This ‘Heated Rivalry’ Musical Parody Skates a Fine and Funny Line
nytimes.com • • entertainment
Key Points:
- A Canadian series about two rival pro hockey players secretly falling in love gained widespread popularity in November, dominating TV, late-night shows, and social media.
- Inspired by the series, composer and playwright Dylan MarcAurele created "Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody," which features the story through the perspective of a group of wine-drunk moms who narrate the plot with humorous inaccuracies.
- Originally a one-night concert reading, the musical has been extended through November in New York and has led to additional productions in Canada and the UK, including performances at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
- The show is staged at the Culture Club in New York, a venue formerly home to "Sleep No More," enhancing the immersive experience with themed concessions that appeal to fans of the original TV series.
