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

When it comes to theatre, it often feels like everything has been explored, from shock value to melodrama. To keep things fresh, why not take the experience digital and embrace the utterly surreal? Enter PBJ - The Musical, a unique mobile app that reimagines Shakespeare's classic Romeo & Juliet through the whimsical lens of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Set to launch on iPhone and iPad on March 26th, this app allows you to either direct the narrative yourself or watch it unfold automatically.

What makes PBJ - The Musical stand out is its storytelling method: ten musical acts, crafted with handmade stop-motion animation and amateur Shakespearean voice-acting. You can interact with the story by dragging and dropping elements, creating a unique rendition each time. Follow the journey of star-crossed lovers—a peanut and a strawberry—as they navigate this bizarre reinterpretation of classic theatre.

Eat your crusts

The term "quirky" barely scratches the surface of what PBJ - The Musical offers. Your appreciation or tolerance for such eccentricity will likely determine your interest in this game. Despite its offbeat nature, it's clear a lot of effort has gone into its creation. I'm eager to see how players will respond when it becomes available on iOS on March 26th.

If musicals on mobile pique your interest, you might also enjoy Adventures of a Cat in Space, another recent release. While it doesn't tackle Shakespeare, it follows the adventures of a cat stranded in the cosmos, offering a similarly unique experience.