"Weird Al" Takes Center Stage The news that a Broadway musical about "Weird Al" Yankovic is in the works has left fans of his parodist music perplexed.
A musical about someone who's made a career out of making others seem weird is, indeed, quite peculiar. Alex Timbers, chosen as director, has a history of working on quirky shows like "All In" and "Here Lies Love.
" However, translating that sensibility into something appealing to mainstream audiences will be crucial.