Erik Della Penna
Latest News on Erik Della Penna:
Listen: DEAD OUTLAW Original Broadway Cast Recording is Available Now (Aug 22, 2025)
Exclusive: Listen to 'Blowin' It Up' From DEAD OUTLAW Cast Recording (Aug 21, 2025)
DEAD OUTLAW Full Audible Recording Available Now (Jul 17, 2025)
Listen: DEAD OUTLAW Original Broadway Cast Recording is Available Now (Aug 22, 2025)
Exclusive: Listen to 'Blowin' It Up' From DEAD OUTLAW Cast Recording (Aug 21, 2025)
DEAD OUTLAW Full Audible Recording Available Now (Jul 17, 2025)
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Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2025 - BEST ORIGINAL SCORE (Music and/or Lyrics)
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Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Lyrics
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Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Music
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Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Orchestrations
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winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Best Musical
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Orchestrations (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
Erik Della Penna, Dead Outlaw
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
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Videos
Video: Inside DEAD OUTLAW's Show-Stopping 'Something From Nothing'
by Michael Major - 2025-06-02 13:59:38
Video: Andrew Durand & Julia Knitel Perform 'Normal' in DEAD OUTLAW on Broadway
by Michael Major - 2025-05-29 12:00:20
Video: Go Behind the Scenes of DEAD OUTLAW with Andrew Durand in STAGEBOUND
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-21 12:12:02
Video: 'Killed a Man in Maine' From DEAD OUTLAW on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-05-19 17:07:20
Video: Watch a Sneak Peek of New Musical by THE BAND'S VISIT Creators, DEAD OUTLAW
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-03-02 16:00:20
News
Listen: DEAD OUTLAW Original Broadway Cast Recording is Available Now
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2025
The original Broadway cast recording of Dead Outlaw is now available in streaming and digital formats. Listen to the album here or find out where to download or stream it now!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2025
The original Broadway cast recording of Dead Outlaw is now available in streaming and digital formats. Listen to the album here or find out where to download or stream it now!
Exclusive: Listen to 'Blowin' It Up' From DEAD OUTLAW Cast Recording
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2025
The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Dead Outlaw is coming soon and BroadwayWorld has your first listen. Get an exclusive listen to 'Blowin’ It Up,' performed by Ken Marks and Ensemble, here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2025
The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Dead Outlaw is coming soon and BroadwayWorld has your first listen. Get an exclusive listen to 'Blowin’ It Up,' performed by Ken Marks and Ensemble, here!
DEAD OUTLAW Full Audible Recording Available Now
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2025
The full Audible recording of the Tony-nominated original musical DEAD OUTLAW is out today, July 17, 2025, streaming exclusively on Audible. The audio release captures the full Broadway cast and orchestrations, featuring performances by Andrew Durand, Jeb Brown, Julia Knitel, Thom Sesma, and Eddie Cooper, among others.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2025
The full Audible recording of the Tony-nominated original musical DEAD OUTLAW is out today, July 17, 2025, streaming exclusively on Audible. The audio release captures the full Broadway cast and orchestrations, featuring performances by Andrew Durand, Jeb Brown, Julia Knitel, Thom Sesma, and Eddie Cooper, among others.
DEAD OUTLAW Full Audible Recording to Be Released Early
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2025
Audible Inc. has announced that the full audio recording of the original musical DEAD OUTLAW will be released early, now arriving on July 17, 2025, ahead of its previously scheduled October release.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2025
Audible Inc. has announced that the full audio recording of the original musical DEAD OUTLAW will be released early, now arriving on July 17, 2025, ahead of its previously scheduled October release.
Video: DEAD OUTLAW Takes Final Broadway Bow
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025
The Tony-nominated musical Dead Outlaw played its final performance at the Longacre Theatre on Sunday, June 29. Check out a video of the cast taking their final bows, featuring a speech by David Cromer.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025
The Tony-nominated musical Dead Outlaw played its final performance at the Longacre Theatre on Sunday, June 29. Check out a video of the cast taking their final bows, featuring a speech by David Cromer.
5 Broadway Shows Close This Weekend
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 28, 2025
Broadway says goodbye to five productions. Glengarry Glen Ross takes its final bow at the Palace Theatre following 23 previews and 104 regular performances; The Picture of Dorian Gray plays its final performance at the Music Box Theatre after 15 previews and 98 regular performances; and more.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 28, 2025
Broadway says goodbye to five productions. Glengarry Glen Ross takes its final bow at the Palace Theatre following 23 previews and 104 regular performances; The Picture of Dorian Gray plays its final performance at the Music Box Theatre after 15 previews and 98 regular performances; and more.
DEAD OUTLAW Sets Broadway Closing Date
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2025
The Tony-nominated musical Dead Outlaw will play its final performance at the Longacre Theatre on Sunday, June 29. At the time of its closing, the show will have played 73 regular performances and 14 previews. Dead Outlaw opened at the Longacre Theatre on Sunday, April 27.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2025
The Tony-nominated musical Dead Outlaw will play its final performance at the Longacre Theatre on Sunday, June 29. At the time of its closing, the show will have played 73 regular performances and 14 previews. Dead Outlaw opened at the Longacre Theatre on Sunday, April 27.
Video: DEAD OUTLAW Performs at the Tony Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 9, 2025
The cast of seven-time Tony-nominated Dead Outlaw took the stage at Radio City Music Hall earlier tonight to perform at the Tony Awards. Watch the performance here!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 9, 2025
The cast of seven-time Tony-nominated Dead Outlaw took the stage at Radio City Music Hall earlier tonight to perform at the Tony Awards. Watch the performance here!
2025 Tony Awards Winners - The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 8, 2025
The best of Broadway took the stage at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo. See all of the 2025 Tony winners here.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 8, 2025
The best of Broadway took the stage at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo. See all of the 2025 Tony winners here.
2025 Tony Awards Guide - How to Watch, Who is Nominated & More
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2025
The best of Broadway will take the stage at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo. Need a refresher on how to watch and when? We've got you covered!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2025
The best of Broadway will take the stage at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo. Need a refresher on how to watch and when? We've got you covered!
Videos You Missed This Week: Prep for Tonys Weekend
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 6, 2025
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! It's Tony Awards weekend! Catch up on all the latest from the week ending June 6, 2025 with videos from Heathers, Hadestown, and more!
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 6, 2025
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! It's Tony Awards weekend! Catch up on all the latest from the week ending June 6, 2025 with videos from Heathers, Hadestown, and more!
Video: Listen to 'Killed a Man in Maine' From DEAD OUTLAW
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2025
We have your first listen to “Killed a Man in Maine,” the new song released from the seven-time Tony Award-nominated and acclaimed new musical Dead Outlaw. Listen to the song here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2025
We have your first listen to “Killed a Man in Maine,” the new song released from the seven-time Tony Award-nominated and acclaimed new musical Dead Outlaw. Listen to the song here!
Natalie Merchant Coming To Adler Hall At New York Society For Ethical Culture
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2025
Singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant will appear in an intimate acoustic duo performance with longtime collaborator Erik Della Penna on Monday, November 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM at Adler Hall at the New York Society for Ethical Culture.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2025
Singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant will appear in an intimate acoustic duo performance with longtime collaborator Erik Della Penna on Monday, November 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM at Adler Hall at the New York Society for Ethical Culture.
Natalie Merchant Coming to Adler Hall at New York Society for Ethical Culture in November
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 4, 2025
Natalie Merchant is coming to Adler Hall at New York Society for Ethical Culture for an intimate acoustic performance with Erik Della Penna on Monday, November 24 at 8:00PM.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 4, 2025
Natalie Merchant is coming to Adler Hall at New York Society for Ethical Culture for an intimate acoustic performance with Erik Della Penna on Monday, November 24 at 8:00PM.
Video: Inside DEAD OUTLAW's Show-Stopping 'Something From Nothing'
by Michael Major - Jun 2, 2025
Go inside the creative process behind 'Something From Nothing' from Dead Outlaw! This video features composers Erik Della Penna and David Yazbek breaking it down, before the cast performs the show-stopper.
by Michael Major - Jun 2, 2025
Go inside the creative process behind 'Something From Nothing' from Dead Outlaw! This video features composers Erik Della Penna and David Yazbek breaking it down, before the cast performs the show-stopper.
Video: Meet the Tony-Nominated Composers of 2025
by Joey Mervis - Jun 2, 2025
Watch as we chat with Tony nominated composers: Hue Park and Will Aronson (Maybe happy Ending), David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna (Dead Outlaw), Noel Carey and Julia Mattison (Death Becomes Her), and Zoë Roberts, David Cumming, Natasha Hodgson and Felix Hagan (Operation Mincemeat).
by Joey Mervis - Jun 2, 2025
Watch as we chat with Tony nominated composers: Hue Park and Will Aronson (Maybe happy Ending), David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna (Dead Outlaw), Noel Carey and Julia Mattison (Death Becomes Her), and Zoë Roberts, David Cumming, Natasha Hodgson and Felix Hagan (Operation Mincemeat).
DEATH BECOMES HER vs. MINCEMEAT Battle For Best Ensemble In The BWW Awards; Last Chance To Vote!
by BWW Awards - Jun 2, 2025
This is the final chance to vote for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater. There's just one week left to vote!
by BWW Awards - Jun 2, 2025
This is the final chance to vote for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater. There's just one week left to vote!
Videos You Missed This Week: CHESS, SMASH, and More
by Sidney Paterra - May 30, 2025
The 2024-25 Broadway season is officially complete and awards season has begun. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending May 30, 2025 with videos from Chess, Smash, and more!
by Sidney Paterra - May 30, 2025
The 2024-25 Broadway season is officially complete and awards season has begun. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending May 30, 2025 with videos from Chess, Smash, and more!
Photos: DEAD OUTLAW Star Andrew Durand Pops Up Around NYC
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2025
Today, Dead Outlaw's famous outlaw-turned-corpse-turned-celebrity Elmer McCurdy, as portrayed by Tony-nominee Andrew Durand, was spotted on the streets of New York City. Check out photos from the star's pop-ups in the Port Authority Bus Terminal subway station, on 5th Avenue outside of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Central Park.
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2025
Today, Dead Outlaw's famous outlaw-turned-corpse-turned-celebrity Elmer McCurdy, as portrayed by Tony-nominee Andrew Durand, was spotted on the streets of New York City. Check out photos from the star's pop-ups in the Port Authority Bus Terminal subway station, on 5th Avenue outside of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Central Park.
Video: Andrew Durand & Julia Knitel Perform 'Normal' in DEAD OUTLAW on Broadway
by Michael Major - May 29, 2025
Watch a video of Andrew Durand, Julia Knitel, and Jeb Brown performing 'Normal' in Dead Outlaw on Broadway. The song is a standout from David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna's Tony-nominated score for the new musical
by Michael Major - May 29, 2025
Watch a video of Andrew Durand, Julia Knitel, and Jeb Brown performing 'Normal' in Dead Outlaw on Broadway. The song is a standout from David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna's Tony-nominated score for the new musical
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Erik Della Penna written?
Erik Della Penna has written 1 shows including Dead Outlaw (Music & Lyrics).
What awards has Erik Della Penna been nominated for?
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE (Music and/or Lyrics) (Tony Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Dead Outlaw, Outstanding Orchestrations (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dead Outlaw and Outstanding Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dead Outlaw.
What awards has Erik Della Penna won?
Erik Della Penna has won the Outstanding Lyrics award at the Drama Desk Awards for Dead Outlaw and the Best Musical award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Dead Outlaw.
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