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Dead Outlaw Announces Digital Lottery Policy Ahead of Broadway Debut
Dead Outlaw is set to launch its Broadway performances this weekend, starting with previews on April 12 at the Longacre Theatre located at 220 W 48th St, leading up to an official opening on April 27. The musical, penned by Itamar Moses and featuring the talents of composer David Yazbek and lyricist Erik Della Penna, promises an engaging theatrical experience.
The digital lottery for Dead Outlaw will commence at 12 AM the day before each performance, allowing fans a chance to secure tickets at an affordable price of $33 each. Winners will be drawn twice daily at 10 AM and 3 PM, enabling selected participants to purchase up to two tickets.
The cast features several actors reprising their celebrated roles from the Off-Broadway production, including Andrew Durand as the titular character Elmer McCurdy, alongside Jeb Brown, Eddie Cooper, and Julia Knitel, among others. The ensemble also includes notable understudies, ensuring a talented pool of performers ready to take the stage.
Originally showcased Off-Broadway by Audible Theater, Dead Outlaw recently garnished significant acclaim, winning the prestigious ‘Best Musical’ award across several major awards, including the Drama Desk Awards and the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Awards.
The creative team’s roster for Dead Outlaw includes choreography by Ani Taj, scenic design by Arnulfo Maldonado, and a lighting design crafted by Heather Gilbert. The production also benefits from the musical supervision of Dean Sharenow, ensuring a polished and professional presentation that reflects the show’s creative depth.
At its core, Dead Outlaw explores the life and posthumous fame of Elmer McCurdy, blending humor and poignancy to scrutinize the concepts of legacy and notoriety. This darkly comedic musical invites audiences to reflect on how notoriety can transcend even death, making it a thought-provoking yet entertaining piece of theatre.
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