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The Tony Award®-winning Best Musical based on S.E. Hinton's classic novel and Francis Ford Coppola's motion picture.

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Time Out New York

"More pulse-pounding than anything else on Broadway."

Time Out New York

Adam Feldman

Entertainment Weekly

"It has the power to inspire an entire generation."

Entertainment Weekly

Emlyn Travis

New York Post

"The best new musical of the season."

New York Post

Johnny Oleksinki

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4.7
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Entertaining & great staging
"Music isn’t totally memorable but the voices are great & staging is fantastic. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 10, 2026
It will exceed all your Great Expectations!!
"One of the best shows I have seen! Based on the iconic book, this show is true theater! With Incredible creativity in set design and choreography, with some of the best talent new to the Broadway stage! Timeless and meaningful! "
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shari s from Lawrence on Jan 9, 2026
Action Packed and Invigorating!
"The story was easy to follow and the cast played their parts incredibly well. An absolutely amazing show with a great cast of characters. "
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ARMAND D from Staten Island on Jan 8, 2026
Our favorite show
"Absolutely our favorite show, we've seen it three times now and plan to return one day. The show is exciting, the storytelling is unique, and you can't help but fall in love with the characters throughout. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 6, 2026
Second time seeing. Front row a must!!!!
"This show is so so good! A fabulous telling of a classic. The songs are addictive! We sat in the front row this time knowing about the gravel and blood and welcomed it with open arms and white shirts! My daughter didn’t get Ponyboys book but we did get hand shakes from Johnny!!! ❤️ I will recommend this show to anyone and can’t wait for the touring company to come to DC next summer! "
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Christina M from California on Jan 4, 2026
Great show
"I loved the movie and wasn’t sure what to expect of the play. But they really nailed it. One of the best musicals I have seen in a long time. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 4, 2026
Emotional Entertainment
"We saw this on a late addition to our NYE trip. With 2 15 year olds, you never know how late adds might go. But, each of us absolutely loved this musical. Total entertainment. With tears and laughs and music that stirred all those feelings. What an amazing portrayal of an outstanding book. It gets my highest recommendation!"
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Stephen R from Evergreen on Jan 4, 2026
Great show for lovers of the book/movie
"Solid story and music/choreography. A bit heavy, especially in second act. Whether appropriate for a child depends on how the child handles staged death. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 3, 2026
Splash Zone!
"This show is exceptional! We have seen many shows and this one we talked about all night, strategizing a way to try go back the next day! We sat front row in the “splash zone” and we experienced the rubber gravel, some light rain and even a couple spots of “blood” and it made it all the more fun! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 3, 2026
Phenomenal production!
"I have seen 12 broadway shows and this one is my favorite of all time. The cast, the talent, the lights, the staging, the effects, the story… gorgeously done. I wish I could see it again. "
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Sarah L from New Iberia on Jan 1, 2026
Better than I hoped
"Great show start to finish. The singing, acting, dancing, choreography, and set were all A+. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 29, 2025
Perfectly executed
"I can’t say enough good things about this show. The adaptation of the story and the execution of scenes is simply remarkable. It’s a must see whether you’ve read the book or not. You won’t be disappointed. "
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Kelli S from Wake Forest on Dec 27, 2025
Bravo!
"I took my son to his first Broadway show and this was the perfect choice! Great performance, very moving. "
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Ricki S from Converse on Dec 24, 2025
The Outsiders Delivered
"My family and I just watched The Outsiders at Jacob’s Theater. It was an amazing show. Growing up in Tulsa, the book was a required read and I love the movie but was a bit concerned with a musical version. It was great from start to finish. We had seats near the top, but there isn’t bad seat in the house. Just a couple moments of questionable language for younger kids, but we are so glad we watched it. Would recommend it to everyone."
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Travis R from Tulsa on Dec 24, 2025
Just an awesome show with incredible music and voices.
"Loved this show. Each character had an incredible voice and the music was amazing. The storyline fun and easy to follow. So well done. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 22, 2025
Outsiders Finders
"A well put together piece, with amazing effects with simple stage antics, props and over the top talent! All actors played their parts with passion and conviction. Not a thing we didn’t enjoy! "
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Janine A from Beaver Dams on Dec 21, 2025
Amazing Production!
"Acting was amazing, set was amazing, choreography was amazing! 11/10 would definitely recommend "
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Mika H from North Richland Hills on Dec 20, 2025
Moving and energizing production about class conflict and teenage angst
"The intimate theater was perfect for experiencing this production, no seat was a bad one. We were in the left mezzanine and the exit we were able to use after the show placed us perfectly near the stage door for our daughter to get multiple autographs. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 18, 2025
The Outsiders took my breath away!
"The show was fantastic! The actors were spot on, telling the story and the singing and dancing were perfection. The choreography and emotions displayed sold the story so well, I felt like I was in 1960s Tulsa rather than NYC Broadway. Very well done! "
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Kathleen G from North Grafton on Dec 14, 2025
One of the best shows ever! Singing and dancing talents.
"Loved the theater. Everything about the play from the singing and dancing to the lighting and stage sets. Fabulous audio! The teen girls we brought were in love with the show! Can’t say enough good about it. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 12, 2025
Powerful and moving
"Amazing talent. Very creative use of props to create the setting. Not a dry eye in the audience. The important message was delivered eloquently."
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Kathy G from Camillus on Dec 11, 2025
Beautifully Touching
"This show was full of emotion and gritty performances. It was a beautiful adaptation of the book. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 9, 2025
Acting and choreography at its finest!
"While the singing and speech were haunting, the choreography and acting communicated the intensity silently! Just amazing! Best integration of staging and lighting on Broadway to date! "
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Michelle A from Upton on Dec 8, 2025
Phenomenal
"You must see this show. The story, the talent, the lighting, the direction all amazing. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 5, 2025
This show incredible!
"The entirety of this show was excellent! The staging was spot on! The lighting, sets, all were evocative of a 1960s barrio. The singing was superb!! And the orchestra was top, top notch!! This show was gripping...the leads were absolutely believeable and drew one right in from the beginning. The entire cast/ensemble was tight, well rehearsed and just magnificent when singing together!! I hope to see this exact show again!"
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Tim C from Incline Village on Dec 5, 2025
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About The Outsiders

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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