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Photo: Troy Iwata as 'Shane Hollander' in HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY

by Stephi Wild — August 31, 2026

Troy Iwata is joining the company of Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody as ‘Shane Hollander.

Photo: HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY Celebrates 100th Performance

by Stephi Wild — August 31, 2026

HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY recently celebrated its 100th performance Off-Broadway at the Culture Club.

Cast Set For VAPE! THE GREASE PARODY in Chicago

by Stephi Wild — August 21, 2026

VAPE! THE GREASE PARODY, an Off-Broadway parody of Grease, is now playing at Chicago's Apollo Theater.

Troy Iwata Will Join Cast of HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY

by Nicole Rosky — August 17, 2026

Producer Alan Kliffer announced that Troy Iwata will join the company of Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody as ‘Shane Hollander’ beginning Monday, August 31.

HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY Will Release Cast Album; Listen to 'Gym Song' Now

by Stephi Wild — August 10, 2026

Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody will release an original cast album.

VAPE! THE GREASE PARODY to Make Chicago Debut at the Apollo Theater

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 22, 2026

Vape! The Grease Parody is set to make its Chicago debut at the Apollo Theater.

HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY Cancels Weekend Performances

by Marissa Faith Curley — July 3, 2026

It's not just the rivalry getting heated - it's New York City, too.

HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY Extends For Second Time Off-Broadway

by Stephi Wild — June 29, 2026

Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody extends Off-Broadway a second time, now playing at The Culture Club through November 1.

Exclusive: HEATED RIVALRY Parody Musical Debuts Trailer

by Michael Major — June 10, 2026

Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody has released a first look video trailer for its Off-Broadway run! The cast features Jay Armstrong Johnson as ‘Ilya Rozanov’ and Jimin Moon as Shane Hollander.

Photo: First Look at HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY, Now Extended

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 13, 2026

Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody has been extended.

Photos: HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY Heads Into Rehearsal

by A.A. Cristi — April 23, 2026

The cast and creative team of HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY is heading into rehearsals to bring the steamy love story of two hockey players to the stage! Check out photos of the full cast.

Photos: Find Out Which LGBTQIA+ Icons Came Out to Celebrate Opening Night of TITANQUE

by Bruce Glikas — April 14, 2026

Titanique, inspired by the 1997 film Titanic and powered by the songs of Céline Dion, is now open on Broadway.

HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY to Open Off-Broadway

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 31, 2026

Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody, will have a full, staged run Off-Broadway this spring.

DON'T VAPE! THE GREASE PARODY Unveils Title Change Ahead Of Off-Broadway Closing

by A.A. Cristi — December 18, 2025

The Off-Broadway musical parody Vape! The Grease Parody has been retitled DON’T VAPE! The Grease Parody.

Drew Droege's MESSY WHITE GAYS Enters Final Weeks of Performances Off-Broadway

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 11, 2025

Messy White Gays, the brutal new satire from the mind of Drew Droege, is entering the final weeks of its limited engagement at The Duke on 42nd Street.

THE 15TH ANNUAL JOE ICONIS CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA and More Set for 54 Below Next Week

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 5, 2025

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including the 15th annusal Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza and more.

Christine Ebersole, JOE ICONIS CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA, Matthew Morrison, Norm Lewis & More Headline December At 54 Below

by A.A. Cristi — November 26, 2025

54 Below, Broadway’s supper club and private event destination, will present a full month of concerts in December featuring Christine Ebersole with Billy Stritch, the 15th Annual Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza, Darius de Haas, Norm Lewis, Matthew Morrison, Charles Busch, Joy Woods, and more.