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DEAD JOHN (Rock 'n Roll Until We Die)

Musicals & Operas · Hire Score Media · Ages 16+ · 90 mins · United States of America

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Review by EMILY SAEX

June 27, 2026 certified reviewer

What I liked

I liked everything but some of my favorite moments were the “Conspiracy” and “Crossroads” songs (the latter one gave me goosebumps!), as well as the Devil’s song with hints of salsa, the Tom Waits Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame introduction, and of course the badass wolf puppetry death scene finale (which was giving me serious Iron Maiden’s “Eddie” vibes).

What I didn't like

Honestly, the only thing that would make it better is a live band in the background.

My overall impression

This rock musical is devilishly delightful and has everything my heart desired – 80s inspired rock songs that made me wanna throw my horns up and headbang, ballads that tugged at my heartstrings, healthy doses of humor that had me laughing and grinning throughout. The actors did a great job of bringing Third Twin (the band) to life and I loved seeing their story and conflicts unfold in the wildest and campiest of ways (mad props to the props and propmasters too!).

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