As a lifelong theater enthusiast who has witnessed the rise and fall of countless productions on the Great White Way, I can’t help but feel a palpable sense of excitement and anticipation upon hearing about the upcoming Broadway debut of “Dead Outlaw.” The intriguing tale of Elmer McCurdy, an outlaw whose corpse achieved celebrity status, promises to be a unique and captivating experience that deviates from the usual run-of-the-mill musicals.
New musical Dead Outlaw is set to open on Broadway this spring.
The unbelievable true tale about a deceased outlaw turning into a famous figure will debut at the Longacre Theatre from April 12, with its grand opening scheduled for April 27.
The musical made its debut on Broadway following a previous run at Minetta Lane Theatre, which was produced by Audible earlier in the year. This marks the first instance of a production originating from Audible gracing the Broadway stage.
Dead Outlaw boasts a play written by Itamar Moses, music by David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna, and is directed by David Cromer. Notably, this team has collaborated in the past on the Tony Award-winning musical The Band’s Visit.
The play is centered around Elmer McCurdy, a notorious outlaw who died in a gunfight with law enforcement in 1911. After his death, his preserved body was exhibited, and it traveled through various carnivals and side shows. Later on, his mummified corpse surfaced at an amusement park’s house-of-horrors ride in Southern California during the 1970s, where it was found by a TV crew.
The Outlaw Performing Deadly Tunes garnered multiple accolades during its Off-Broadway stint, including the recognition as the best musical at the Drama Desk Awards, New York Drama Critics’ Circle Awards, Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Off-Broadway Alliance Awards.
Lia Vollack’s team and Sonia Friedman’s team are organizing the upcoming Broadway show, but the cast members have not been made public as of now.
The musical takes over the Longacre after Swept Away ends its run Dec. 29.
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2024-12-19 19:26