# Star-Studded Pizza Musicals Mexican Pizza: The Musical is Premiering Exclusively on TikTok By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-05-10 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexican-pizza-the-musical References: [foodandwine](https://www.foodandwine.com/news/taco-bell-mexican-pizza-musical-dolly-parton-doja-cat) & [latimes](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2022-05-09/taco-bell-mexican-pizza-musical-dolly-parton-doja-cat-tiktok) In November 2020, Taco Bell announced that it would be discontinuing its Mexican Pizza and the news was not taken lightly but it is returning after two years, along with Mexican Pizza: The Musical. This musical is exclusively premiering on [TikTok](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-taco) near the end of May and it will feature two Grammy award-winning songwriters, Doja Cat and Dolly Parton. Taco Bell describes the musical project as "a satirical musical about the 'harrowing' story of those who fought to bring back the Mexican Pizza," complete with original music. Considering that the disappearance of the [Taco Bell Mexican Pizza](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-jalapeo-mexican-pizza) sparked a petition with over 100,000 signatures, this musical is sure to reach an audience of passionate fans who will resonate with "the true story of the Internet losing its mind." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fast Food Entertainment:** The implementation of music and social media into fast food marketing and advertising. - **Brand Awareness Through Storytelling:** The use of storytelling to create an emotional connection with customers and reinforce brand identity. - **Collaboration Culture:** The importance of collaborations and partnerships, particularly within the entertainment industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can use music and entertainment to boost brand awareness and drive sales. - **Entertainment:** The use of fast food in musical productions provides entertainment companies with potential sponsorship deals and brand partnerships. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Collaborations between fast food chains and the entertainment industry can create unique and memorable marketing campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fiery Hybrid Taco Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-jalapeo-mexican-pizza.md) - [Spicy Jalapeno-Topped Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-2.md) - [Sharing-Friendly Mexican Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-big-a-mexican-pizza.md) - [Humorous Italian Cuisine Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-taco.md) - [Double Layered Taco Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-crunch-pizza.md) - [Tostada Pizza Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tostada-pizza.md) - [Intergalactic Snacker Musicals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chazmo-the-musical.md) - [Mexican-Inspired Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexican-pizza-lineup.md) - [Musician-Starring QSR Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omar-apollo-1.md)