Performances began on November 9 for Love in Hate Nation, an original rock romance set in a 1960s Juvie Hall that features book, music and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Joe Iconis, directed by John Simpkins. Get a first look at the production in the photos below! Love in Hate Nation has music direction and vocal arrangements by Annastasia…
VIDEO: See LOVE IN HATE NATION Cast Record 'Revolution Song'
Joe Iconis' new musical Love in Hate Nation is getting ready to hit the stage of Two River Theater, and we're getting a first listen to the cast as they hit the recording studio! Check out the video below for a peek at Joe alongside Lauren Marcus and more performing the show's anthem, 'Revolution Song'! Love in Hate Nation, an original rock romance…
Lauren talks The Jonathan Larson Project and Be More Chill with Young Entertainment
Lauren Marcus is no stranger to musical theater. This rising star recently performed on Broadway in the hit show Be More Chill. In fact, Be More Chill is now available on vinyl and will soon be performed in London! Now, Lauren can be heard in The Jonathan Larson Project – the first-ever recording of never-before-heard early works by Rent’s Pulitzer…
Pop-Culturalist Chats with Lauren
Actress, singer, and songwriter Lauren Marcus has had a very busy (and exciting) past year. Not only did she make her Broadway debut in the fan-favorite musical Be More Chill after years of off-Broadway and regional theater work, but she also was a part of the fantastic live performance and recording of The Jonathan Larson Project…
Lauren to Perform at The American Theatre Wing's Gala Honoring Jonathan Larson
The American Theatre Wing announces performers for their annual Gala, celebrating the legacy of Jonathan Larson and the Larson family, dubbed "Say YES to Artists Gala." The evening's entertainment will feature the work of composers and lyricists who have been the recipients of the Jonathan Larson Grants, including Obie Award winner…
Joe Iconis' Love in Hate Nation Finds World-Premiere Cast
Two River Theater has announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of Love in Hate Nation, an original musical with music, lyrics, and book by Tony nominee Joe Iconis (Be More Chill), and direction by John Simpkins. Performances will begin in Two River's Rechnitz Theater on November 9 ahead of a November 15...
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Lauren tells Equinox about the things that keep her up and running
One of Broadway’s latest productions is Be More Chill, a musical set in high school that explores universal themes of love and belonging. At the core of the show’s cast is Lauren Marcus, the veteran singer and actress who brings the character Brooke Lohst to life eight times a week (until August 11) at the historic Lyceum Theatre. As a result of her…
Catch Lauren Live at These All Ages Shows This Summer
Welp kids, here we go: ALL-AGES SHOWS starting this Friday, early evening!!! ⚡️ Wanna come out for a casual hang and set of Lauren’s tunes before she runs away to @bemorechillmusical ? You’ll find her and a few friends at @blankslatenyc , an amazing little cafe that also used to employ her as a cashier! Come and listen to some stripped…
Lauren Marcus, George Salazar, & More Will Perform this Week at Broadway in Bryant Park
Broadway in Bryant Park will return this summer for its 20th year! 106.7 LITE FM's popular series will bring the best of Broadway and Off-Broadway together for FREE performances, for six consecutive weeks, starting this Thursday, July 11 to Thursday, August 15. New Yorkers and visitors to the Big Apple are invited to come at 11 a.m. every Thursday…
Be More Chill: Tiny Desk Concert
From the moment they arrived for their Tiny Desk debut, the cast and crew of the Broadway musical Be More Chill radiated kind exuberance. They posed for selfies behind the desk, shared stories from the previous night's Tony Awards and clowned around with cast member Jason SweetTooth Williams, who'd torn a muscle in his leg 48 hours…
VIDEO: Lauren Marcus & The Family - "Adore"
The Joe Iconis & Family Feinstein’s/54 Below run might technically be over, but we've got some new videos to share. Here’s Lauren Marcus singing "Adore" from The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical.