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Off-Broadway 'Heated Rivalry' Musical Parody Announced
The unauthorized parody of the hit HBO Max hockey drama will open in May.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 6:50pm
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The unauthorized musical parody of the hit hockey drama 'Heated Rivalry' promises to bring the story's steamy on-ice rivalry and off-ice romance to life on the stage.NYC TodayA new unauthorized musical parody of the popular HBO Max series 'Heated Rivalry' is set to open off-Broadway in May. The production, titled 'Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody,' will run for eight weeks at The Club at 530 West 27th St. in New York City. The musical will feature Broadway actors Jimin Moon as Shane Hollander and Jay Armstrong Johnson as Ilya Rozanov, the two lead characters from the original 'Game Changers' book series that inspired the TV show.
Why it matters
The 'Heated Rivalry' TV series has become a cultural phenomenon since its U.S. premiere over Thanksgiving weekend, sparking fan demand for more content. This unauthorized musical parody provides an opportunity for devoted fans to experience the story and characters they love in a new, live theatrical format.
The details
The musical's creative team includes director Alan Kliffer and writer/composer Dylan MarcAurele, who penned the music, lyrics, and book. The production promises to '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.' Tickets for the eight-week run go on sale to the general public on April 15.
- The 'Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody' will open on May 12, 2026.
- The production will run for eight weeks at The Club at 530 West 27th St. in New York City.
The players
Jimin Moon
A Broadway actor who will play the role of Shane Hollander, one of the lead characters from the 'Heated Rivalry' TV series.
Jay Armstrong Johnson
A Broadway actor who will play the role of Ilya Rozanov, the other lead character from the 'Heated Rivalry' TV series.
Rachel Reid
The author of the 'Game Changers' book series that inspired the 'Heated Rivalry' TV show.
Alan Kliffer
The director of the 'Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody.'
Dylan MarcAurele
The writer and composer who created the music, lyrics, and book for the 'Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody.'
What’s next
Tickets for the eight-week run of 'Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody' will go on sale to the general public on April 15, 2026.
The takeaway
The unauthorized musical parody of the hit HBO Max series 'Heated Rivalry' provides a unique opportunity for devoted fans to experience the story and characters they love in a new live theatrical format, satisfying the high demand for more content from this cultural phenomenon.
