Be More Chill is the latest high-school musical to hit Broadway and the buzz about it is unavoidable. “Be More Chill” claims to be a very modern story about popularity and belonging, but it barely mentions social media and doesn’t even reference Instagram. You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with The show has had a massive teenage fanbase ever since its opening at Two River Theater in New Jersey back in 2015. Photo by Sara Krulwich/The New York Times. The reviews for Be More Chill are in, and the critics are split. That…, Be More Chill doesn’t benefit from a repeat viewing for anyone who’s already gone through adolescence. In fact, his young fans like it so much they used the internet to help get it Broadway — whether or not adults will like it, however, that’s a whole other story. If it sustains that momentum, it will be partly because this latest entry in the puberty musical sweepstakes has traits…, To quote a song from the tenacious – and tenaciously enjoyable – Be More Chill, the Joe Iconis-Joe Tracz musical arrives on Broadway with just enough of an “upgrade” from last summer’s Off Broadway staging to fill its new home and the greater expectations that come with the move. In many ways, the plot of “Be More Chill” is nothing new. Adapted by Joe Iconis (songs) and Joe Tracz (book) from Ned Vizzini’s appealing young adult novel, “Be More Chill” has already broken the Lyceum house record for a single week of ticket sales. The Musical is based off of the book, but many major details have been changed to make the show more "showworthy". Elizabeth Stanley, seated near table at left, and Celia Rose Gooding, seated at right, with the ensemble of “Jagged Little Pill.” Photo by Sara Krulwich/The New York Times, André De Shields and company in Hadestown. Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Follow Broadway Musical Blog on WordPress.com, How to Become a Broadway Actor or Actress. best musical ever of course the first one is ” dear Evan Hansen ” but this is second best musical man it is so damn funny. Roland, Salazar, and Hsu lead the show, but are trapped by their under-written characters. But I love this book, because it seems almost like a different story, but also, if you are easily offended, don't read. I'd say read it if you like, but don't read it if you're under 15-16 because it's pretty explicit so far. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Despite this seeming blandness, something about this iteration of overdone tropes speaks to high schoolers. If you don’t like the broad, emotive acting style, you won’t like the mashed-up design. Should I read the book first? Best lines for me would definitely be: ” IM having my period ” – Michael Mel played by George Salazar Is this the musical that finally speaks the truth of the tween experience? While it is quite different to the musical it still had the same quirky, fun feel to it. The book and musical are severely different, but I enjoyed the book. Is this the musical that finally speaks the truth of the tween experience? and Photo by Matthew Murphy, The Broadway Musical Blog is the companion site to. In supporting roles, Katlyn Carlson as Chloe and Lauren Marcus as Brooke give the most layered performances as the insecure and jealous popular girls. [The book is the original in the first place. Jeremy is tragically unpopular but purchases and ingests a SQUIP — a pill with a computer in it that talks to you and makes you cool, or in the parlance of the piece, “be more chill.” Of course, Jeremy gets popular but things go terribly wrong: people get hurt (literally and emotionally) and the SQUIP tries to take over the world. There is nothing about “Be More Chill” that is bad, per se, but there is nothing about it that is particularly good, and in a season with “Hadestown” and “Oklahoma!” this really isn’t good enough. Dishing out musical theater news and gossip from the Great White Way! Squip is more evil in the musical, which I personally prefer. The costumes, the scenic…, That same energetic cast is on board for this fresh Broadway run of “Be More Chill.” The musical’s storyline is driven by the friendship of dweebs Jeremy (Will Roland) and Michael (George Salazar), and the lengths that Jeremy will go to eschew loserhood and finally get the girl, Christine (Stephanie Hsu). Yes, there is a hilarious and fierce “Smartphone Hour” (a play on “The Telephone Hour” of “Bye Bye Birdie” and maybe even “Cellular Fusion” in “High School Musical”), but even in this number, led by gossip and belting queen Tiffany Mann, all the characters talk on the phone — something people under the age of 30 almost never do. There is nothing about “Be More Chill” that is bad, per se, but there is nothing about it that is particularly good, and in a season with “Hadestown” and “Oklahoma!” this really isn’t good enough. Some say so, celebrating the combination of pop-inspired music, highly emotive acting, and a frenetic, over-sugared energy that all reflect the life and tastes of modern high school kids (at least those outside the “cool” circle). Unlike “Dear Evan Hansen” and “Mean Girls,” the other recent high school shows, “Be More Chill” does not understand or explore the massive influence that social media has on youth culture and popularity. The design is mostly unimpressive: Beowulf Boritt’s set is a boring slew of moving columns and Bobby Frederick Tilley II’s costumes imply that he has not set foot in a high school anytime recently. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Photo by Sara Krulwich/The New York Times, Photo by Sara Krulwich/The New York Times, Adrienne Warren, center, as Tina Turner in “Tina,” a new Broadway bio-musical. I enjoy the musical, play and book. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. After the Joe Iconis hit closed its off-Broadway production last summer, the massive young fanbase took to the internet and demanded the musical be on Broadway. For a show that is made possible by social media popularity, it is ironically out of touch. A production of the musical is coming to the town I'm in....I've never heard of it or the book before. Joe Iconis knows how to make a musical that people will love. In fact, for a science fiction musical, there is very little about it that feels up-to-date in terms of technology. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Remember, the musical is just based off of it. The Musical is based off of the book, but many major details have been changed to make the show more "showworthy". or ask your favorite author a question with (When he doesn't, he watches porn with Michael.) Enter your email address to be the first to learn about Broadway news and announcements, read opening night reviews, and hear gossip and buzz! All versions are enjoyable and follow a similar plot line. If there’s one thing the critics agree on, it’s that Be More Chill is what it is from head to toe. It’s just like tequila–memorable in the moment but forgettable the next day, Impossible Is A Word Humans Use Far Too Often, 8 Reasons Prison Break Is Better Than Money Heist. The play and book show the Squip with good intentions, but were faulty, and in result told Jeremy to shut it off. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Ask the Author. It features some fun, upbeat numbers, including the title tune and “Upgrade,”…, It’s fine that the show’s arc is predictable — frankly, it’d be far less interesting if Jeremy took the Squip and his life was perfect, the end. It's the entire reason I picked up the book. If you don’t like the hyped-up pace, you won’t like the rhyming lyrics. That being said, the songs are always distinct, memorable, and (frustratingly) catchy. The entire ending has been changed, and the characters have completely different personalities in some cases. ( Log Out / Error rating book. ( Log Out / View all posts by Gary DuBreuil. The reviews for Be More Chill are in, and the critics are split. Refresh and try again. Others deride the musical’s … well, everything. Everything about “Be More Chill” feels very run of the mill: basic high school heterosexual romance, tired sci-fi Faust plot, and all the expected songs. No matter if you’re online or walking the streets of Time Square (which btw, I walk through daily) the kids are talking about it. Photo by Helen Maybanks. I was a fan of the musical before reading the book and honestly the book just made me love the story more. If you're more interested in the Squip than the secondary characters, then the book will probably be better than if you are the other way around. I just finished the book and I saw the musical first (online video). Reader Q&A, I see more people complaining about how the musical is so different from the original book. The musical changes the story a lot, while the play and the book stay relitivley the same. 'Be More Chill' review: It's sexist, reductive and teens are obsessed 'Be More Chill' will probably be a Broadway hit. Perhaps it is the mean-ness of the popular kids, the nerdy-ness of the theater kids, or the overall desperation to belong. Disclosure: I received two complimentary tickets to see Be More Chill the Broadway Musical. Iconis’ pop/rock score, augmented for its Broadway debut with an additional, inconsequential song, “Sync Up,” is catchy enough. But Be More Chill is far from a neat continuation of a trend. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! The book is great in my opinion, so may funny bits, but the ending lets it down.. But for the rest, almost nothing about “Be More Chill” feels new. Too bad it's also a disappointment. Danny Burstein in Moulin Rouge. As director, Stephen Brackett usually leans into the comedy which is overall successful, aided by choreographer by Chase Brock. The cast of "Be More Chill" on Broadway. If you really really really enjoyed the musical, you probably shouldn't read this book. Photo by Matthew Murphy. Bette Midler as Dolly Gallagher Levi in “Hello, Dolly!” at the Shubert Theater. Welcome back. The show is most relevant and nuanced with Salazar’s character, especially his beloved Act II ballad, “Michael in the Bathroom” which is not only catchy and wonderfully performed, but is a spot-on depiction of social anxiety. ” Oh My god i am totally Bi ” Richard Gorkanski played by Gerard Canonico. You just take sides with whichever you see first. You can read the other reviews; it's pretty sexist, and Jeremy's sole purpose is to get some. Everything bursts with a relentless OMG-level of…, Whether writing about sedans or explaining sprinkler head adjustments, Gary’s breadth of knowledge is valuable and diverse; with experience in the financial, consumer, and advertising industries, Gary’s itching to uncover the core of your company. Change ). Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Be More Chill is relentless in its commitment to putting the tweens it’s designed to please in the spotlight, so if that’s something you’re interested in experiencing – get to the Lyceum.
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