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

When it comes to theatre, it often feels like every possible angle has been explored, whether to shock or to entertain. But what if we could refresh the medium by taking it digital and embracing the utterly surreal? Enter PBJ - The Musical, a unique mobile game that reimagines Shakespeare's classic Romeo & Juliet through the lens of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

Set to launch on iPhone and iPad on March 26th, PBJ - The Musical offers players the choice to either guide the narrative themselves or let it unfold automatically. The story unfolds across ten musical acts, featuring handmade stop-motion animation and amateur Shakespearean voice-acting. Players can drag and drop story elements to create a unique rendition each time, following the journey of star-crossed lovers—a peanut and a strawberry—through this whimsical reinterpretation of classic theatre.

Eat your crusts

The game's quirkiness is undeniable, and your appreciation for such eccentricity will likely determine your interest in PBJ - The Musical. The effort put into this upcoming release is evident, and it will be fascinating to see how it resonates with players upon its iOS debut on March 26th.

For fans of musical experiences on mobile, there's another recent release to consider: Adventures of a Cat in Space. While it doesn't tackle Shakespeare, it offers a similarly imaginative journey, this time following a cat stranded in the cosmos.