Archive · 21 Jun 2025
Broadway Musical 'Dead Outlaw' Announces Closing
The Broadway show 'Dead Outlaw' is ending its run.
The musical, which was nominated for several awards, is about a bank robber named Elmer McCurdy whose body was put on display after he died.
The show will close after a run of previews and regular performances.
The producers said that despite good reviews and a dedicated audience, the show wasn't making enough money to continue.
They thanked everyone involved with the show and said they believe it has a future beyond Broadway.
The Broadway musical 'Dead Outlaw' will close on June 29.
The show was nominated for seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
It opened on April 27 at the Longacre Theatre.
The musical tells the story of Elmer McCurdy, a bank robber whose embalmed corpse was displayed for decades.
Producers cited the show's commercial momentum as insufficient in a crowded season.
- Who
- Producers Lia Vollack and Sonia Friedman announced the closing.
- What
- The musical 'Dead Outlaw' is closing on Broadway.
- When
- The final performance is scheduled for June 29.
- Where
- The Longacre Theatre in New York.
- Why
- Commercial momentum wasn't sufficient in a crowded season.
- Show Title
- Dead Outlaw
- Closing Date
- June 29
- Theater
- Longacre Theatre
- Tony Nominations
- Seven
- Opening Date
- April 27
- Based On
- True story of Elmer McCurdy