Be More Chill

A musical created by Joe Iconis, Be More Chill is based on a novel of the same name, written by Ned Vizzini in 2004. Premiering in 2015, it went on to be showcased at Broadway in 2019. Targeted at a younger crowd, the production was very well received by critics and the audience alike, with praise directed towards the charming score and set design. The Broadway album boasts of more than 350 million streams online, going on to become one of the most popular in history. Director Stephen Brackett has been hailed for his gripping narrative that is guaranteed to thrill audiences of all ages!

The Story

Jeremy Heere is a high school junior who is a social outcast. Jeremy is harassed and bullied by the popular Rich Goranksi, and has a rough life at school. Jeremy is infatuated with Christine Canigula, a theatre lover, and sees her signing up for school plays. He then decides to sign up as well, hoping to become friends with Christine. Mr. Yeyes, the drama teacher, informs the cast members that they are performing a rendition of A Midsummer Night’s Dream set in a post-apocalyptic future. After rehearsals, Rich confronts Jeremy in the bathroom and tells him the secret to his rise in popularity in school was with the help of a pill called a “super quantum unit Intel processor” - or a SQUIP. He suggests that Jeremy also buys one to become cooler. Will the SQUIP help Jeremy become more socially accepted and get him the girl of his dreams?

Good For

Fans of Musicals | Lovers of High School Dramas