Diary of a Simpy Kid — The Musical Parody

About the Show

based on a totally true diary

Based on Jeff Kinney's beloved Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, Simpy Kid is an original musical parody of the characters, hijinks and humor we all know and love!

The show follows narcissist sixth-grader Greg and his loveable best friend Rowley as they begin their first week of middle school all of the turmoil that follows. Things begin to heat up both at school and at home as Greg and Rowley's relationship is put to the test, Greg's older brother Rodrick grapples with his sexuality, and Greg's classmates Holly and Patty take a stand against the perverse bullying at their school. Complete with a supporting cast of insane parents, stoner bandmates, and even the "Cheeze" itself, hijinks, drama, and hilarity ensue!

recommended for ages 17+

Show History ▾

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2022
Birthed during student theatre rehearsals of "Spring Awakening" at Rutgers University. Mike and Anthony join forces on what started as a joke, setting out to write their own full-length musical (for the first time!).
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2023
Mike and Anthony land the show in the "Spring Special Project" slot at the Cabaret Theatre on campus. The process is scrappy and fast. After 9 months of work, Simpy Kid makes its debut in January 2023 and it's a hit on campus. Rumors spread about the wild midnight show.
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2026
Fast forward, Mike and Anthony are finishing up at Rutgers. Mike lands the show at Villagers Theatre in Somerset, NJ as part of the Black Box series. In March 2026 Simpy goes up at Villagers for two sold-out weekends and a midnight performance. Audiences love it, from young adults to grandmas and grandpas (surprisingly!).