"Even though we went on a Saturday night, the lead was not in the show. What I felt like was an extremely darker version of a West Side Story & Grease, both of which I enjoyed many times over. This is quite heavy, with an imporant message, excellent acting and singing and an overall 'tear-jerker' for me. My husband and I are glad we went, but if we respond to a question down the years, and were asked about this show I'd have to offer a caveat that there are no flaws ... but, you need lots of tissues. "
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Eleanor H from Marietta on Dec 7, 2025
Exceptional performances!
"It is helpful if you’ve seen the movie but still enjoyable if you have not. The emotion came through every performance and the staging was very well done. I would see it again; no better review than that."
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 11, 2025
An inside review of The Outsiders!
"The Outsiders tells the story of the division between socio economic classes, the extremes, the haves and the have nots….
Cherry indicates, although her family can provide for her, nice clothes and a comfortable life, being part of the Soci’s doesn’t qualify her from immunity of other very serious challenges, in her case, alcoholism and other troubles at home.
Other noteworthy takeaways include, a Greaser indicating he wishes someone would holler at him because it would mean someone cares….
There have been many theatrical stories of division, such as West Side Story, but the Outsiders demonstrates the socioeconomic division as opposed to perhaps West Side Story which deals with more ethnic division.
I would recommend The Outsiders, as a reminder, life is challenging, and the grass isn’t always greener…
Of course, parents decide for their children but I would not recommend it for children due to the language, “water boarding”, etc…."
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Maria S from Newark on Jul 28, 2025
An entertaining production; a lot of talent
"My husband and I really enjoyed the Outsiders. It captured a real human situation......The acting, singing, and dancing was incredible!!!!! The overall stage production was amazing."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 24, 2025
Go see it
"The actors were very good. The story was a little slow, but it was a favorite book when I was in high school. It was a good show to see."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 29, 2025
Great acting and set changes
"As a person with hearing aids, I was able to hear every word spoken and sung. Wonderful! I thought the set changes were ingenious and the acting great. My only disappointment was the story. I did not like the ending and really get much out of the plot."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 29, 2025
The Outsiders: Fabulous show!
"The Outsiders was very entertaining! My husband and I both really enjoyed it and we see 2-4 shows a year. The fighting scenes were well choreographed and the music was powerful. Great show!!"
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Dara K from Mechanicsburg on Jun 22, 2025
The Outsiders
"The outsiders was a fantastic show! The dancing and singing with the effects was outstanding!! The only improvement would be to be to have the volume turned up higher on some of the solo songs, especially the first song sung by Pony boy. Sometimes it was hard to hear the words of the songs. Overall it was enjoyable to watch and it captured one’s attention from the beginning to the end!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 2, 2025
Worth seeing
"First half was kind of slow but the second half rocked! Had a bit of trouble understanding the voices. Overall I’m glad I saw it."
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Broadway.com Customer on May 23, 2025
Outstanding choreography
"Loved the fight when it was raining. Loved the fire. Both of these were unbelievable. The idea of suicide was disturbing and why I would not like the play for children."
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Broadway.com Customer on May 16, 2025
Good Story, Excellent Performances and Memorable Songs
"I may have read "The Outsiders" as a teenager, but if I did I don't remember it, so this story was new to me. While a bit reminiscent of "Westside Story" with two rival teenage groups, the show was unique unto itself. The choreography, staging and performances were all excellent, with some of the best voices and most memorable songs I've heard on Broadway in a long time. On the matinee I attended there were five different school groups, all of whom seemed to love it. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 27, 2025
Artistically done. Vibrant characters, great song and dance, clever effects
"I liked the minimalism of the production, it's use of black and white lighting effects, the way the cast moved around boards and tires to shape and reshape objects of use. Music, song and movement were exciting. Story line however was kind of ordinary, rival groups of teens in a cityscape. Reminiscent of West Side Story."
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 4, 2025
It's a good show
"Lead had a unique and powerful voice. Better when he hits a louder upper register. Outsiders as a musical is a good take. It's worth attending, but it's not a theatrical masterpiece up there with, say, Les Mis. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 12, 2025
not a light-hearted story but VERY well done!
"this is a tragedy - it's serious theater. That being said - the acting the music and the staging are all terrific! Well done! The choreography of the fight scene, the dynamic use of the simple, minimalist staging is really well done and when the drama comes, it comes straight at you!"
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John D from LEWES on Mar 11, 2025
Christmas gift.
"I can honestly say there is absolutely nothing negative about this performance. What I saw last night was just amazing the singing dancing production music everything I highly highly recommend it."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 31, 2025
Inside Ousiders
"The show was a mixture of a good storyline, some really good dancing on the modern side and a talented cast. Sometimes I thought the songs blended into one another. Included where a few amazing sets"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 19, 2025
Great production story was a little contrived
"Production was great acting was decent the plot a bit contrived
First act was superior to the second act which was too long and a bit redundant "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 18, 2025
Great adaption but not suitable for children.
"There were some violent scenes in the play and the script used language not appropriate for children.
Overall it was a great adaption of the book and movie. Very creative set design.
One of the actors signed autographs outside the theater at the end of the performance which was very thoughtful. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 13, 2025
Excellent show
"The actors and actresses did an amazing job and keeping the fidelity to the book as well as characters. The music is amazing and the rain scene is phenomenal. I would recommend this to adults as well as High School students. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 13, 2025
Great show with tough material
"This is not your typically uplifting story…
That said, the performances and music were excellent. If you want traditional Broadway with a super talented ensemble this is really it.
Our Pony Boy was a standout as was the spectacularly orchestrated stage craft.
And while the first act was just a little dragged out, the second half really brought it home. Highly recommend."
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David E from Rockville on Jan 12, 2025
Moving performance
"Cast was excellent. Staging and lighting were wonderful. There were some songs that you couldn’t understand the words. "
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Alan D from Toronto on Jan 12, 2025
Simple & Stunning
"I have seen more than 45 shows on Broadway, each one amazing in it's own way, but this show was absolutely AMAZING! I was 14 when The Outsiders movie released and I didn't know what to expect on stage. The stage is simply set but manages to transform completely for every scene into something new. The fight scene is like nothing I have ever scene before! An absolute must see."
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Barbara M from Ashburn on Dec 29, 2024
Reasons why best show on Broadway today Nov 2024
"Over the past 2 years, I have seen over 20 different Broadway shows. There are some of the old standards to witness no doubt just to say you were there, but if you want a near perfectly casted true Broadway experience with singing, acting, choreography and setting The Outsiders is by far the best show you will see.
The male vocals are unmatched, the just in tears at times to witness the talent.
A must see"
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Scott N from Addison on Nov 30, 2024
Be an Insider for The Outsiders
"I had recently read this excellent book about the travails of teenagers; both the "insiders - wealthy, privileged teens (socs)" and the "outsiders (greasers)" - teens all-too-often living on the edge with little money and/or adequate family guidance to assist their offspring with the needed tools to navigate the seas of adolescence. With song, dance, and pathos, The Outsiders provides the audience with rage, sorrow, hopefulness, and tears."
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Debora P from Highland Park on Nov 6, 2024
Great show, but with a caution
"The Outsiders is superbly performed, but has such a sad storyline and violence, that some theater goers may perfer to avoid it. Having said that, the final scene does provide a positive conclusion to all the suffering portrayed in the previous 2 hours of the show. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Sep 7, 2024
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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.
