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Dead Outlaw

By: David Yazbek, Erik Della Penna, Itamar Moses
Narrated by: Andrew Durand, Dashiell Eaves, Eddie Cooper, Jeb Brown, Julia Knitel, Ken Marks, Thomas Sesma, Trent Saunders
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Recipient of 7 Tony Award Nominations, Including Best Musical

“THE BEST MUSICAL OF THE DECADE! It will revive your faith in Broadway itself.” —USA Today

“This truly twisted yarn is THE SURPRISINGLY FEEL-GOOD MUSICAL OF THE SEASON! It should have a hell of an afterlife.” —The New York Times

Directed By David Cromer

Based on a “that can’t actually be true” story, Dead Outlaw is the darkly hilarious and wildly inventive new musical about Elmer McCurdy, an early 20th-century outlaw who became a traveling corpse and accidental celebrity. After a botched train robbery and an untimely death, Elmer’s body embarks on a decades-long postmortem adventure—through carnivals, roadside attractions, wax museums, and even a Hollywood film set. Dead Outlaw dives into the absurdity of fame, the inevitability of failure, and the meaning—or utter meaninglessness—of legacy.

With music and lyrics by Tony Award winner David Yazbek (The Band’s Visit) and Erik Della Penna, and a book by Tony Award winner Itamar Moses (The Band’s Visit), and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer (The Band’s Visit)- Dead Outlaw marks Audible’s first-ever commissioned musical.

Available in Dolby Atmos on Audible.

©2024 David Yazbek, Erik Della Penna, and Itamar Moses (P)2025 AO Media, LLC Entertainment & Performing Arts Historical True Crime Funny Witty
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I unfortunately never got to see the stage production, but this is such a wonderful alternative! I loved all of the performances and songs, and what an interesting yet absolutely tragic story!! I’ll definitely be listening to this again soon, and I hope that one day I can see the show in person! (Australia Tour 2026? 🤞🏻🤞🏻)

Absolutely loved it!

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I absolutely adored this show on Broadway and it’s such a treat to get to re-live it in full now it’s closed and I’m back in Australia. The laugh out loud humour hasn’t translated to this format, but the stellar performances, killer music, and mind-boggling true story still stand strong. Do yourself a favour and listen to this and give this show the love it deserves! RIP Elmer.

So glad I get to experience this show again!

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