“Thoroughly enjoyable, knowingly silly, and affectionate without becoming smug, Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody understands precisely what fandom wants from a send-up like this.”
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Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody
6th Floor Theater (formerly The McKittrick Hotel) · 1h 25m · Opened May 12, 2026 · Closes Nov 1, 2026
Critics' Take
Critics praise this campy, surprisingly heartfelt spoof as exuberant fun that knows its audience. Strong performances from Broadway vets Johnson and Moon, clever songs, and raunchy humor deliver 80 minutes of crowd-pleasing entertainment.
Critic Scorecard
8 reviewsSort:
“Funny as puck lyrics, nicely orchestrated catchy songs, and performances that really pop, all add up to a feel-good treat of a night out at the theatre.”
“Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody truly succeeds due to its supreme casting.”
“The musical delivers a delightful queer romp, perfect for Pride month or anyone craving a chicken smoothie.”
“On an amusing low-tech set by Sully Ross, the high-spirited cast of five actors—led by grade-A cuties Jimin Moon and Jay Armstrong Johnson as the central couple—score with nearly every shot they take.”
Audience Scorecard
234 audience reviews
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Showtimes
This Week(Aug 3–9)
Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody?
Critics praise this campy, surprisingly heartfelt spoof as exuberant fun that knows its audience. Strong performances from Broadway vets Johnson and Moon, clever songs, and raunchy humor deliver 80 minutes of crowd-pleasing entertainment. (CriticScore 80/100 from 8 reviews.)
Is Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody worth seeing?
Yes. Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody earns strong reviews from critics (80/100 from 8 reviews). Most theatergoers will have a great time.
What is the CriticScore for Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody?
Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody has a CriticScore of 80/100 based on 8 professional reviews. This is a "Recommended" show.
Is Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody still running Off-Broadway?
Yes, Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody is currently playing at 6th Floor Theater (formerly The McKittrick Hotel) Off-Broadway. It is scheduled to close on November 1, 2026.
Where is Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody playing Off-Broadway?
Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody is playing at 6th Floor Theater (formerly The McKittrick Hotel).
How long is Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody?
Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody has a runtime of 1 hour and 25 minutes with no intermission.
Cast
Cast information is not yet available for this production.
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 80/100 (8 reviews)
- Status
- Now Playing
- Opened
- May 12, 2026
- Closes
- Nov 1, 2026
- Running
- 3 months Off-Broadway
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Theater
- 6th Floor Theater (formerly The McKittrick Hotel)
- Synopsis
- Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody satirizes the hit TV show about hockey players falling in love.
- Data Last Updated
- August 8, 2026
