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
Amazing choreography !
"You won’t believe the natural talent and the amazing effects done in this one! The crew was genuinely loving being together on stage! Fantastic singing and all around beautiful story of a wonderful novel!! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 20, 2026
Talent Galore
"Meaningful story representation….excellent music….quality performances/dancers and singers. Portrayed emotions in passionate way.
Just wish that the writer could eliminate using the Lord’s name in vain/cursing.
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 19, 2026
my son's new favorite
"Worth seeing, story and acting were superb, full house in a cozy venue"
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Erkut E from Brookline on Apr 19, 2026
A great show for young adults and old adults
"The set, choreography, story, and actors were all excellent. There are some differences with the book and movie but the differences make sense. I loved the parts where the action freezes and Ponyboy has a soliloquy. The themes the characters deal with are universal whether you are a soc or a greaser, loved it.
There are a few themes and some adult language that may not be suitable for younger audiences."
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 16, 2026
Heartfelt and riveting
"The show’s story and cast was truly amazing! It’s an emotional story and so well done you find yourself immersed in the show with tears down your face. My only caution to people who are sensitive to bright sudden light is to maybe choose seats more to the right and further from the stage. But that element added to the drama and transition of the scenes. Truly amazing!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 13, 2026
Amazing show
"All around amazing. The cast is incredible and the entire experience is one of the best shows I have ever seen."
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Andrew G from Chesapeake on Apr 12, 2026
amazing talent and my teens even loved it!
"can't recommend this amazing musical enough. the performers were off the charts. musical and acting talent was superb. we would go back an see it again and again. out teen boys read the book and LOVED the performance! one of the highlights of their NY visit. Outsiders is a must see!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 6, 2026
What a wonderful musical adaptation
"Planned an NYC trip for my daughter and this was at the top of her list of shows to see as someone who loved the book and original movie. Great cast, great music, and an impressive staging-AMAZING. Loved it!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 5, 2026
Outsiders on the inside
"Choreography was outstanding. Cast was excellent. Staging top of the line."
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