Skittles The Musical Review

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So instead of doing a super bowl commercial, skittles decided to a thirty-minute musical written and performed by professionals., but they didn't air it on television, but rather have it performed for one performance only in new york. The album was dropped on Spotify for everyone who does not live near New York. The production spends the entire time mocking advertising while being an advertisement while making jokes about Broadway, musicals, and even a slight jab at the future movie adaptation of " Cats".  I wanted to quickly review the album that was put on Spotify, and follow some online reviews of those fortunate enough to see this outlandish concept.  After listening to this album, the songs were very well made for a very elaborate advertisement, The plot judging by the album is that a group of people complaining about advertising, complain about the musical itself, and kill the lead of the show who happens to be Michael C. Hall playing himself . Making jabs about musicals and Broadway, all while reminding the audience that this is indeed a commercial for Skittles, even remarking that the musical has caused skittles sales to increase. The album and performance have four songs and is the first super bowl commercial. I have heard of that was not televised. The songs are catchy and well performed, I was completely surprised at how numbers that had many lyrics pertaining to Skittles was so well performed and catchy. I applaud for this project for pulling off an idea so well for a commercial. The jabs at the upcoming " Cats" film was also incredible, on top of the threat of ruining Broadway, questioning the existence of the musical  and some well-placed quips, all while having well made songs about Skittles of all things was the most interesting thing to come out of a super bowl ad in who knows how long.  The songs had the Broadway-style and were well performed, I am honestly hoping a taped version is put online so people can see this, traction can spread, and more people can see this, musical fans and nonmusical fans alike. All I can say is load up Spotify and check out the four songs, they explain the plot very well and describe what is going on, seeing how it was staged would just be an added bonus. I will say that one of the tracks is just Micheal C.  Hall eating skittles, so probably skip that track, that one is not even a song it is just him dining on the fruity candy, the other three songs are well made and worth the listen for lovers of candy and musical theater fanatics alike. Until next time, I hope your day is a showstopper.