** Melody Beck
* **Choreographer:** Joseph Nalty
* **Associate Musical Director:** James McAtamney
* **Producer:** Keith Muir

#### Team

* **Technical Director:** Keith Muir
* **Stage Manager:** Bella Thompson
* **Lighting Designer:**
* **Sound Designer:** Ariel Falealoto
* **Costume Designer:** Elle Cantor
* **ASM:** Hannah Palmer
* **Promotion Design:** Kenney Designs
* **Photographer:** Jim Muir

### Boston

In August 2020, teen-run theater company Mystic River Theater will put on Be More Chill near Boston, MA. Casting has not been completed as of April 2020. Due to COVID-19-related closures, the performances may be streamed online.

#### **Cast:**

* **Jeremy Heere:** Valerie Mandl
* **Michael Mell:** JQ Welch
* **Christine Canigula:** n/a
* **The SQUIP:** n/a
* **Rich Goranksi:** n/a
* **Jake Dillinger:** Leah Ackland
* **Chloe Valentine:** Sandra Mood
* **Brooke Lohst:** Zia Halawa
* **Jenna Rolan:** not cast
* **Mr. Heere/Mr. Reyes:** Isabella Milanowski

**Production Team:**

* **Directors:** JQ Welch and Valerie Mandl
* **Music Director:** JQ Welch

### Santa Ana, California

Theatre company Broadway On Tour performed the last licensed production of Be More Chill in January 2019 before the show opening on Broadway in February. The production sold out for nearly all four shows.

**Cast:**

* **Jeremy Heere:** Jack Borenstein
* **Michael Mell:** Ryan Watson
* **Christine Canigula:** Sophia Del Rey
* **The SQUIP:** Matthew Kontur
* **Rich Goranksi:** Liam Leetham
* **Jake Dillinger:** Ari Palacio
* **Chloe Valentine:** Georgia Kate
* **Brooke Lohst:** Nina Blair
* **Jenna Rolan:** Davis Arnold
* **Mr. Heere/Mr. Reyes:** Gustavo Villalobes
* **Scary Stockboy:** Ethan Puente

* **Ensemble:** Luca Boyadjian, Faith Brown, Madison Fung, Jillian Genova, Kelli Griffin, Amanda MacDonald, Molly McMasters, Carys Mulligan, Kalia Plum, Mari Rhodes, Olivia Tambini, Cooper Tomasick