In 1911, Elmer McCurdy died in a failed train robbery. But that was just the beginning. Dead Outlaw is the darkly hilarious and wildly inventive musical about the bizarre true story of Elmer McCurdy, whose mummified body became a sideshow attraction for decades.
From the Tony Award-winning team behind The Band's Visit—composer-lyricist David Yazbek, book writer Itamar Moses, and director David Cromer—comes this genre-defying tale that explores fame, failure, and the meaning of legacy.​

Featuring a rockabilly and country-infused score by David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna, Dead Outlaw brings to life the surreal journey of McCurdy's corpse across America. The production stars Andrew Durand as Elmer, with Jeb Brown, Julia Knitel, and Thom Sesma rounding out the ensemble. The creative team includes choreographer Ani Taj, scenic designer Arnulfo Maldonado, costume designer Sarah Laux, lighting designer Heather Gilbert, and sound designer Kai Harada.​

Following a critically acclaimed Off-Broadway run, where it won Best Musical at the Drama Desk Awards and Outer Critics Circle Awards, Dead Outlaw transfers to Broadway's Longacre Theatre.