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.
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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
Worthy of every accolade!
"When I go out to a Broadway show I want to feel it was worth the money. We had orchestra seats in row k and saw every bit of the set and actors. The story was compelling, the dynamic between all the actors was spot on. I brought my nieces and my own nine year old and twelve year old, and while some of the subjects were heart wrenching, I felt they were able to handle it. Every parent has to know their child.
I would definitely see this show again and highly reccomend."
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Miriam L from Ny on Aug 24, 2026
Sir Michael Fomkin Reviews The Outsiders!
"There are shows you watch… and then there are shows you experience.
The Outsiders on Broadway is one of those rare productions that reminds you why live theater can still hit harder than almost anything on a screen.
The performances are raw. The staging is fearless. The music, movement, lighting, and storytelling come together with an energy that feels dangerous, emotional, and completely alive. You know the story, but seeing it unfold on a Broadway stage makes you feel it differently.
As a producer, I’m always watching the details—the choices, the pacing, the performances, the way an audience is pulled into a world. But tonight, I found myself doing something better:
I stopped analyzing and simply enjoyed the show.
That’s the mark of great theater.
Congratulations to the cast, crew, creatives, musicians, and everyone behind this extraordinary production. Broadway is incredibly difficult to get right, and The Outsiders gets so much right.
If you're in New York City, put this one on your list.
Stay Gold."
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Michael F from Newtown on Aug 23, 2026
Such a great show
"Fantastic music and choreography. Great timeless story. All cast had stunning voices and mad dance skills. Some violence/loud noises/death so probably middle school and up. Loved it! "
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Betsy R from Orono on Aug 23, 2026
Stay gold!
"Its not the movie but a good mix of the book and movie. Good set, good action, and a fun play."
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 23, 2026
The best
"Everything about this musical, from performance quality, to music, to choreography, was above and beyond any of my already great expectations. I would say my absolute favorite was both the choreography and the execution of the fistfight under the rain. The level of artistry is just unmatchable. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 23, 2026
Awesome Show and Performances
"I watched the movie many years ago. It became one of my favorite movies, as I watched it multiple times, memorizing many of the lines. The Outsiders on Broadway was authentic and was consistent to the movie story line. I really enjoyed the cast. I didn’t want the show to end. Thank you for such an amazing experience."
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Anthony R from Sunnyside on Aug 22, 2026
Amazing cast, very moving performance!
"This show was incredible. I had never seen the movie or read the book so I didn’t know what to expect. My two girls (12 and 13 years) were familiar and absolutely loved it. We cried and laughed. The fight scene was unforgettable."
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Sandra F from Buffalo on Aug 17, 2026
The perfect experience
"This show has changed my life in a way I can’t quite explain. I love every bit of it from the set, to the actors, the songs and the choreography. Every piece of it has a special place in my heart and after seeing it six times I still need to see it again at some point. I highly recommend to everyone! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 17, 2026
“The Real Thing “
"This show was amazing from start to finish …true to any fan who has read the book or has seen the movie …Each character is wonderfully portrayed …the scenery and music take you to vividly to 1950s Tulsa…. Definitely PG-13."
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