'Dare to Be Stupid: The Weird Al Musical' in Development with Alex Timbers Directing
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A new stage musical titled 'Dare to Be Stupid: The Weird Al Musical' is in development, featuring songs from Weird Al Yankovic's decades-spanning catalog. The show has an original story co-written by Yankovic alongside Scott Brown and Anthony King, with Tony Award winner Alex Timbers attached to direct. The musical is being produced by Tony-winning company Seaview and takes its name from Yankovic's 1985 album and signature song.
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· 3 pulledProducers announced on Tuesday, May 12 that Dare to Be Stupid: The Weird Al Musical is currently in development, featuring songs from the five-time Grammy winner's decades-spanning catalog
The musical — which is being produced by Tony-winning company Seaview — takes its title from Yankovic's 1985 album and signature song
It will include tracks that helped make the comedy icon one
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