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.
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).
"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
Saw the play two days ago, can't stop thinking about it!
"The Outsiders is not to be missed! The musical numbers and the choreography (amazing fight scene) were spectacular. This, combined with a great stage setup made for a wonderful theater experience. Also, after reading the Playbill, I was shocked to discover that this was the theatrical debut for many in the cast!"
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Bruce W from Wethersfield on Jan 19, 2026
Very emotional story
"The acting & singing was great. Choreography and set design also loved. Lots of sniffling in the audience as I did. Moving "
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Diane T from Boston on Jan 19, 2026
Amazing translation of the book
"Loved this show!! Performances were perfect, songs added so much to the show and set design and choreography were phenomenal!! It’s been years since reading the book and the show built out the world of Ponyboy and the Greasers in an authentic, moving and fascinating way. Our 30 year old kids loved it as much as we did! "
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Mary S from Silver Spring on Jan 19, 2026
First time theater visit
"This was our first broadway show. The theater was simply beautiful, amazing to see the architecture. The play was great, we never read the book just saw the movie. Thought they did a good job in following what I remember how the movie went. Same characters not all of them but the main ones. Play flowed nicely. I was unaware about this being a musical I really just saw the name of the play and booked it. I was surprised by how they incorporated the music into all the scenes I remember. The cast was amazing, the acting, the singing top notch. Definitely worth seeing I believe . "
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Richard H from Bensalem on Jan 18, 2026
Electric
"The performances were heartfelt and electric. Especially the actor that played Darrell, the eldest."
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Johnell D from Bayamon on Jan 16, 2026
life changing
"so emotional and beautiful. i love the way darrel's character is written and how we get to hear his side of the story! dally is also so amazing. i've loved the book my whole life and this show does it justice!! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 16, 2026
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. "
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.
(Sky Lakota-Lynch, photo courtesy of Boneau/Bryan-Brown)
Sky Lakota-Lynch
Broadway: Dear Evan Hansen. Off Broadway/Workshops include works at The Public, Roundabout, New York City Center, and The Eugene O’Neill Center. TV/Film: Iron Fist (Disney Plus/Marvel), Spirit Rangers (Netflix), the final season of New Amsterdam (NBC), FBI: Most Wanted (CBS), ABC Discovers: Talent Showcase (Disney/ABC), “Half Life” (Amazon), PARTS, Boyhoarder. Education: The Neighborhood Playhouse.
(Brent Comer, photo courtesy of Boneau/Bryan-Brown)
Brent Comer
Broadway debut. Previously joined The Outsiders (La Jolla Playhouse), Toured with Les Misérables. A graduate of James Madison University and the Link Program.
(Jason Schmidt, photo courtesy of Boneau/Bryan-Brown)
Jason Schmidt
Jason Schmidt is making his Broadway debut with The Outsiders. TV: Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, FBI: Most Wanted, The Chair. Regional Theater: Cinderella (Theater Under the Stars), The Outsiders (La Jolla Playhouse). Jason is a singer/songwriter who releases music on all platforms. He studied at Carnegie Mellon.
(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.
(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.
(Kevin William Paul, photo courtesy of Boneau/Bryan-Brown)
Kevin William Paul
A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Drama, The Outsiders marks his Broadway debut. Select TV/Film: Evil, Why Women Kill, The Goldbergs, Good Trouble, Bottom of the 9th.
Dan Berry is thrilled to be making his Broadway debut! Elvis: A Musical Revolution (North Shore Music Theater). Originally from Poughquag, NY and a recent graduate of the University of Oklahoma Musical Theatre program. Much love and thanks to DGRW, his parents, and friends for their constant support.
