DEAD OUTLAW Previews — Page 6

I am so excited to see this again. hope it didn't change from off broadway.

DEAD OUTLAW had the second-lowest average ticket price last week at $65. But still filled the Longacre at 98.78%

I liked this, albeit a bit less than I did at The Minetta Lane. I do agree something was lost in the storytelling amidst the transfer - it works better in a smaller space, on a smaller stage.

That said, I do think some smart changes were made as well, to open the production up a bit. The performances are still wonderful, particularly Julia Knittel, Thom Sesma, and a mesmerizing Andrew Durand. The sound mix was off a bit for the opening number it seemed, so I was worried, but it thankfully smoothed out right after. It’s reliably well-directed (although GN&GL is another story for another thread) by David Cromer, well-orchestrated, and well-sung.

For such a heavy-hitting season on paper, I sadly didn’t find myself falling head over heels for any of the original musicals Broadway has offered up. I’ve liked and/or admired the vast majority, but none of them really wriggled their way into my brain or heart the way I hoped. That said, I do think DEAD OUTLAW has a lot going for it that works - those benefits far outweigh the shortcomings.

Jordan Catalano said: "I guess this show is like "Death Becomes Her" and it's wedding sponsors, with who is dead each night. Tonight it was John Stamos and Zendaya, which made me laugh."

That is who were named on Tuesday as well, so perhaps they’re trying names to see what sticks?

Kad said: "Jordan Catalano said: "I guess this show is like "Death Becomes Her" and it's wedding sponsors, with who is dead each night. Tonight it was John Stamos and Zendaya, which made me laugh."

That is who were named on Tuesday as well, so perhaps they’re trying names to see what sticks?"

Maybe the woman who screamed in shock about Beyoncé just made them rethink that one lol

I didn’t have the chance to see this downtown and wish I had…I can imagine what a special experience it would have been in an intimate theater…but seeing it tonight and having no basis of comparison, I thought it was unique and wonderful. A truly bizarre story told with theatricality and tremendous heart, with a great score, performances, and direction. I’d put it up there with MHE (still my favorite) and OM, and ahead of RWHC and DBH, in the running for Best Musical.

I really didn’t care for this at all. Every minute seemed to get longer and longer. I didn’t feel any connection to any character on stage. I was only left feeling a bit grossed out by the whole thing. I didn’t think the subject matter was funny at all. The lack of intermission was hateful.

TotallyEffed said: "I really didn’t care for this at all. Every minute seemed to get longer and longer. I didn’t feel any connection to any character on stage. I was only left feeling a bit grossed out by the whole thing. I didn’t think the subject matter was funny at all.The lack of intermission was hateful."





Not a fan! Same here as we both would have probably left if it had an intermission. Anyway, knowing that it was based on a true story was intriguing but other than that we did not find it funny or interesting only boring. The onstage band though is rockin' some great fun, solid songs by Yazbeck. It's a quirky musical lead by a great performance by the lively then dead Andrew Durand! I know this was cult hit downtown last season but still don't find the special appeal in this at all! I expect it will get a best musical Tony nom along with others definitely for Durand and score.

Saw this last night after catching it off Broadway and I do feel some of what made it special there was lost in the transfer. Though while I liked the show before, I didn't find it quite as rapturous as other members of this board did. But what I liked was that in a small theater it felt kind of like an indie concert that happened to also have a story and scenes attached to it. On Broadway while I still enjoyed the performances and the slightly updated sets, I thought the narration seemed plodding and the pacing a bit off, and ultimately kind of came away with "what is this for?" It also felt a little bit too radio play, with every action being narrated. Though for what it's worth, the people I went with were seeing it for the first time and all seemed to really like it and didn't mention having issues with the narration at all, so maybe it's just because I had the off Broadway show in my mind too much.