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‘Sexy as hell’: filthy and hilarious Heated Rivalry parody musical comes to New York
The smutty hockey show gets the Off-Broadway treatment with shirtless scenes, hilarious one-liners and a Liza Minnelli send-up
TL;DR
- The musical parody 'Heated Rivalry' is playing at the Culture Club in New York.
- It adapts the popular Canadian TV show based on gay romance novels by Rachel Reid.
- The production is praised for its humor, wit, and the performances of its stars, Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams.
- Director Alan Kliffer highlights the show's quick development and quality, attributing success to the writer's vision and his own improv background.
- The musical's success is viewed as a sign of an Off-Broadway renaissance, providing audiences with short, enjoyable, and communal experiences.
- Audience members, including fans and newcomers, express excitement and enjoyment of the show's queer themes and joyful narrative.
- The show features a send-up of Liza Minnelli's 'Maybe This Time' and an audience participation moment.
- The production is noted for its impressive staging, choreography, and resourceful set design.