THE MUSICAL - FEATURE

When Doug (Will Brill), a frustrated playwright and middle school theater teacher finds out his ex-girlfriend (Gillian Jacobs) has started dating his nemesis, the school's principal (Rob Lowe), he decides to ruin the principal's chances of winning the Blue Ribbon of Academic Excellence. 

FESTIVAL NEWS

Premiered in US Dramatic Competition at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.

Nominated for Best First Feature at the 43rd Miami Film Festival.

PRESS

VULTURE - The World Is a Better Place when Rob Lowe Pokes Fun at Himself

THE WRAP - Sundance 2026: Giselle Bonilla’s Feature Directorial Debut Is a Consistent Laugh-fest That Comes Together For a Fantastic Finale

INDIEWIRE - The Cast and Filmmakers of ‘The Musical’ Will Try Not to Spoil the Dark Comedy’s Big Twist for You

USA TODAY - The 10 Best Films We Watched at Sundance

KTLA 5 MORNING NEWS - Praise for The Musical and Its Cast at Sundance Film Festival 2026