Making Of: Be More Chill Original Cast Recording

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Be More Chill - which recently had its world premiere in an extended run at Two River Theater, Red Bank, NJ - has music and lyrics by Joe Iconis, book by Joe Tracz, and is based on the novel by Ned Vizzini. The show was directed by Stephen Brackett with Chase Brock serving as choreographer. The orchestrator and musical supervisor was Charlie Rosen and the musical director and copyist was Nathan Dame. The Be More Chill cast album was produced by Kurt Deutsch, Joe Iconis and Charlie Rosen.
Praised as “a high-energy, imaginative, well-crafted world premiere musical” in The Star-Ledger, Be More Chill was lauded as “a vibrant, inventive musical that makes the most of every moment and features an abundantly talented cast” by BroadwayWorld.
Jeremy Heere (played by Will Connolly) is just an average teenager. That is, until he finds out about “The Squip” (Eric William Morris) - a tiny supercomputer that promises to bring him everything he desires most: a date with Christine (Stephanie Hsu), an invite to the raddest party of the year and a chance to survive life in his suburban New Jersey high school. But is being the most popular guy in school worth the risk?
The recording of Be More Chill also features original cast members Jake Boyd (Jake), Gerard Canonico (Rich), Katlyn Carlson (Chloe), Katie Ladner (Jenna Rolan), Lauren Marcus (Brooke), George Salazar (Michael), and Paul Whitty (Jeremy’s Dad/Mr. Reyes/Scary Stockboy). The six-piece orchestra includes Nathan Dame (Conductor and Keyboard), Danny Jonokuchi (Theremin/Trumpet), Dan McMillan (Drums/Percussion), Josh Plotner (Vocoder/Reeds), Mike Rosengarten (Guitar) and Amanda Ruzza (Bass).

[@barddddd]

"The melodies are just so... Melodic." Ah yes, what an intellectual

[@ghostlytoast6031]

quinn aring time stAMP?!

[@ohmyohnothegrapesarecoming2011]

Deer Tree T.V. 7:13

[@ghostlytoast6031]

eliza pancakes thank you =w=

[@luca-pr3cl]

¿dylan? “ah yes the floor here is floor”

[@niamh8966]

*WATER IS WET*

[@steventutty8875]

The BMC fandom is just a bunch of kids yelling about Michael In The Bathroom, and honestly that's what I'm here for

[@bethanyz4233]

I'm here for that sweet satisfying teenage b0i voice that will connoly has.

[@Alabaster1223]

Stupid Steven you are everywhere. But yeah you're right, I think it's bc people who listen to musicals like this are the ones who can resonate with the characters, especially the awkward ones like Michael. The panic attack during the song is just the icing on the cake, bc it lets us know that we aren't the only ones who go through stuff like that. I can guarantee you, I cried at least three out of the seven hundred times I've listened to it.

[@adrianaisme4710]

Stupid Steven Can three people plz unlike this comment? (I'm leaving this reply when there are 669 likes)

[@constancemess4385]

Stupid Steven don't you mean what you're "Heere" for? Ok sry I'll leave

[@springgreengoober]

they don't yell micheal in the bathroom.... they yell..... IT'S FROM JAPAAAAN!

[@gizmodaddy7183]

"put in the car stereo, crack the volume, and have a great time listening to it." *is swerving in the road like a drunk driver, sobbing whilst screaming the lyrics to to Michael in the Bathroom*

[@trash583]

ME

[@gizmodaddy7183]

flying meatballs yes I wanna go far. Off a bridge

[@narutism]

madison nelson same

[@emilytybeck6060]

madison nelson you like Ethan AND be more chill? can we be best friends? 😂

[@bellabennett1677]

Ok actually me,exept im sober

[@maddiebrannan9210]

I love how they all agree that Michael in the Bathroom is the best song 😂

[@___-ec7fp]

Definitely that and More Than Survive😂

[@galactic7458]

Well, they’re not wrong

[@kylebroflovski6096]

That and Pitiful Children😂

[@cadenzaaa___]

@@kylebroflovski6096 mhm

[@minayarevelpulle5551]

Joe has good taste

[@galaxygal1210]

I'm pretty sure Will is actually a vampire it is not fair that he's in his thirties and he still looks that young

[@fairycat23]

Also explains why he's so pale.... hmm....

[@madelinelong8953]

Hmmm!?!!

[@killinglyre]

HE'S IN HIS THIRTIES?! I THOUGHT HE WAS LIKE 22+

[@dontmindme5895]

It's 2020 and he still looks liek a God someone explain this to me

[@tatiana7728]

@@dontmindme5895 ITS THE LONG HAIR HE COULD STILL PASS AS A TEENAGER

[@InklingAshRaptorPlaysCardboard]

I'm sorry let's just take the time to appreciate how they kept the "ITS FROM JAPAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN" and put that part specifically in the video

[@kolokythii]

ITS FROM JAPAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN

[@springbreezegaming4017]

I am the 999th like. YOUR WELCOME!!

[@seineevee]

Galaxtic Memory ITS A GREY, OBLONG PILL

[@astrobiology9131]

@@seineevee quantum nanotechnology cpu

[@katliebergot6961]

2:22 ItS fRoM JaPaN!

[@amillya1822]

I would give my right arm to see this musical live.

[@peachbIossom]

+catsocks i'd give both arms and a leg to have seen it live with original cast for a decent price;;

[@RoseDubs]

エム猫ちゃん well idk it wouldn't be a decent price exactly if you're giving away both of your arms and a leg,,,, (but same)

[@scribble2468]

RoseDubs YO MOMMA ROSE YOU'RE TRASH TOO???

[@simplyobsessed2937]

catsocks I'd fall out of a tree and fake being a drug addict's friend to see this musical.

[@mikaylarose2157]

Oh.. So you're Shiro now lets hope you don't get PTSD and vanish like him too *crying internally*

[@double.rainbow]

THE FACT THAT THEY HAVE SO MANY CLIPS FROM THE SHOW MAKES ME THINK THAT THERES AN OFFICIAL RECORDING THAT THEY AREN'T TALKING ABOUT

[@annikah8421]

The_Fandom_Queen 124 I heard that they have one, they just aren't legally allowed to release it or something.

[@loafgod]

The_Fandom_Queen 124 ME TOO I SWSR I'VE DONE SO MUCH SEARCHING

[@beeallen6410]

Annika H WHAT OH MY GOD I NEED IT

[@beeallen6410]

I WOULD SELL WHATS LEFT OF MY SOUL TO THEM JUST FOR THE RECORDING

[@deathembodiment]

I WOULD SELL A KIDNEY TI SEE IT

[@kyra6669]

How does Will Connolly, a 30 year old man, look younger than some boys at my high school

[@makenna6374]

Honestly facts

[@user-nt2nw8qi9w]

And the cute voice

[@IndigoUwU]

I know right-

[@minayarevelpulle5551]

The casting is amazing

[@adelynnperalta]

@Kendall Miller-Rider He’s 36 right now- which, SCARES ME.

[@jessicadarling6418]

I just always wanna give George Salazar a hug

[@End_er22]

Jessica Darling yeS ME TOO-

[@croissantk_]

SAMe

[@harps235]

That is my life goal probably never gonna happen but still

[@emmymchuyt9727]

I have come from 2020 :)

[@FleshGolem420]

@@emmymchuyt9727 Well, nothing's changed in 2023. Everybody still wants to hug George Salazar.

[@hyejuhoneys]

ITS FROM JAPAAAAAAAAAAAN

[@Starburst514]

Lapis Lasagna I want a sound clip of that

[@innocentlittlesinnamonroll6765]

ITS A GRAY OBLONG PILL QUANTUM NANOTECHNOLOGY CPU

[@sanxxxx]

I was looking for that comment and it didn't take long to find it lol

[@meddyuniverse2104]

THE QUANTUM COMPUTER IN THE PILL WILL TRAVEL THROUG YOUR BLOOD UNTIL

[@user-ne7rw1ev9n]

IT IMPLANTS IN YOUR BRAIN AND IT TELLS YOU WHAT TO DOOOOO

[@jasonbelleza6234]

My favorite aspect of Be More Chill is the "techno-horror/thriller" sounds aka when the squip is around.

[@alexs.3383]

J Belle it kind of reminds me of Carrie the Musical

[@thatonekid1732]

J Belle sAME

[@Alabaster1223]

J Belle same!!! Like in "the squip song" when Rich is talking about the squip the second time (where he yells "iiiIITS FROM JAPAAAAAN" instead of singing it normally, aka my favorite line), there are those robot undertones to his voice where it's all electricy sounding and ahh it's so good

[@graces9505]

yes i absolutely adore how every time the squip says be more chill it has that techno sound under it

[@aidoll3692]

Alex S. There's a carrie the musical?

[@fear_toxin]

**hears beginning piano keys of Michael in the Bathroom** *_*c R I E S*_*

[@miranda7042]

and Peggy Hyperventilates

[@c0l4cat]

aaaa why do i cRY WHEN I HEAR A N O T E FROM MITB

[@sillydog1484]

george salazar actually looked like he was crying while he was singing Michael In The Bathroom

[@jimbo-jpg]

unacorn 313 *he was*

[@user-tt9ot5ze8o]

He had an actual panic attack while singing it live

[@SpringBling809]

0 _0 wait how do you know ?

[@capntcrunch1943]

I heard him sobbing. My cold, dead heart cannot take it.

[@_splitting_image_5585]

Is it weird that my favourite part of more than survive is Michael's part?

[@alenatws]

LilyDaPad no,

[@yuviwill8791]

No, Micheals solo there is precious

[@BlackDawnYaoiLover]

Every song with Michael is it = Michael's part is the best I can be fought on this

[@_splitting_image_5585]

BlackDawnYaoiLover I'm with you

[@richiebell]

LilyDaPad saammmee

[@CaptainQuirky]

6:24 omg Rich is one of the gossipers singing about himself burning down the house lol

[@mangoisfruity]

CaptainQuirky It doesn't make sense... But I love it XD

[@isabellathierry8787]

Well with this show basically everyone is in every number because it's a small cast

[@supremelygay3335]

Don't trust anyone. Not even yourself.

[@hahayes3636]

Holy shit what

[@elliemarks4499]

I DID THAT TOO WTF

[@hahaha.thissucksman.3916]

"it's like, the craziest thing, and-" *ITS FROM JAPAN*

[@thefiretruck9604]

IT WAS D8SCONTINUEDDDDDDD

[@gjk-arts5855]

ITS A GREY OBONG PILL-

[@brookelynparkershome2221]

@@gjk-arts5855 QUANTUM NANOTECHNOLOGY CPU

[@gjk-arts5855]

@@brookelynparkershome2221 THE QUATAM COMPUTER IN THE PILL WILL TRAVEL THROUGH YOUR BLOOD UNTIL IT IM0LANTS IN YOUR BRAIN AND TELLS YOU WHAT TO DOOOOO

[@camillecrazed]

@@gjk-arts5855 IT TELLS YOU WHAT TO DO. IT'S PREPROGRAMMED IT'S AMAZING HELPS YOU THINK CORRECTLY.

[@vegasrainwoods7779]

The fact that Michael says " And through no fault of mine" resonates so much because it shows he acknowledges that it isn't his fault that he's getting treated like this and I just think that that is so important, sorry for ranting, but I love it so so much

[@marmarmarsmars]

I agree

[@eved.2173]

i was thinking that exact thing like 20 minutes ago

[@LittleKumari]

Eric William Morris deserves more appreciation tbh he's such a great actor and his voice is pERfECT OKAY

[@Kat-PM]

Little Kuma YES I WAS JUST ABOUT TO COMMENT ABOUT HIM! I love him so freaking much and just whenever he talks it's so calming and he seems like such a nice person.

[@m.cortes2447]

Amen

[@sayo4885]

YES

[@aylxn8935]

T H I S S S S YESSSS

[@peenixtrite]

Y E S

[@spectroglobe8433]

I would sacrifice all my *_R ED m oUnT ain dEW_* to see this musical live

[@arianamorales7605]

ghostkatgalaxy that's a hard bargain there, but I'd do it

[@SwanADolphin]

Coming to broadway 2019

[@notteryaki453]

The Pop is One MOUNTIAN dew red for 100$

[@bee-gr1wm]

It’s off broadway! ;(. They’re taking it off in August, so get your tickets whilst you can

[@maashido8185]

Y E S AND THE CRYSTAL PEPSI

[@gwendolynnguyen3028]

7:13 "the melodies are just so melodic" I love him lol

[@alessiacumbo2595]

I was waiting for this comment lol

[@smoffe8610]

Gwendolf TCW I fucking love the entire cast more than I love myself

[@sophiefett]

Gwendolf TCW that part came on when I read this comment😶😂 and yess

[@lucicorinne297]

OKAY ITS GREAT BECAUSE EVERYONE WHO LISTENS TO HAMILTON LISTENS TO HEATHERS AND EVERYONE WHO LISTENS TO HEATHERS LISTENS TO DEH AND EVERYONE WHO LISTENS TO DEH LISTENS TO BMC AND WE'RE ALL LIKE ONE LIL FAMILY

[@remi6656]

emma corinne tRUTH

[@peggybean6974]

Actually I have listened to Hamilton then Heathers then this, I have yet to listen to DEH

[@maashido8185]

THIS IS LEGIT THE ORDER

[@sophiaredwood5825]

emma corinne actual facts...

[@cloclosuperstar0110]

Mina Ashido Mina Ashido well for me it was ham DEH then heathers then finally BMC

[@TheEarthnicity]

two things: 1. It makes me happy how into the music they get. 2. Poor Will Connolly's balls never dropped. He's the cutest 33 year old I know of

[@zzz-nk7tr]

BioHazerd he's 33?!

[@Ashfullstop12]

BioHazerd HE'S 33 ????

[@zzz-nk7tr]

I found out that him AND George are 30+

[@galaxygal1210]

Lies I refuse to believe these two aren't actual teenagers going through junior year

[@shelbyhamilton3892]

BioHazerd I know right!!! And When I found out Will was that old I was SO shocked.... (He is cute😜)

[@emmab9105]

7:13 "I think the melodies are just so melodic" wow really will I didn't know that

[@sophie-pz7ob]

thank you will, very cool

[@minniestheory]

ah yes, the floor is made of floor

[@crazystraw1144]

I love the fact that the part where they're talking about Michael is at 4:20

[@usernamewoa]

420-

[@peenixtrite]

Get stoned in my basement-

[@akshayameka3996]

Haha

[@akshayameka3996]

I clicked the time stamp like three times before I reread the comment and got it. IM SUCH A SQUARE AGH

[@peenixtrite]

@@akshayameka3996 OOOOF

[@butterflytaster5553]

I always thought "Smartphone Hour" was an homage to "Telephone Hour" They both start with two girls gossiping and spreads like wildfire to the rest of the social sphere

[@navarrino9449]

Butterfly Taster same

[@Deka_cards]

More like a house fire hue hue hue

[@butterflytaster5553]

Queen Spinning spin I

[@gweng3858]

Same, I've also thought of Halloween kinda like big fun

[@butterflytaster5553]

***** Aahhh! There it is! Thank you!

[@Doggieluv25]

Be More Chill was such an amazing musical especially for kids in high school because everyone can relate to it on some level. I watched it thrice because the music and energy was infectious. I'm so glad the cast recording released on iTunes

[@JakeGoesOnline]

How did you watch it? I've been looking for it everywhere

[@cooltestify2]

same!!!

[@Doggieluv25]

JakeGoesOnline Dylan Girard I went to watch the original cast at Two River Theater.

[@bilbodoggins1677]

Sanjana Akula LUCKYYYYY.

[@ctag7817]

DO YOU REMEBER HOW MICHAEL MAKES AN ENTRANCE BC IVE BEEN WONDERING THAT FOR AGES

[@Leo-kf2wd]

okay but Will Connoly's voice makes me melt

[@fairycat23]

same

[@bixzterthetrickster5586]

same

[@Kat-PM]

Ivy Gardens Yes it's so cute and dorky and I love it

[@memereview9803]

oh gods i was watching a boot and his voice just cracked sO badly. he’s really improved.

[@kyra6669]

Friend: who's your favourite member of the be more chill cast me: oh I love George Salazar, but I also really like Gerard Canonico, but y'know will Connolly is great too, oh and then there's Lauren Marcus, oh and Stephanie hsu, oh wait I also really like Katlyn Carlson, Eric William Morris is pretty great too, then again I really like Katie Ladner, oh but Jake Boyd is great too, well I guess that answers your question Friend: wait you didn't answer it at al- Me: then there's the Joes and they're both great too friend: stop please

[@vicmen216]

Yes! honestly, it happens everytime! i just love so much this cast :')

[@sofee6376]

I'm leaving it at 669 likes in honor of rich

[@makenna6374]

I love how they got someone named Jake to play Jake😂😂

[@jeaddhist]

This is me. However, if someone asked me that, after shuffling I would probably say George.

[@emily-gi8ds]

Appreciation post: 1 the casts love for both of the Joes 2 synchronized bouncing during "Halloween" 3 Gerard's earrings 4 all the clips from bmc live 5 MiChAeL iN tHe BaThRoOm 6 Stephanie being adorable 7 the casts expressions and hand gestures and faces while singing

[@confetti_kisses427]

What about Will Connolly's voice and George's shark slippers?

[@heyitsella117]

What about "iTS FROM JAPAAAAAAAAN"?

[@zzzmaggie]

me, screaming on top of a building to confused pedestrians on the street: I FCUKING LOVE THE BE MORE CHILL CAST

[@nicholasleach2156]

the living bisexual meme I would scream "ITS FROM JAPAN"

[@zzzmaggie]

i have no memory of making this comment but big mood

[@Liam-wb4ow]

the living bisexual meme LANCE

[@zzzmaggie]

I Hate People hewwo?

[@jessicacerda5426]

Nicholas Leach SAME

[@Katie-zt8lt]

How does Will Connolly's voice sound so much younger than he is? And THEY SUCCEDED HEERE I AM 2 YEARS LATER OBSESSED AND I ONLY HAVE THE ALBUM

[@kateschneider8789]

BITCH IT'S 4 YEARS LATER AND WE GOT OURSELVES A BROADWAY VERSION which granted is closing in august BUT IT GOT THERE IN THE FIRST PLACE AND I GET TO SEE IT BEFORE CLOSING

[@luxienmartin8916]

I see what you did the heere

[@milolovesbmc]

Sooo it got cancelled, so that's fun 😭

[@papercutsurvivor5395]

​@@milolovesbmc :(

[@tristonanan]

I honestly fell in love with this musical because of Will's voice. He sounds like a teenager with how bright of a tenor he is. I'm a transgender guy and this made me feel better about my own singing voice. Honestly this gave me a role that I think I could play someday. Plus Michael in the Bathroom is so dam relatable.

[@lavalamp9007]

tristonanan My little sister told me he sounds like a girl

[@hazelleaf6451]

tristonanan tenor saxaphone?

[@fis8364]

I cut off children's pinky toes Your sister is right.

[@THE_MAD_MARTIAN]

Totally I had my fair share of panic attacks at social events and it’s nice to know someone knows what I could be going through

[@PrinceTrexus]

George’s voice for Michael in the Bathroom was amazing!

[@annakremras]

I love how this is just everyone fangirling over joe iconis

[@thuse5532]

or fanboying

[@weirdhuman1703]

Innit 😂😂

[@riverofmeltingsnow4100]

Friend: “What are you doing?” Me: “Listening to Be More Chill.” Friend: “What’s Be More Chill?” Me: Me: “...ITS FROM JAPAN!!”

[@yaygames6918]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@heartrender6]

69th like

[@branonw3617]

This is one of my favorite musicals, it seriously sucks that not a lot of people know about it.

[@DrPants0]

Branon W and now a month later it's growing like a wildfire.

[@aqua6318]

Emma Franc More like a house fire.

[@Leo-kf2wd]

and then in burned down but michael put the fire out with his tears

[@ghostinrue3332]

Ivy Gardens And Evan Pitched In And Used His Cast To Pat Down The Fire.

[@infinitypancakes1040]

-Fantasy Is My Reality- . . . wrong musical buddy

[@GD-lv5bj]

Heathers fandom: *fanarts* Hamilton fandom: *ships* Dear Evan Hansen fandom: *crying about Connor's die* In The Heights fandom: *random speaking in spanish* Be More Chill fandom: *IT'S FROM JAPAN!!!!!!!!*

[@veetdc8105]

This is so true.

[@jg2563]

"crying about Connor's die.' accurate

[@ghostinrue3332]

HJ Sits In The Bathroom Drawing Heathers Art,And Shipping Hamilton People And Crying About Connor While Hugging Bath Bombs SCREAMING ITS FROM JAPANNNNN (Every Fandom Combined)

[@spiderdad2003]

mE

[@nyfu]

all of these are me honestly ;)

[@notanormalhuman7637]

6:20. Is no one gonna talk about George Salazar in drag. He's rocking those shark slippers

[@kayleethatoneweirdchick2465]

Not A Normal Human How about Gerard? He was there in the Teenage Mutant Ninja pants xD

[@kaktuzpurpura]

JAJJAJAJAJA NO LO HABIA VISTO AKZJJAZJKAXN ME MUERO

[@spiritofafeather8486]

He looks so happy and precious

[@kristinleuzinger1309]

8:15 I guess Jefferson decided to show up to the Halloween party

[@eeveefanatic]

Kristin Leuzinger AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHJHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH THANK YOU FOR TELLING ME :DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDF I'M SO FRICKEN HAPPY IS THIS LIKE A CROSS OVER???!?!?!?

[@mossythegod5602]

YES! I'M IN LOVE

[@artisticpieceoftrash4044]

I hate to burst your bubble, but jake is supposed to be prince because he and christine where supposed to be a prince and princess but jake took it out of context

[@renaesun1193]

*_whadda I miss?_*

[@celtichaven4555]

OHMYGOD

[@barakuda6747]

Michael: I could stay right here or disappear- Connor: *_N O O N E D E S E R V E S T O D I S A P P E A R_*

[@0_ello_010]

JAVABIBAAHHA underrated

[@Sleppa_95]

MICHAEL MAKES AN ENTRANCE

[@SwanADolphin]

dragongirl21 thank you

[@kalificent]

MICHAEL

[@ohno3622]

The fandom is full of slightly angsty teenagers who relate to Michael... and that means the writers and composers did their work perfectly. I'm one of those teens, and Michael in the Bathroom really got me into the rest of the musical. Also the sci-fi. I love that shit. But Michael's song is so emotionally intense in a way that's not commonly found in other musicals. It's so human, and everyone's been there, yet its often untouched on.

[@arianamorales7605]

Very true, after stumbling upon Michael In The Bathroom I was pulled into the musical. I was so touched by it and now I love the entire sound track.

[@georgia9812]

Ari ;-; same!

[@End_er22]

Same

[@TheIndigoSystem]

Oh No um excuse me, I’m 30 and still relate thank you lol.

[@snow8980]

So glad I got to meet Will Connolly, he was really kind and didn't seem too weirded out by how nervous I was around him x) It was an absolutely stunning musical. Hope it gains more recognition over time!

[@kandy8793]

Sophie Minyard it definitely has! i found this musical (and a bunch of others) and now the fans have started to build up again

[@gaytree6847]

Sophie I am so jealous! What did you say to him? He is amazing, i love him! (Btw we have tue same name! :D)

[@totothesquid6239]

Sophie HOLY SQUIPS GIVE ME YOUR LIFE I NEED TO MEET HIM

[@peggyschuyler1123]

Can't blame you for being nervous, I would probably stutter some shit like: "D-did you g-get new... legs?"

[@natalijaj3309]

Sophie You are so lucky to meet him omg

[@Lucy-wd4bm]

smh when he said "teach me how to thrive" at 7:22 and i jus- tEACH ME HOW TO SAY GOODBYE

[@chiannegibbs9462]

Hell Lord 😫😞 too soon

[@mossythegod5602]

SAME

[@akshayameka3996]

Why do u write like ur running out of time?

[@anarchyrainbow]

Lucy Round RISE UP

[@taylorgage5684]

I know I’m soooo late but ONE LATE TIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@tine9407]

"Rich set a fire and he burned down the house..." *shows Rich singing along*

[@raynesoup4285]

what i love about cast recordings is that you can see the cast's faces while singing and the gestures they make and they're so in character. Its just the best.

[@ClownOwO]

6:27 is... rich singing about rich burning down the house?

[@SaraH-ps8ob]

Pancakes with wings I know!!

[@Reonnex]

Yep

[@Reonnex]

You know. Musical logic

[@Niophoria]

"Yeah, I burnt down the house! So now I'm gonna be savage and sing along!"

[@Kale.758]

I was wondering the exact same thing

[@SpookySenpai666]

don't get me wrong I 100% love this musical, but everyone's talking like Joe wrote the storyline. I don't want to be that guy, but Ned Vizzini was an incredible author. HE was the one who caught the awkward moments and feelings that make this musical so great. This "pop punk teen story" was what Vizzini specialized in, and just thinking about him is making me start to cry. I admired him and his work so much. It's crazy to think he's gone.

[@jacieevans4277]

Jesus Christ exactly. i was thinking the same thing. do they realize????

[@resarious6225]

they should by now lol

[@xxxmaysilssss690]

Well, the musical and the book are two different things. They may just be talking about the new storyline.

[@belledelphine9692]

Anna Rose Well, writing a book and writing a musical are completely different things. And even though the musical was based on the book, he was the one who captured the “pop punk teen” feel of the book and still be able for the people watching it too get that vibe through the music and design of the characters. But I don’t really know what I’m talking about. I’m a band nerd, so this isn’t really my think ok pls don’t kill meh thx

[@adenthepotato4238]

who even is joe tracz

[@squishykitten5958]

Top Ten Best Be More Chill Chatacters 10. You 9. Can't 8. Categorize 7. Them 6. They 5. Are 4. All 3. Beautifully 2. Perfect 1. Michael

[@seineevee]

You’re right though 😂

[@buttrees1644]

From what I’ve heard we shun book Michael though (I’ve yet to read the book but I know people hate him a lot)

[@popfizzle1080]

Not wrong

[@Abigail-py3vk]

Y'all I need a time machine to see the original cast

[@squippites7356]

I’ll sell my brother and dad for a time machine to see the original cast

[@yee-raplantar-maximoff4318]

I need a time machine to see the BROADWAY cast, let alone this one

[@conanagain4638]

i’d give my arms to see the original cast

[@FleshGolem420]

I'd settle for a decent regional production at this point.

[@samgrace5576]

This musical is honestly such an amazing musical and it didn't get half of the recognition it deserved. I'm SUPER glad it's finally becoming more popular, even if it's two years too late.

[@zzeddler3994]

It's from jaaaAAAPPAAAANNNNN

[@TheseEuphoricMinds]

i wish more people talked about ned vizzini when they bring up how unique the actual story is... like he wrote the novel when he was twenty!

[@fairycat23]

He was twenty when he wrote it? Oh wow!

[@kjdubs5877]

fairycatLJT I am trying to writing a novel right now and hope I can get it done by age 20. Idk it’s not the most original story compared to this

[@therejectedbeatle]

Emily Rose right? It's going to broadway now!

[@epicremarc]

The weird thing is how different the musical is to the book, just in the story

[@m1lkyways]

Every School Musical: Main Character (Jeremy, Veronica, Evan) does something stupid to impress their love interest (Christine, JD, Zoe) and ends up regretting it and backstabbing their best friend (Micheal [He is such a cutie], Martha, Jarred) and the best friends are always and I mean *ALWAYS* the *BEST* character. Oh and don't forget that they always mess around with gay relationships (Boyf Riends, Dead Gay Son, Evan x Connor) but they *never* go through with it 😣 (except sort of in Heathers). But yet I'm addicted to all these musicals (I'm just upset about the gay part)

[@bastardcore7560]

21 chump street and mean girls are good examples

[@angelaphsiao]

Except Jared’s also a jerk 😂

[@jeaddhist]

"Family friends, those are 2 different things"

[@kylebroflovski6096]

Is it just me or do I ship Evan x Jared way more than tree bros-

[@jeaddhist]

@@kylebroflovski6096 I do too.

[@kananyamerryham7485]

Jeremy's nose is the only straight thing about him

[@rileymclellan8953]

Oh my god, how does this comment not have more likes?

[@jessywessy5196]

What about the fact that he wanted to date Christine, and that one of the reasons of getting a squip (probably the most important thing in the musical) was because he wanted her to at least notice him?

[@goodjobeli]

Jess Huitron YEAH! #bijeremy2k18

[@paolamiranda9215]

Riley McLellan Oh My God same

[@miaheart]

Jess Huitron Although those are very good points, someone from the cast or Joe has confirmed that no one in this musical is straight. If I’m sounding rude, sorry, I don’t want to sound rude.

[@alyssa4583]

holy shit what i would do for a second production of this show or even just a bootleg..

[@honeyandlemon9936]

Would making a petition for something like that do anything? Honestly I'd give up an arm to see this. Even if it wasn't with the original cast.

[@casboyd2304]

exit82theatre.com nOW, I GOT MY TICKETS ALREADY THEY JUST STARTED SELLING TODAY

[@rileymclellan8953]

It's playing in November from the 9th to 12th in Lakewood, NJ at the Exit 82 Theater. The tickets are only $20 each. I got mine last night. I don't know if I'll be able to get there with the rest of the costs since I'm all the way in Oregon, but I'm gonna try my hardest.

[@kaylashaver249]

even tho it's tru it is amazing that there's no bootleg floating around

[@Abby-gc3bi]

aveth s

[@keithers-6515]

More Than Survive is an 8 minute piece excuse you

[@remi6656]

Hometuck Trash Eric: It's like a six minute opening Me: *Eight minutes Squip*

[@charlottev9743]

I thought squips were all-knowing

[@michellemidy1345]

I read your comment while the squip said it's 6 min

[@space.404]

I said that to myself and then I realized how much of an obsessed fan I am because I even know how long the songs lasts lmao

[@TheIndigoSystem]

Keithers - I was gonna say that lol.

[@kyokohashimoto2817]

Love everything about the musical. I must say though.... Doesn't Jeremy have the most perfect nose? And those weed socks

[@bilbodoggins1677]

HE DOES! Why is Will so perfect?

[@sugar-rice]

Kyoko Hashimoto wait who has weed socks

[@m_animates311]

Hannah Johnson Michael

[@Alexandra-we9pd]

5:17 she looks so happy and cheerful singing that I don't know what to do now my life is complete so cute omg...chlo answer me...

[@jeaddhist]

Well, she was Martha.

[@CrazyCristof]

2:21 *_iiIIIIT'S FROM JAPAAAAAAAN_*

[@crayonjared]

7:57 I didn't realize that the back of Michael's jacket had that design on it until now

[@Reonnex]

Ikr!!

[@smoffe8610]

Raven Jay I,,,, i love them

[@sugar-rice]

Jay Red it’s from a joy division album I’m pretty sure

[@haileyturner8219]

Jared E oh shoot me either

[@amandaharvey8102]

omg george recorded without his shoes on

[@paolamiranda9215]

bouquetofllamas G

[@panicatthetardis6827]

it's a mood

[@graces9505]

ERIC'S DANCING WHILE RECORDING HALLOWEEN I'M C R Y I N G

[@jimbo-jpg]

grace Sidney IKR HE'S THE FREAKIN BEST

[@Olivia-cl6ww]

Is it just me but does Christine’s voice sound different in I love play rehearsal and a guy that id kinda be into?

[@hypotheticaltapeworm]

Olivia It's just you.

[@Shroombunixia]

Olivia All of their voices changes, but you have to listen to them closely. It's not just Christine. The others too.

[@mariahlynlopez6152]

The Fangirl I heard Brooke's voice change too (sorry if something's wrong)

[@Shroombunixia]

Hunter of Artemis, Daughter of Apollo Nah, you're right not just one character voice change. All of them changed

[@aydanneilson-bourke7378]

Olivia thought this too

[@sugar-rice]

Alright can i just say that Will talking is now my life

[@thefriendlyemo5744]

I feel like More Than Survive is kind if like Waving Through A Window but longer and more quirky

[@SaraH-ps8ob]

MusicalFanatic04 yes!

[@orbitalpudding3420]

Yeah in my opinion it’s better lol

[@alic2923]

And less depressing....

[@space.404]

LMAO I love how everyone relates every song to other musicals 🤣 Like Halloween is the BMC version of Big Fun and stuff like that and now this lol

[@starryxsky2915]

ThatOneEmoKid I feel like that's more micheal in the bathroom

[@hannahduncan3702]

this musical almost reminds me of a gender flipped, sci fi version of heathers without all the murder. like brooke and chloe are kurt and ram. jeremy is obviously veronica who becomes cool leaving michael/martha behind.

[@Batsand_bones]

Hannah Duncan isn't it funny to think that Martha is actually in Be More Chill... well the actress that plays her is

[@akshayameka3996]

I love the way u say “without all the murder” so casually 😂😂😂 Only in the musical theatre community

[@nelrayven7624]

Except that Micheal helped destroy the squip while Martha decides to go jump

[@Cheesefist]

Willow Hills well, if you think about it, Martha Jumping is what inspired Veronica to destroy JD. soooo full circle

[@savannah9134]

okay but who are the heathers?? its the only question i can think of right now

[@mayumigarcia9445]

This musical is extremely underrated but the people who do know about it are all amazing people who find it to be one of the most unfairly unrecognized musicals

[@sophiaredwood5825]

1:40 I love how everyone is collectively dancing in their recording booths aaaa

[@pookiedookiedoo]

JOE ICONIS?? MORE LIKE JOE ICONIC

[@confetti_kisses427]

Honestly

[@sophielovesgamingytfanofza911]

Haha I get the joke 😂

[@idabergh-smith179]

I... I am crying... I'm just crying... idek why, but I guess it is because I'll never see BMC and at least not with the original cast

[@kamikozzy4473]

I'm literally sitting in my room sobbing for literally no reason, and I'm pretty sure it's for that exact reason XD

[@sayo4885]

"I don't even know why I'm crying?" I'll kick my BMC loving ass out of here-

[@mallorypallory7176]

Kri • Elle lmao

[@dudette6155]

god i wish there was a boot of this show so bad...

[@mariahjackson2386]

space cowboy there's an audio boot and script

[@dudette6155]

yeah i've listened/read it three times now because i'm obsessed but i wish there was a video

[@mariahjackson2386]

space cowboy in that case same

[@KoopaKaper]

HAVE YOU SEEN THE ONE YET

[@thatkidliv]

A NICE SOUL UPLOADED THE FIRST 35 MINUTES

[@fank4812]

this whole musical is such a gift to the world

[@malpaca6151]

JUST LET US SEEEE THE SMARTPHONE HOUR BOOTLEG

[@jennystanton92]

it makes me sad cus they obviously recorded the show LET ME WATCH IT!!

[@marko_c3]

ya'll being like "I WISH I SAW THIS SHIT LIVE" dont truly understand the pain i feel unless you also live in new jersey because this only played in my goddamn state for a limited time apparently, and i was able and ready to see the damn thing but I DIDNT KNOW ABOUT IT UNTIL IT WAS ALREADY GONE

[@thomasgaita6872]

spook Oh, I understand your pain. Why did I not find this earlier!

[@tiberiusparrish]

spook (i know this a month late but) I live in France so I understand your pain. Idk if it even ever came to France? Like ever?

[@user-go1fl4ox2q]

it's playing at exit 82 theater in November!

[@user-go1fl4ox2q]

jake dillinger protection squad the first comment is from someone in New Jersey. So it could be helpful to them. I'm sorry to hear that you're in England, but I was aiming my comment towards the original commenter. Have a nice day. :) (and also, with the growing popularity of the show, I'm sure it'll come to England soon.)

[@boogieworm7513]

spook SAME

[@randomgirll3123]

Oh my goodness... Watching everyone recording and still moving to the music and acting in character is so awesome. :D OH MY GOSH THERE'S A THEREMIN! These characters are just so exaggerated but not in an annoying way. I love the diversity of the songs and how they all blend in to tell this story. Michel in the bathroom makes me so emotional every time. It is so relatable. The actor who's playing Michel has such an amazing voice and does that song in such an amazing way.

[@AlpacaSir]

George Salazar plays as Michael Mell

[@potato.pancake]

randomgirl L I completely agree. George is like the perfect Michael. He does mitb so well

[@poisonedpancake]

ALL HAIL THE LORD AND SAVIOR GEORGE SALADBAR!!!

[@user-pg1mu6fy2w]

Yesss!

[@kawaiipotato2505]

Sorry but you spelled Michael wrong

[@obsidian.heartz]

IT'S FROM JAPAAAN!! Totally something to listen to in the car

[@Reonnex]

Obsidian Heartz is it bad that's my alarm...?

[@Reonnex]

And I blast it on full volume

[@goodjobeli]

And amazing lyrics such as "I'm waiting for my porno to load." Perfect to play on speaker while your parents are in the room!

[@Mitzie_kit]

Am I the only one who hasn't watched this show!?!!?! I didn't even knew it existed until 2017 WHAT THE HELL!!! I'M FREAKIN CRYING I WANNA WATCH IT SO BADLYY BUT, IT'S GOONEE all it is now is the album which is super awesome

[@spicybiscuit5530]

MitzieGummyPaw I only just found it too, and I swear this is the only musical without a recording. It's so frustrating.

[@marligarcia05]

MitzieGummyPaw I JUST FOUND IT February 2018! My friend had been recomending it, but I never decided to listen until this year!

[@oxwaldor]

I feel lucky to find it when it came out lol

[@CJCruz-rf9vz]

Don't worry, YOU ARE NOT ALONE! YOU ARE NOT ALONE, YOU ARE NOT, YOU ARE NOT ALOOONNNEEEE....... Woops wrong musical

[@spaceoneofmanyfrontiers]

I didn't know it existed until like December 2019. I've missed so much in my life. At least I'm early in the Beetlejuice fandom?

[@radxianixe]

Parts I love about this show: Every part with George in it Every part with Gerard in it Every part with Will in it Every part with Jake in it Every part with Eri- Ok I think you got my point XD

[@Catsby83]

I wish I could have seen this musical! It's up with Heathers as one of my favorite musicals. It prompted me to read the book and now Ned Vizzini is my favorite author!! I wish more people listened to it because it's really amazing!!!!

[@mariannav.s.6021]

is there some way to somehow watch the play irl? or a recording? ANYTHING?! P.S. I read the book because of the musical and both are so cool!!

[@linehp_9606]

Wait what book?

[@mmots1294]

Linehp _ be more chill was originally a book under the same name

[@linehp_9606]

cotton oh cool I gotta read that

[@absolutebuffoon6375]

Wait a minute is that freakin Martha Dunnstock

[@memeseer]

Phsyco Gerbil the actor who plays martha in heathers plays jenna roland in be more chill as well

[@beckeratlas]

Phsyco Gerbil in the flesh ;)

[@fis8364]

nuGGETS same

[@thuse5532]

no screw you wrong freken musical

[@thuse5532]

oh wait nvm

[@anniechiles5655]

I need to see this musical

[@danielle8877]

me too

[@tehreeem]

Annie Chiles We all do my freind

[@alejandrasmith1966]

Annie Chiles too late

[@MG-lr9jv]

Annie Chiles Well, it is no longer performing in the theater.... I wish I could see it.

[@hycksm]

Lady Urbosa The Gerudo Champion there's no bootleg either

[@sadjuliy9469]

I'm the one who's just really obsessed with SQUIP's voice, IT'S JUST AMAZING, I NEED NO MORE!

[@spaghettibolognese5838]

It's time to remind myself that I'll never be able to watch the OG cast live :(

[@TheDeathguy1212]

ikr ;w;

[@spaghettibolognese5838]

@@TheDeathguy1212 goodbye will connolly ;(((((

[@tatiana7728]

the only reason i would go to see the broadway version is because i like the cast but i would want to see the original so much more omg

[@saturn3165]

im crying i wish i saw THSI shit LIVE

[@user-go1fl4ox2q]

anatole ;;; it's being put on in November at Exit 82 theater in NJ in November.

[@urarakaochako6230]

xoxoAva With the original cast?!?

[@user-go1fl4ox2q]

Starry Dew Drops no, but I'm sure they'll be just as talented :)

[@urarakaochako6230]

True! I figured that was the case, I was just hoping I'd see George and Will. I might go see it- I live in New Jersey lol.

[@user-go1fl4ox2q]

Starry Dew Drops haha same! One of the few times it's useful. tickets will prob sell out fast tho so I'd get them soon

[@yeseniayepes8085]

Wait.... is Jenna ... Martha from Heathers????

[@misspauling1184]

Yesenia Yepes Yep! Same actor

[@averythomas2235]

Yesenia Yepes I met her she's cool

[@yeseniayepes8085]

Avery Thomas SO COOL!!!!!!

[@El.Chico_Hector]

It's Martha Dumptruck!!!

[@wordofyourbody3252]

Audrey Moran Heere comes the cootie squad

[@mylungswillphilanddandefla8840]

what I would give to see the recording of two player game

[@kayleethatoneweirdchick2465]

My Lungs Will Phil And Dan Deflate There's 35 minutes up of the play on youtube. It has two player game in it :P

[@sugar-rice]

No offense but what was Ned Vizzini thinking when he chose Jeremy's last name? All of the puns....

[@Kat-PM]

Hannah Johnson I think he did it on purpose. Because in the book there's a part where the teacher is taking attendance by calling last names and he says "Heere?" and Jeremy talks about how he always has to respond "present" so it doesn't get confusing.

[@jjscribble1862]

Kat M ye I recently read the book and the squip told him to say ‘yo’ and everything was fine lol.

[@CryingCrisis]

I’m still schoked that there’s a book, lol. I wanna read it xd

[@Kat-PM]

Lisa Personally I don't think it's nearly as good as the musical, so don't feel too much like you're missing out. It's not terribly more inappropriate but it's definitely noticeable. It is interesting to see the origins of some of the musical characters, though.

[@grilledegg5216]

I saw something where Jeremy asked Michael what their last name should be when they are married and Michael said heere so he could say "hey vsause, Michael heere."

[@erinsmith302]

It's such a shame no one can see it anymore I'd give anything and I mean anything to have this as a DVD or have it as a production again I'm sure everyone feels the same about this awesome and unique show

[@liambenson]

Now I can say I was here before this blows up

[@laneymee1722]

Liam Benson same

[@sarahstar2255]

Although if it does blow up, there's a chance of a second production so we can see it live or bootlegs!

[@hudsonz3493]

Liam Benson It blew up

[@bellag.5193]

*YES.*

[@aestheticbangtantm6111]

*heere. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@andersonneverdies]

drinking game: drink the amount of shots for how many times you think people have called him Joe Iconic

[@ohhellothere4494]

Why the fuck does Michael look like Brandon Rogers

[@kimchiia9025]

Oh my god

[@abygailschuring6785]

Oh•Hello•There • I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE

[@galaxygal1210]

S T O P

[@meredythwithay5187]

.............BRUH

[@miminbirdie8184]

OH MY GOD

[@anikafriedmann57]

How does Will Connelly sound like a teenager it is so amazing. His voice is so amazing.

[@sugar-rice]

It’s physically impossible to not sing the chorus of Halloween and The Squip Song and Michael In the Bathroom and every song in this goddamn work of art.

[@guacyslush]

I'd donate my lung to bring Be More Chill back, maybe both lungs

[@Khedixi]

Gypsy Dinosaur u dont need to sell ur lungs now cause its back lmao

[@SwanADolphin]

Wym back

[@SwanADolphin]

Also it’s coming to broadway 2019

[@pikaace]

They use a theremin as one of the instruments, I just realized! I should've guessed! XD

[@lexiv8194]

IT'S MARTHA DUMP TRUCK

[@iddee05]

IN THE FLESH HERE COMES THE COOTIE SQUAD

[@zomelon]

YOU SHOULD SHUT UP HEATHER

[@iddee05]

SORRY HEATHER LOOK WHOS WITH HER

[@aminalcrossing3433]

iioliviaii OH MY GOD DANG DANG DIGGITY DANG DA DANG

[@samanthacase3468]

I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU ACTUALLY CAME IT'S EXCITING RIGHT?! OH I WANNA SAY HELLO TO RAM. I BROUGHT SPARKLING CIDER!

[@sabrinasteele6958]

i just love that they had rich sing about himself setting a fire lmao

[@anah3864]

Every day I just fall more in love with the original cast. I love the new members, but DAMN, the original cast is EVERYTHING!!