PBJ - The Musical: Not Quite a Musical, Coming to Mobile Soon

When it comes to theatre, it seems it's all been done. Whether that's to shock or offend, the medium struggles to stand out. So what better way to keep it fresh than to take it to the digital realm? And what better approach than to ditch shock and melodrama in favor of utter surrealness?

So, what exactly is PBJ - The Musical? In short, it's a quirky handmade mobile release that takes you on a journey through a somewhat restructured version of the classic Shakespeare play, Romeo & Juliet, but with a twist inspired by the peanut butter and jelly sandwich combo. Launching on iPhone and iPad on March 26th, it offers you the choice to either guide the story yourself or let it unfold automatically.

And what about that story? It unfolds through ten musical acts, featuring handmade stop-motion animation and voice acting that delivers an amateur Shakespearean flair. You can even drag and drop story elements to create a unique rendition each time. Follow the journey of a star-crossed pair of lovers, portrayed as a peanut and a strawberry, through this bizarre take on classic theatre.

Eat your crusts

So yes, when I say quirky, I mean it in the truest sense. Your enjoyment or tolerance of this quirkiness will likely determine whether you want to play PBJ - The Musical. I don't deny the effort that's gone into this upcoming release, and I'm certainly intrigued to see how well PBJ - The Musical will be received by players when it hits iOS on March 26th.

Speaking of musicals, did you know there's more than one recent musical release on mobile? Yes, Adventures of a Cat in Space shares similarities with PBJ - The Musical, though instead of reimagining Shakespeare, it focuses on the adventures of a cat stranded in space.