'The Outsiders' Musical: See when will it head for Broadway debut

The musical adaptation of S.E. Hinton's 1967 teen novel, 'The Outsiders,' and Francis Ford Coppola's 1983 film will have previews starting March 16, 2024, at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. The official opening night is set for April 11, 2024.

Angelina Jolie joins the production as a lead producer, along with American Zoetrope, Olympus Theatricals, The Araca Group, and Sue Gilad & Larry Rogowsky. Casting details will be revealed later, and tickets for the general public go on sale on November 1. The musical is written by Adam Rapp with Justin Levine, and the music and lyrics are by Jamestown Revival (Jonathan Clay & Zach Chance) and Justin Levine. Danya Taymor is directing it.

The story unfolds in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1967, focusing on the lives of teenagers Ponyboy Curtis and Johnny Cade, and their chosen 'outsider' family, exploring the divide between the privileged and the less fortunate.


Co-producers include The Shubert Organization, Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, Sony Masterworks, James L. Nederlander, Stephen Lindsay & Brett Sirota, Sue Marks, Indelible InK, Green Leaf Partnership, Belle Productions, Michael & Elizabeth Venuti, Deborah & Dave Smith, Mike & Molly Schroeder, Chas & Jen Grossman, Jennifer & Jonathan Allan Soros, Tanninger Entertainment, Tamlyn Shusterman, ATx Random, Paul Liljenquist, Bob & Claire Patterson, Scott Stanton & Carrie Clark, Wendy Gillespie/Karen Tanz, John Gore Organization, Betsy Dollinger, Tima Productions (LaChanze & Marylee Fairbanks), Playhouse Square, Geffen Playhouse/Howard Tenenbaum/Linda B. Rubin Prods, Margot Astrachan, Rose Maxi, Toni R. Israel, and Cornice Productions.

'The Outsiders' had its world premiere in March 2023 at La Jolla Playhouse.

FAQs

What is 'The Outsiders' musical about?
'The Outsiders' musical is an adaptation of S.E. Hinton's 1967 teen novel and Francis Ford Coppola's 1983 film. It tells the story of Ponyboy Curtis, Johnny Cade, and their group of 'outsiders' in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1967, highlighting the divisions between different social groups.

When does 'The Outsiders' musical debut on Broadway?
Previews for 'The Outsiders' musical begin on March 16, 2024, at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, with the official opening night scheduled for April 11, 2024.