The Broadway musical 'Dead Outlaw,' intended to perform in Washington, D.C., canceled its event in protest of Dr. Carla Hayden's dismissal as Librarian of Congress. The production emphasized Hayden's commitment to preserving cultural heritage and supporting Broadway. This cancellation mirrors the show's themes regarding consent and dignity, as it references the treatment of Elmer McCurdy's body. The article also reflects on the shifting dynamics in Broadway's profitability landscape amid rising costs and successful celebrity-driven productions such as 'Good Night, and Good Luck' and 'Othello.'
The cancellation serves as a protest against cultural institutions being stripped of agency by political forces, reflecting the story dramatized by 'Dead Outlaw'.
Producers praised Dr. Carla Hayden as a fierce advocate for preserving America's cultural memory, citing her support for the Broadway community.
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