Along with the shows he’s written, Joe is involved in a lot of other theatrical and musical endeavors, including:
THE JOE ICONIS CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
Joe’s annual holiday show has because a bona fide New York City Tradition! After four years at Ars Nova, the show had its biggest ever incarnation this year at 54 Below. Directed by John Simpkins, this out of control Christmas special features new songs, old favorites, tiny elves, enormous reindeer, an inebriated Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and an ungodly number of candy canes.
Past guests have included Jeremy Jordan, Michael Cerveris, Susan Blackwell, Heidi Blickenstaff, Beth Leavel, Randy Graff, Mary Testa, Daisy Eagan, and more!
- Annie Golden as The Rock and Roll Christmas Angel.
- What’s Michael Cerveris doing here?!
- Lorinda Lisitza and Jason “SweetTooth” Williams as Linda Claus and Santa Claus.
- Susan Blackwell and Lauren Marcus.
- Lance Rubin and Eric William Morris as Mr. Macabee.
- Julia Mattison and Jeremy Morse as Gladys. Levine and Mr. Maplestone.
- Katrina Rose Dideriksen gets down.
- Taylor Trensch as Mr. Chestnut and Jenny Donoghue.
- Indoor snowfall during our grand finale!
- The whole gang with a painting of Patti LuPone.
TRIUMPHANT BABY
A song collection written with Robert Maddock, featuring the amazing Lorinda Lisitza.
CARSON MCCULLERS TALKS ABOUT LOVE
A 2011 play about the Southern Gothic author, written and starring Suzanne Vega with songs by Vega and Duncan Sheik. Joe performed various characters and played piano during the show’s run at the Rattlestick Playwrights Theater.