The Outsider 1924

Opened: March 3, 1924

The Outsider - 1924 - Broadway History , Info & More

49th Street Theatre
235 W. 49th St. New York, NY

Ned Newley doesn't even want to be governor. He's terrified of public speaking; his poll numbers are impressively bad. To his ever-supportive Chief of Staff, Ned seems destined to fail. But political consultant Arthur Vance sees things differently: Ned might be the worst candidate to ever run for office. Unless the public is looking for... the worst candidate to ever run for office. A timely and hilarious comedy that skewers politics and celebrates democracy.

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What productions of The Outsider have there been?
The Outsider has had 2 productions including Broadway which opened in 1924 and Broadway which opened in 1928.

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