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Great Performances

Stagebound — Andrew Durand — “Dead Outlaw”

12m 00s

What does it take to bring a dead man to life on stage? Go behind the scenes with Tony nominee Andrew Durand, a Broadway veteran stepping into the spotlight as the title character in “Dead Outlaw.” From day one of rehearsal to the thrill of opening night, this episode of "Stagebound" follows Andrew’s journey through the heart of a bold new musical.

Aired: 05/20/25
Major series funding for GREAT PERFORMANCES is provided by The Joseph & Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Arts Fund, the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Jody and John Arnhold, the Abra Prentice Foundation, The Starr Foundation, The Philip and Janice Levin Foundation, the Kate W. Cassidy Foundation, the Thea Petschek Iervolino Foundation, Seton J. Melvin, the Estate of Worthington Mayo-Smith, the Jack Lawrence Charitable Remainder Trust Worchell Lawrence, and Ellen and James S. Marcus.
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