The winner of the Tony Award® for Best Musical is The Outsiders. This classic coming-of-age story takes you to Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1967, where Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade, and their family of Greaser “outsiders” dream about who they want to become in a world that will never accept them. The Outsiders features a “tuneful and soul-bearing” (New York Stage Review) original score, “high-octane choreography” (New York Magazine), and a “sensational young cast” (The Wall Street Journal) that brings the show to life.
Details
Run Time
2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission.
Ages
Recommended for ages 10 and up. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theatre.
Content Advisory
Flashing lights, periods of darkness, loud noises, theatrical haze and herbal cigarettes are used in this production.
Score average from verified show reviews by customers who’ve bought tickets from Broadway.com.
Outstanding
"I absolutely loved this production!!! It was a dream come true to travel from Melbourne Australia to see this in NYC and it did not disappoint. From the performance to the stage setting, I could not say a bad word as it was so moving, it brought me to tears. Outstanding in every way and highly recommend!!!"
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Tania M from Mill Park on Oct 23, 2024
Wonderful show, felt all of the emotions!
"Absolutely loved the show. Amazing talent and we felt all of the emotions. We laughed and we cried. Beautiful! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 14, 2026
Go see The Outsiders!!
"Fantastic cast! So glad I chose to see The Outsiders!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 12, 2026
Great show
"My family loved the show but the kids say that kids under 7 might not like it. Although my son read the book he says you don’t have to read the book to enjoy the play."
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Dan M from sparks on Oct 8, 2026
Wow
"I’ve been obsessed with The Outsiders ever since i was 8 years old, my dad introduced it to me. At first I wasn’t sure how the musical would be. But it on broadway and in the front row I was so blown away. The actors are amazing and the music is incredible. This was one of the best experiences of my entire life. I would 100% recommend it for anyone coming to New York"
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 8, 2026
Fantastic!
"What a beautifully done musical! We only got to see one show while in New York this time and this is what we saw. Absolutely did not disappoint! The music, the voices, the stage production, all of it was incredible!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 7, 2026
A Must See! The actors keep you buckled in!
"I went with my college son, and we both enjoyed the Outsider’s performance immensely! Outstanding craftsmanship of Ponyboy, keeping you wrapped in his emotions, throughout his presence on stage. The entire cast is remarkable! Especially the actor who played Dally/Dallas. Go see it!"
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Linda P. S from Sonoma on Oct 4, 2026
Years best
"This was a 5 star plus ! The vocals, the acting the special affects were the best.
Quite the talent on that stage and also big plus on the musicians.
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 4, 2026
Better than I expected!
"This was my granddaughter's (14 year old) pick for our trip to NYC. I had a basic idea of the plot but she had the book. She loved it and it was better than I expected. Some of the special effects—the rain, the slow motion fight scenes, really added to the performance. As far as it being appropriate for children, there is a reference to suicide but it was handled with discretion. For that reason I'd recommend it for older children. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 1, 2026
One of the best plays that I’ve even seen!
"This show was packed with meaning, thought provoking topics, raw emotion and nostalgia. "
There is a rain effect on stage. Drops of water and small rubber pieces from the stage floor may land in or near the first two rows of the Orchestra section (rows A and B).
The Outsiders is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission.
Yes. The Outsiders is based on S.E. Hinton's novel and Francis Ford Coppola's film.
The Outsiders is recommended for ages 10 and up.
The Outsiders won four 2024 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Find out more!
The Outsiders makes use offlashing lights, periods of darkness, loud noises, theatrical haze and herbal cigarettes.
Yes. The Outsiders' original Broadway cast recording is available digitally, on CD and on vinyl.
Jonathan Clay and Zach Chance of the folk duo Jamestown Revival teamed up with Justin Levine to create the music for The Outsiders.
There is no specific dress code for The Outsiders or for any Broadway show. Whether dressed up, casual or in a Tulsa '67-inspired fit, be sure to dress comfortably and keep in mind the theater may be cool in the summer.
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Noah Pacht made his Broadway debut last season in Kimberly Belflower’s John Proctor is the Villain, directed by Danya Taymor. He has appeared off-Broadway in The Merchant of Venice and his film credits include Anything’s Possible and Seniors (Sundance Official Selection, Shorts). Noah is a graduate of the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama.
Caleb Mathura will make his Broadway debut in The Outsiders. He’s been seen on tour in The Notebook as Fin and Mean Girls as Kevin G. Regionally, he's appeared at The Old Globe, Marriott Theatre and Timberlake Playhouse. He’s appeared on film in Motherland for MPI Original Films.
Dan Berry made his Broadway debut as Paul in the original Broadway cast of The Outsiders. He appeared regionally in Elvis - A Musical Revolution at North Shore Music Theatre. An actor, singer, and songwriter from Poughquag, NY, Dan is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma Musical Theatre program. Listen to original music on all platforms.
SeQuoiia made his Broadway debut earlier this year in The Outsiders. A Bay Area native, he originated the role of Monster in Take the Lead at Paper Mill Playhouse. His other credits include Oya Mae Dxtchxss-Davis’ Packages O’ The Things We Deliver for Chelsea Factory and the National Black Theatre, Hippest Trip – The Soul Train Musical at American Conservatory Theater, and Terence Blanchard’s Champion at The Met.
(Emma Pittman, photo courtesy of Boneau/Bryan-Brown)
Emma Pittman
Mississippi native, Wagner College graduate, and winner of The Search For Roxie. Broadway: Chicago (Roxie & Annie), Back to the Future OBC (Ensemble) Regional: The Drowsy Chaperone (Janet), Damn Yankees (Lola). Emma is also a teaching artist, director, and choreographer. Her choreography credits include: On the Twentieth Century, Into the Woods, and The Cradle Will Rock.
Sutton James Kaylor will make his Broadway debut in The Outsiders. His regional credits include playing Tony in West Side Story and Jack in Newsies. University of Michigan BFA Musical Theatre program
(Daryl Tofa, photo courtesy of Boneau/Bryan-Brown)
Daryl Tofa
Daryl Tofa is making his original Broadway cast Principal debut in his second Broadway show of this season. He can currently be seen in the cast of Back to the Future (Marty McFly understudy) and he previously appeared in Mean Girls (Kevin G understudy). Film/TV: Blue Light (Chris Soriano), Better Nate Than Ever (Disney+), The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
(Victor Carrillo Tracey, photo by Stephen K. Mack)
Victor Carrillo Tracey
Victor Carrillo Tracey made his Broadway debut as a Swing in the original Broadway cast of The Outsiders. Prior to that, he appeared in The Karate Kid - The Musical at Stages St. Louis.
Nicholas McDonough will make his Broadway debut in The Outsiders. He has appeared on screen in Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies for Paramount+ and Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin for Max.
Creative
Book
Adam Rapp and Justin Levine
Music and Lyrics
Jamestown Revival (Jonathan Clay & Zach Chance) and Justin Levine
Based on the novel by
S.E. Hinton
Based on the motion picture by
Francis Ford Coppola
Director
Danya Taymor
Choreographer
Rick and Jeff Kuperman
Cast & Creative
Rick and Jeff Kuperman
To come.
Music Supervision, Arrangements and Orchestrations by