A Conversation with Joe Iconis

On writing Be More Chill, Sondheim's influence on his work, and the future of Broadway

Theater artists who break the mold often cite Stephen Sondheim as an influence, but few articulate that connection quite as thoughtfully as Joe Iconis. It was a real pleasure to talk to Joe, who is perhaps best known as the composer-lyricist of Be More Chill, about his own creative journey, Sondheim’s influence on his work, and the future of original mu…