In this new episode, we go where we have not gone before: three guests at once!
We are in agreement on this one: “Dead Outlaw” is one of the best new musicals of the year. The production is running only until April 14, at the Minetta Lane Theater, but it will live forever as a recording by Audible, which is producing it. To talk about this strange — but true! — tale of an outlaw manqué whose mummified body ended up being exhibited in an amusement park, we welcomed David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna, who wrote the score, and Itamas Moses, who wrote the book. Astute readers will have noticed that Yazbek and Moses had already collaborated on “The Band’s Visit,” and that musical’s director, David Cromer, also steered “Dead Outlaw.” Be warned, however, that the rambunctious new show has little in common with its Tony-winning predecessor, other than being of the highest quality.
Trust us: any time spent with these three men is time well spent. And as a bonus, the episode includes practical tips about what not to do if you ever find yourself auditioning for a David Yazbek musical.
Some links:
That time when “Three on the Aisle” (this podcast’s predecessor) talked to David Yazbek.
Peter’s interview with Ralph Fiennes, who’s bringing his “Macbeth” to Shakespeare Theater Company (though the show will be at a performance space converted from the former Black Entertainment Television studios in Northeast Washington) in April.
Elisabeth’s reviews of “Water for Elephants” and “The Who’s Tommy.”
Thanks to Christian Huygen for our theme music.
Talking about "Dead Outlaw"