See photos of 'Dead Outlaw' on Broadway

Q: What is Dead Outlaw about?

The seven-time Tony Award-nominated Dead Outlaw tells the shocking true story of a legendary outlaw more famous in death than in life. The award-winning musical, a hit from off Broadway, reunites the team behind the Tony Award-winning smash hit musical The Band’s Visit.

Q: Is Dead Outlaw suitable for children?

Dead Outlaw contains strong language and is not recommended for those under 13. Children under the age of four will not be admitted.

Following a multi-award-winning world premiere off Broadway, this rollicking folk-rock musical, based on an unbelievable true story, returns to the stage.

Gillian RussoApril 21, 2025, 04:00

Welcome to the Wild West! Here's your first look at Dead Outlaw on Broadway, an award-winning musical telling a larger-than-life-and-death true story.

Winner of four Best Musical prizes upon its 2024 Off-Broadway premiere, Dead Outlaw tells the story of Elmer McCurdy, a Wild West train robber who died young in a shootout. After his corpse went unclaimed, it became a carnival attraction, movie prop, and amusement park dummy, making McCurdy more famous in death than in life.

A rollicking folk-rock score played by an onstage band brings this wild tale to life. Take a sneak peek below, and see Dead Outlaw live at the Longacre Theatre!

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Photo credit: Dead Outlaw on Broadway. (Photos by Matthew Murphy)

Frequently asked questions

What is Dead Outlaw about?

The seven-time Tony Award-nominated Dead Outlaw tells the shocking true story of a legendary outlaw more famous in death than in life. The award-winning musical, a hit from off Broadway, reunites the team behind the Tony Award-winning smash hit musical The Band’s Visit.