"PBJ - The Musical" Coming to Mobile Soon, Despite Not Being a Musical

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 quirky, handmade 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, this game 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, guiding a star-crossed pair of lovers—a peanut and a strawberry—through this bizarre reinterpretation of classic theatre.

Eat your crusts

Yes, "quirky" is an understatement here. Your appreciation for this level of eccentricity will likely determine your interest in playing PBJ - The Musical. The effort poured into this upcoming release is evident, and I'm eager to see how it will be received by iOS users on its release date.

Speaking of musicals, it's worth noting that PBJ - The Musical isn't the only recent musical game on mobile platforms. Adventures of a Cat in Space offers a similar experience, though it focuses on the adventures of a cat stranded in space rather than a Shakespearean twist.