The “Heated Rivalry” phenomenon is headed to the stage.
“Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody” will run Off-Broadway this spring following eight sold-out concert performances earlier this month. Inspired by the hit show about hockey and gay romance, “Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody” follows starry-eyed golden boy Shane Hollander on “his journey from power center to power bottom,” according to a press release. Written by Dylan MarcAurele, the production will star Jay Armstrong Johnson as Ilya Rozanov and Jimin Moon as Shane Hollander.
Here’s the official logline: “Relive all of the moments from the show that made you wet (with tears) up close on the small-stage by an incredible cast of Broadway actors who thought they were auditioning to be in Season 2. Sporting a bop-infused score, scene-stealing cameos by characters like ‘Rose Landry’ and ‘Ilya’s Ass,’ and time jumps absolutely no one can keep track of, audiences will find themselves hot, bothered, and probably saying, ‘….Girl!’ Because with love, sometimes it comes when you least expect it… and sometimes, it comes hands-free. So, grab a Canada Dry and join us for this hot and steamy romp!”
Performances for the full, staged run of “Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody” will begin on May 12 at the 6th Floor Theater (formerly The McKittrick Hotel) ahead of an official opening night on May 26 for eight-weeks only.
The show’s creative team includes Dylan MarcAurele (book, music, lyrics and orchestrations), Alan Kliffer (direction), Brooke and Tiffan Engen (choreography), Sully Ross (scenic design), Brendan McCann (costume design), Devin Cameron (lighting design) and Germán Martinez (sound design).
Based on the “Game Changers” book series by Rachel Reid, “Heated Rivalry” became an instant phenomenon when the Canadian-produced show landed last year on HBO Max. Production on Season 2 is slated to begin this summer, with an expected release date in April 2027.
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