Weird Al Yankovic’s Broadway Musical in Development
Get the Culture newsletter
Daily culture — film, music, books, the trends and ideas worth your attention. Free.
- Weird Al Yankovic is developing a Broadway musical titled “Dare to Be Stupid” featuring his four‑decade parody catalog.
- Alex Timbers (director of Moulin Rouge!) is attached to direct the show, with Scott Brown and Anthony King (writers of Gutenberg! The Musical! and Beetlejuice) writing the book.
- Seaview (the Tony‑Award‑winning production company) is producing the musical, led by CEO Greg Nobile.
- The musical will include well‑known parodies such as “White & Nerdy,” “Amish Paradise,” “Eat It,” “Smells Like Nirvana,” and “Like a Surgeon.”
- Weird Al Yankovic said he has long wanted to join the New York theatre community and hopes the show will fill the “severely lacking” Weird Al‑based entertainment on Broadway.
Why it matters: Broadway audiences and Weird Al fans will get a new, comedic musical, while Seaview stands to profit from ticket sales and expand its portfolio of award‑winning productions.
