Floyd Collins and Elmer McCurdy were true-life figures (and, in the latter case, a true-death figure), born several years apart and both dying in their 30s. They captured public attention in a spectacle-like way. Also compelling are the musicals about them, both of which were Broadway attractions last season, closing a week apart in June, and spawning cast recordings. Lastly, consider a musical about the newspaper co…
SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 12:02PM on September 11, 2025