'Heated Rivalry' Musical Parody to Open Off-Broadway for Limited 8-Week Run - Meet the Ilya & Shane Actors!
The smash hit television series Heated Rivalry is being turned into an unauthorized stage show that will be performed in New York City this year!
The Off-Broadway run of Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody was just announced following a sold-out run of eight concert presentations earlier this month.
The limited eight-week run will begin on Tuesday, May 12 at the 6th Floor Theater at 530 West 27th St, formerly the McKittrick Hotel.
The show was written by Dylan MarcAurele and features original music and lyrics. Casting for the roles of Shane and Ilya have been announced!
Keep reading to find out more…
Ilya will be played by Jay Armstrong Johnson, who is best known for his work in the Broadway musicals Parade, Hair, The Phantom of the Opera, On the Town, Hands on a Hardbody, and Catch Me If You Can. He most recently played Christian in the North American touring company of Moulin Rouge.
Shane will be played by Jimin Moon, who is best known for appearing in Broadway musicals like Sunset Blvd and Lempicka. They most recently starred in the play Foursome in Los Angeles.
Here’s the official synopsis: “Inspired by the hit show about hockey, Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody follows starry-eyed golden boy Shane Hollander on his journey from power center to power bottom. 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 who thought they were auditioning to be in Season 2. Sporting a bop-infused score, scene-stealing cameos by characters like ‘Rose Landry’ and ‘Ilya’s Ass’, and time jumps absolutely no one can keep track of, audiences will find themselves hot, bothered, and probably saying, ‘….Girl!’ Because with love, sometimes it comes when you least expect it… and sometimes, it comes hands-free. So, grab a Canada Dry and join us for this hot and steamy romp!”
The cast will also include Ryann Redmond, Cherry Torres, and Ryan Duncan.