Erik Della Penna
Latest News on Erik Della Penna:
Video: Highlights from DEAD OUTLAW on Broadway (May 12, 2025)
First Standings Announced for the 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards (May 12, 2025)
DEAD OUTLAW Cancels Appearance at the Library of Congress (May 9, 2025)
Video: Highlights from DEAD OUTLAW on Broadway (May 12, 2025)
First Standings Announced for the 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards (May 12, 2025)
DEAD OUTLAW Cancels Appearance at the Library of Congress (May 9, 2025)
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Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2025 - BEST ORIGINAL SCORE (Music and/or Lyrics)
Erik Della Penna, Dead Outlaw
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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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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: 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
Video: Highlights from DEAD OUTLAW on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - May 12, 2025
Dead Outlaw just released a first look at the 7-time Tony Award-nominated production featuring Tony Award nominees Andrew Durand, Jeb Brown, Julia Knitel and the full company including Eddie Cooper, Dashiell Eaves, Ken Marks, Trent Saunders, and Thom Sesma. Watch the vide0 here!
by Nicole Rosky - May 12, 2025
Dead Outlaw just released a first look at the 7-time Tony Award-nominated production featuring Tony Award nominees Andrew Durand, Jeb Brown, Julia Knitel and the full company including Eddie Cooper, Dashiell Eaves, Ken Marks, Trent Saunders, and Thom Sesma. Watch the vide0 here!
First Standings Announced for the 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards
by BWW Awards - May 12, 2025
The first standings have been released for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
by BWW Awards - May 12, 2025
The first standings have been released for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
DEAD OUTLAW Cancels Appearance at the Library of Congress
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2025
The Broadway production of Dead Outlaw has cancelled their upcoming appearance at the Library of Congress. Read the company's statement here and learn more about the production.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2025
The Broadway production of Dead Outlaw has cancelled their upcoming appearance at the Library of Congress. Read the company's statement here and learn more about the production.
Photos: Meet the 2025 Tony Award Nominees from Musicals
by Bruce Glikas - May 9, 2025
The 2025 Tony nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York yesterday to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out photos of the 2025 musical nominees here.
by Bruce Glikas - May 9, 2025
The 2025 Tony nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York yesterday to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out photos of the 2025 musical nominees here.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 5, 2025
by - May 5, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 5, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend!
by - May 5, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 5, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend!
Photos: DEAD OUTLAW Celebrates Tony Award Nominations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2025
Dead Outlaw held a Tony Award Nomination Celebration pre-show yesterday evening after their 7 nominations! See photos here! Learn how to purchase tickets to the production.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2025
Dead Outlaw held a Tony Award Nomination Celebration pre-show yesterday evening after their 7 nominations! See photos here! Learn how to purchase tickets to the production.
Listen: First Seven Songs Released From DEAD OUTLAW
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2025
The first seven songs have been released from the seven-time Tony Award-nominated new musical Dead Outlaw, with music and lyrics by David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna. Listen here!
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2025
The first seven songs have been released from the seven-time Tony Award-nominated new musical Dead Outlaw, with music and lyrics by David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna. Listen here!
2025 Tony Awards- The Nominees React
by Robert Diamond - May 1, 2025
Tonys time is here at last! The nominations for the 78th Annual Tony Awards were announced this morning by Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce. Follow us throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions, exclusive reports, surprises, behind the scenes coverage and oh, so much more!
by Robert Diamond - May 1, 2025
Tonys time is here at last! The nominations for the 78th Annual Tony Awards were announced this morning by Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce. Follow us throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions, exclusive reports, surprises, behind the scenes coverage and oh, so much more!
2025 Tony Award Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - May 1, 2025
The 78th Annual Tony Awards nominations were announced by Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce and here they are... celebrating the best of the 2024-25 theatre season. Check out the full list of nominees here.
by Nicole Rosky - May 1, 2025
The 78th Annual Tony Awards nominations were announced by Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce and here they are... celebrating the best of the 2024-25 theatre season. Check out the full list of nominees here.
Video: Inside Opening Night of DEAD OUTLAW on Broadway
by Joey Mervis - Apr 30, 2025
Dead Outlaw has finally come to life on Broadway! Earlier this week, the new musical officially opened at the Longacre Theatre and the best of Broadway came out to celebrate. Watch in this video as we take you inside the big night with the cast and creative team!
by Joey Mervis - Apr 30, 2025
Dead Outlaw has finally come to life on Broadway! Earlier this week, the new musical officially opened at the Longacre Theatre and the best of Broadway came out to celebrate. Watch in this video as we take you inside the big night with the cast and creative team!
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night of DEAD OUTLAW
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 29, 2025
Earlier this week, Dead Outlaw officially opened on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre! BroadwayWorld was there for opening night and you can check out photos from the red carpet arrivals here.
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 29, 2025
Earlier this week, Dead Outlaw officially opened on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre! BroadwayWorld was there for opening night and you can check out photos from the red carpet arrivals here.
DEAD OUTLAW Releases New Block of Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2025
A new block of tickets for Dead Outlaw is now on sale. Written by Itamar Moses, featuring music and lyrics from David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna, and directed by David Cromer, Dead Outlaw opened at the Longacre Theatre on Sunday, April 27.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2025
A new block of tickets for Dead Outlaw is now on sale. Written by Itamar Moses, featuring music and lyrics from David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna, and directed by David Cromer, Dead Outlaw opened at the Longacre Theatre on Sunday, April 27.
Photos: DEAD OUTLAW Cast Takes Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 28, 2025
Dead Outlaw officially opened on Broadway on April 27 at the Longacre Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for opening night and you can check out photos of the cast taking their bows here!
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 28, 2025
Dead Outlaw officially opened on Broadway on April 27 at the Longacre Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for opening night and you can check out photos of the cast taking their bows here!
Review Roundup: DEAD OUTLAW Opens on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 27, 2025
Dead Outlaw has offically opened on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre! The new musical features a book by Itamar Moses, music and lyrics from David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna, and is directed by David Cromer. Let's see what the critics are saying about the new musical...
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 27, 2025
Dead Outlaw has offically opened on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre! The new musical features a book by Itamar Moses, music and lyrics from David Yazbek and Erik Della Penna, and is directed by David Cromer. Let's see what the critics are saying about the new musical...
Photos: First Look at DEAD OUTLAW on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 27, 2025
Ahead of its opening at the Longacre Theatre, Dead Outlaw has just released new production images. Check out new photos here!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 27, 2025
Ahead of its opening at the Longacre Theatre, Dead Outlaw has just released new production images. Check out new photos here!
Interview: Jeb Brown’s Not Dead
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2025
Jeb Brown is very much alive, as audiences at the Longacre Theatre can attest. This spring he returns to the stage (in his 10th Broadway show) in Dead Outlaw, the weird and wonderful new musical that is shaking up this theatre season. Ahead of opening night Brown checked in with BroadwayWorld to discuss the show’s journey to Broadway, why why feels so at home with this company, and so much more.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2025
Jeb Brown is very much alive, as audiences at the Longacre Theatre can attest. This spring he returns to the stage (in his 10th Broadway show) in Dead Outlaw, the weird and wonderful new musical that is shaking up this theatre season. Ahead of opening night Brown checked in with BroadwayWorld to discuss the show’s journey to Broadway, why why feels so at home with this company, and so much more.
Artifacts From DEAD OUTLAW Will be Added to Library of Congress
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 24, 2025
BroadwayWorld has just learned that the award-winning Dead Outlaw will be formally enshrined into the Library of Congress collections in Washington, D.C. on Monday, May 12, 2025. We have all of the details here.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 24, 2025
BroadwayWorld has just learned that the award-winning Dead Outlaw will be formally enshrined into the Library of Congress collections in Washington, D.C. on Monday, May 12, 2025. We have all of the details here.
DEAD OUTLAW Will Give Free Performance at the Library of Congress
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2025
The Library of Congress will welcome Tony Award-winning composer David Yazbek and company members from Broadway’s 'Dead Outlaw' to the Coolidge Auditorium for an exclusive performance of selections from the show.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2025
The Library of Congress will welcome Tony Award-winning composer David Yazbek and company members from Broadway’s 'Dead Outlaw' to the Coolidge Auditorium for an exclusive performance of selections from the show.
2025 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2025
The Drama League announced the 2025 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. We have the full list of nominees here!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2025
The Drama League announced the 2025 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. We have the full list of nominees here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 22, 2025
by - Apr 22, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 22, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Apr 22, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 22, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
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?
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 at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Dead Outlaw.
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