The zoomsical arose in 2020 as a response to the social distancing guidelines put in place in many countries to stem the spread of COVID-19.
These guidelines made it impossible for many theatre companies to continue their planned seasons of rehearsals and performances, and many were cancelled.
[1] The zoomsical emerged from the necessity for musical theatre performances that could adhere to physical distancing guidelines, yet also maintain a venue for artistic self expression.
It features music by Doug Besterman, lyrics by Pitchford, and a book by Timothy Allen McDonald.
Composer, lyricist and director Haddon Kime of Atlanta is credited with creating the first original zoomsical.