A new Broadway musical built around songs by Weird Al Yankovic—titled “Dare to Be Stupid: The Weird Al Musical”—is in development, multiple outlets report. The project is directed/helmed by Alex Timbers, who previously directed “Moulin Rouge!” The creators attached to the show also include writers Scott Brown and Anthony King, known for their work on “Beetlejuice” and “Gutenberg! The Musical!,” according to reporting referenced by outlets including Deadline and Stereogum. The musical is named after Yankovic’s 1985 album “Dare to Be Stupid,” and the production is described as featuring Yankovic’s music, with at least some reporting indicating renditions of his best-known hits. Rolling Stone and other outlets also note Yankovic’s interest in participating in New York theatre. Additional production and creative team details vary by outlet, but there is broad agreement that Timbers and Brown/King are attached and that the show is intended for Broadway. No opening date is consistently reported across the sources.
Weird Al Yankovic Broadway Musical ‘Dare to Be Stupid’ in Development
A new Broadway musical built around songs by Weird Al Yankovic—titled “Dare to Be Stupid: The Weird Al Musical”—is in development, multiple outlets report. The project is directed/helmed by Alex Timbe...
- A Broadway musical titled “Dare to Be Stupid: The Weird Al Musical” is in development.
- The production features songs by Weird Al Yankovic.
- Alex Timbers, associated with “Moulin Rouge!,” is attached as the director/helmer.
- Scott Brown and Anthony King (“Beetlejuice,” “Gutenberg! The Musical!”) are attached as writers.
- The title references Yankovic’s 1985 album “Dare to Be Stupid.”
“Ever since I was a middle-aged man, I’ve always wanted to be a part of the New York theatre community" The post “Weird Al” Yankovic Broadway musical ‘Dare to Be Stupid’ in the works appeared first on NME.
3 months agoHave you ever wondered why there's no "Weird Al" Broadway musical in the works? Well, now there is! According to Playbill, Dare To Be Stupid (titled after his 1985 album) is officially in development, helmed by writers Scott Brown and Anthony King, who did Beetlejuice and Gutenberg! The Musical!, as well as producer Alex Timbers (Moulin Rouge!). The post “Weird Al” Broadway Musical In The Works appeared first on Stereogum.
3 months agoLed by Moulin Rouge director Alex Timbers, the musical will include renditions of Yankovic's biggest hits
3 months agoMoulin Rouge! director Alex Timbers and Beetlejuice musical writers Scott Brown and Anthony King are among the creatives attached. “Weird Al” Yankovic Broadway Musical Dare to Be Stupid in the Works Eddie Fu
3 months ago'Dare to Be Stupid: The Weird Al Musical' will feature songs by the five-time Grammy winner.
3 months agoDare to Be Stupid: The Weird Al Musical, a new musical featuring the songs of Weird Al Yankovic, is being developed for the Broadway stage, with Moulin Rouge! director Alex Timbers and writers Scott Brown and Anthony King (Gutenberg! The Musical!; Beetlejuice) attached. Tony Award-winning Seaview (Every Brilliant Thing, The Fear of 13) is on […]
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