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Weird Al Co-Writes Broadway Musical “Dare to Be Stupid”

5/13/2026

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Weird Al Yankovic is co-writing a new jukebox musical titled Dare to Be Stupid.
The musical will use Yankovic’s parody catalogue and include “White & Nerdy,” “Smells Like Nirvana,” and “Like a Surgeon.”
Director Alex Timbers, known for Just in Time and David Byrne’s American Utopia, will direct the production.
Yankovic said he wants to join New York theater because Broadway lacks Weird Al-based shows.

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Weird Al Yankovic is co-writing a new jukebox musical titled Dare to Be Stupid.
The musical will use Yankovic’s parody catalogue and include “White & Nerdy,” “Smells Like Nirvana,” and “Like a Surgeon.”
Director Alex Timbers, known for Just in Time and David Byrne’s American Utopia, will direct the production.
Yankovic said he wants to join New York theater because Broadway lacks Weird Al-based shows.