Be More Chill/em 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 emBe More Chill /emcast album was produced by Kurt Deutsch, Joe Iconis and Charlie Rosen.br /br /Praised as âa high-energy, imaginative, well-crafted world premiere musicalâ in emThe Star-Ledger/em, emBe More /ememChill/em was lauded as âa vibrant, inventive musical that makes the most of every moment and features an abundantly talented castâ by BroadwayWorld.br /br /Jeremy Heere (played by Will Connolly) is just an average teenager. That is, until he finds out about âThe Squipâ (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 (Jeremyâs 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).
Tracklist
1. Jeremy's Theme (Instrumental) -- Band (0:32)
2. More Than Survive -- Will Connolly, George Salazar & Ensemble (8:00)
3. I Love Play Rehearsal -- Stephanie Hsu (2:55)
4. The Squip Song -- Gerard Canonico & Ensemble (3:33)
5. Two-Player Game -- George Salazar & Will Connolly (3:45)
6. The Squip Enters -- Eric William Morris & Will Connolly (0:48)
7. Be More Chill, Pt. 1 -- Eric William Morris, Will Connolly & Ensemble (3:49)
8. Do You Wanna Ride? -- Lauren Marcus & Katlyn Carlson (1:33)
9. Be More Chill, Pt. 2 -- Eric William Morris, Will Connolly & Ensemble (2:13)
10. More Than Survive (Reprise) -- Will Connolly & Ensemble (1:21)
11. A Guy That I'd Kinda Be Into -- Stephanie Hsu & Ensemble (2:44)
12. The Squip Lurks (Instrumental) -- Band (0:33)
13. Upgrade -- Lauren Marcus, Eric William Morris, Jake Boyd, Stephanie Hsu, Will Connolly & Ensemble (4:38)
14. Halloween -- Ensemble (3:26)
15. Do You Wanna Hang? -- Katlyn Carlson (1:11)
16. Michael in the Bathroom -- George Salazar (4:57)
17. The Smartphone Hour (Rich Set a Fire) -- Katie Ladner, Katlyn Carlson, Lauren Marcus & Ensemble (5:39)
18. The Pitiful Children -- Ensemble (3:50)
19. The Pants Song -- Paul Whitty & George Salazar (3:16)
20. The Play -- Ensemble (6:19)
21. Voices In My Head -- Will Connolly & Ensemble (4:19)
