Unauthorized 'Heated Rivalry' Musical Parody Heads to Off-Broadway

The hit HBO Max hockey drama is getting the song-and-dance treatment in New York City.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 9:07pm

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A bold, abstract composition of jagged black silhouettes and geometric shapes in bright red and white, conceptually representing the intense rivalries and passionate relationships at the heart of the 'Heated Rivalry' TV series.The off-Broadway musical parody of the hit HBO Max series 'Heated Rivalry' promises to bring the show's steamy on-ice drama to life through song and dance.NYC Today

HBO Max's popular hockey drama 'Heated Rivalry' is being adapted into an unauthorized musical parody that will open off-Broadway on May 12 at The Club at 530 West 27th Street in New York City. The production will feature a comedic take on the show's steamy on-ice rivalry and romance.

Why it matters

The 'Heated Rivalry' musical parody taps into the growing popularity of the original HBO Max series, which has developed a passionate fan base since its debut. Off-Broadway productions can often serve as a testing ground for potential future Broadway runs, so this unauthorized adaptation could gauge interest in a larger-scale 'Heated Rivalry' musical down the line.

The details

The 'Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody' will open on May 12 at a 199-seat off-Broadway venue in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood. The production is being put on by a small independent theater company and does not have the involvement or approval of HBO Max or the creators of the original 'Heated Rivalry' TV series.

  • The 'Heated Rivalry' musical parody will open on May 12, 2026.
  • The original 'Heated Rivalry' TV series debuted on HBO Max in 2024.

The players

HBO Max

The streaming service that airs the original 'Heated Rivalry' television series.

The Club at 530 West 27th Street

The 199-seat off-Broadway venue in New York City's Chelsea neighborhood where the 'Heated Rivalry' musical parody will be performed.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to bring the steamy world of 'Heated Rivalry' to the stage in a whole new way. Audiences are going to love our comedic take on the original show's beloved characters and storylines.”

— Samantha Perez, Director, 'Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody'

What’s next

Tickets for the 'Heated Rivalry' musical parody will go on sale to the general public on April 1, 2026.

The takeaway

The 'Heated Rivalry' musical parody demonstrates the enduring popularity of the original HBO Max series and the potential for unauthorized adaptations to capitalize on successful TV properties, even in the competitive world of off-Broadway theater.