PBJ – The Musical is NOT a musical, sort of, but it’s coming to mobile in a few months

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  • PBJ – The Musical is a surreal take on Shakespeare, mixed with a musical and sandwiches
  • Follow the journey of a star-crossed strawberry and peanut
  • Guide the story yourself or let it play out automatically

In terms of theatre, it seems as though everything has already been explored – be it for shock value or offense. Struggling to make an impact, perhaps the most innovative approach is to transition it into the digital world. As for the direction, abandoning shock and over-the-top drama in favor of pure surrealism could prove to be a refreshing change.

Essentially, PBJ – The Musical is an original production that’s been crafted and released as a mobile app. It offers an unusual take on Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, weaving in elements of the peanut butter and jelly sandwich. On March 26th, you can download it for both iPhone and iPad. The unique aspect is that you can either control the narrative yourself or watch it unfold automatically.

That tale, you know, is presented as ten unique musical performances, using handcrafted stop-motion animation, with amateur actors voicing lines from Shakespeare. You’ll get to shape the story yourself by moving and arranging various elements, making each telling different. You’ll lead a pair of star-crossed lovers, depicted as a peanut and a strawberry, on an extraordinary journey that blends classic theater with the bizarre.


Eat your crusts

Indeed, when I use the term “quirky,” I mean it in a very fitting way here. Your appreciation or tolerance for quirky elements will likely determine if you’d enjoy, or even put up with, PBJ – The Musical. Despite appearances suggesting a significant amount of effort has gone into this upcoming release, I must admit that I am genuinely curious to see how players react when PBJ – The Musical debuts on iOS on March 26th.

Regarding musical productions, did you realize there are multiple contemporary musical releases for mobile devices? One such title, “Adventures of a Cat in Space,” shares some similarities with “PBJ – The Musical.” While the latter reimagines Shakespearean tales, the former focuses on an intriguing theme: a cat who finds itself stranded in outer space.

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2025-02-03 20:18