Dead Outlaw on Broadway: Revisiting Elmer McCurdy’s Story
May 16, 2025•34 min•Ep. 281
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Episode description
In this episode of Half Hour with Jeff & Richie, we dive into the Broadway production of Dead Outlaw at the Longacre Theatre. After seeing the show off Broadway, we revisit Elmer McCurdy’s strange journey from outlaw to posthumous celebrity. We discuss the musical’s folk-rock score by David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna, direction by David Cromer, and performances from Andrew Durand, Jeb Brown, and Julia Knitel. We also talk about the show’s seven Tony nominations, design elements, and the mixed reactions from audiences. Share your thoughts on Dead Outlaw with us on our podcast cover post on Instagram, and don’t forget to leave a review.
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