The Outsiders (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

90%

(577 Ratings)

Positive

93%

Mixed

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Members say

Absorbing, Great staging, Entertaining, Great singing, Ambitious

About the Show

This new musical revives the timeless tale of struggle and brotherhood in 1967 Tulsa.

Set in Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1967, "The Outsiders" follows Ponyboy Curtis, Johnny Cade, and their chosen 'outsider' family. They face a battle for survival and a quest for purpose in a world that rejects them. This powerful new musical rejuvenates the timeless narrative of social divides, familial bonds, and the pursuit of dreams.

Adapted from S.E. Hinton’s pivotal book and Francis Ford Coppola’s iconic film, it boasts a compelling book by Adam Rapp and Justin Levine, accompanied by music and lyrics from Jamestown Revival (Jonathan Clay & Zach Chance) and Justin Levine. Justin Levine handles music supervision, arrangements, and orchestrations, while choreography is by Rick Kuperman & Jeff Kuperman, and directed by Danya Taymor.

Show-Score Member Reviews (176)

100

Must see, Masterful, Great staging, Great acting, Great singing

See it if The Outsiders is spectacular!!!! The cast is amazing!! So much energy, talent, authenticity!!! After the show i just wanted to see it again!

Don't see it if Some people might find 2nd act kind of slow (lots of ballads) I think is just a reflection of the plot. Read more

100

Epic, Edgy, Great acting, Exquisite, Ambitious

See it if You love amazing dancing, direction, acting, and stage combat. See it if you love hot boys and great country music, and epic storytelling.

Don't see it if You are looking for a more traditional golden-age era musical. This is a country-fried epic tale of class warfare at it's finest.

100

Must see, Masterful, Great singing, Great acting, Clever

See it if You like great acting, singing and dancing. The choreography is phenomenal. The fight scene is not to be missed.

Don't see it if If you don’t like musicals. Otherwise there is no reason not to see it. One of the best shows on Bway in awhile.

100

Riveting, Intense, Masterful, Funny, Great singing

See it if You’re a fan of The Outsiders, want a unique Broadway experience with a rough around the edges type of set

Don't see it if N/A Read more

Great singing, Great staging, Exquisite, Entertaining, Absorbing

See it if You love the story of the outsiders and/or want to see a really powerful new musical.

Don't see it if You don’t like musicals.

Great writing, Great staging, Great singing, Great acting, Exquisite

See it if You want to see the best new musical of the season. Big-hearted, sincere, thoughtful, and just perfectly performed by a dynamite young cast

Don't see it if This is traditional musical theater, so not what to catch if you’re looking for innovation or the freshest stories. But still—it’s lovely!

Resonant, Great writing, Great acting, Great singing, Riveting

See it if You’ve ever felt too young or too poor or too dumb or too shy or too big for the small town you grew up in…this show is for you! Great sets.

Don't see it if You’re above it all… can’t (or won’t) remember what it was like to be a confused teenager, especially if you came from a small nowhere town. Read more

Great singing, Great staging, Great writing, Refreshing, Riveting

See it if Some spirited grt yng actrs will make u laugh,they will make u cry&they will make u think. A superb prod esp acting,singing,dancing & music.

Don't see it if Some strobe lights may bother some. While violence is present, it is not central to the show. Read more