Casting & Cities Announced For THE OUTSIDERS North American Tour

Casting and cities has been announces for the first year of the North American tour of The Outsiders, the Tony Award® winning Best Musical. The tour will tech and launch at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre in Buffalo, NY, before its official opening in Tulsa, OK, on Wednesday, October 8 at Tulsa Performing Arts Center.

Leading the cast of The Outsiders are Nolan White as Ponyboy Curtis, Bonale Fambrini as Johnny Cade, Tyler Jordan Wesley as Dallas Winston, Travis Roy Rogers as Darrel Curtis, Corbin Drew Ross as Sodapop Curtis, Emma Hearn as Cherry Valance, Jaydon Nget as Two-Bit, Mark Doyle as Bob, and Jackson Reagin as Paul. At certain performances, Jordan DeAndre Williams will play the role of Ponyboy.

The touring company also features Seth Ajani, Christian Arredondo, Brandon Borkowsky, Dante D’Antonio, Gina Gagliano, Hannah Jennens, Giuseppe Little, Sebastian Martinez, Justice Moore, Mekhi Payne, John Michael Peterson, Katie Riedel, Luke Sabracos, Johnathan Tanner, and Alyssa Villareal.

“This is an incredible group of talented actors that we’re delighted to introduce to North America beginning this Fall,” said producer Matthew Rego of The Araca Group. “We can’t wait for audiences to experience the heart and soul this company will bring to S.E. Hinton’s timeless story with choreography by the Tony nominated Rick and Jeff Kuperman and under the direction of Tony Award winner Danya Taymor.”

Announced tour stops are listed below and at https://outsidersmusical.com/tour/.

Adapted from S.E. Hinton’s seminal novel and Francis Ford Coppola’s iconic film, this thrilling new musical takes you to Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1967, where Ponyboy Curtis, his Best Friend Johnny Cade and their Greaser family of ‘outsiders’ battle with their affluent rivals, the Socs. The Outsiders navigates the complexities of self-discovery as the Greasers dream about who they want to become in a world that may never accept them. With a dynamic original score, The Outsiders is a story of friendship, family, belonging…and the realization that there is still “lots of good in the world.”

The winner of four 2024 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, The Outsiders features a book by Tony Award nominee Adam Rapp with Tony Award winner Justin Levine, music and lyrics by Tony Award nominees Jamestown Revival (Jonathan Clay & Zach Chance) and Justin Levine, music supervision, orchestration & arrangements by Justin Levine, choreography by Tony Award nominees Rick Kuperman & Jeff Kuperman and is directed by Tony Award winner Danya Taymor. 

The Outsiders features Scenography by Tony Award nominees AMP featuring Tatiana Kahvegian, Costume Design by Sarafina Bush, Lighting Design by Tony Award winner Brian MacDevitt, Sound Design by Tony Award winner Cody Spencer, Projection Design by Tony Award winner Hana S. Kim, Special Effects Design by Jeremy Chernick & Lillis Meeh, Hair & Wig Design by Alberto “Albee” Alvarado, Makeup Design by Tishonna Ferguson, Sound Effects Specialist Taylor Bense, Creative Consultant Jack Viertel. Music Supervision & Additional Orchestrations by Tony Award nominee Matt Hinkley, Music Direction by Remy Kurs. Production Supervision by Beverly Jenkins, Production Stage Management by Edmond O’Neal. Casting is by The TRC Company/Xavier Rubiano, CSA.

Tour Dates

Buffalo, NY
Sep 17 - Sep 23 2025
Shea's Buffalo Theatre

Omaha, NE
Sep 28 - Oct 4 2025
Orpheum Theater

Tulsa, OK
Oct 7 - Oct 12 2025
Tulsa Performing Arts Center

Nashville, TN
Oct 14 - Oct 19 2025
Tennessee Performing Arts Center

Austin, TX
Oct 21 - Oct 26 2025
Bass Concert Hall

San Antonio, TX
Oct 28 - Nov 2 2025
The Majestic Theatre

Dallas, TX
Nov 4 - Nov 16 2025
Music Hall at Fair Park

Houston, TX
Nov 18 - Nov 23 2025
The Hobby Center

Atlanta, GA
Nov 25 - Nov 30 2025
Fox Theatre

Durham, NC
Dec 2 - Dec 7 2025
DPAC

Greensboro, NC
Dec 9 - Dec 14 2025
Tanger Center

Orlando, FL
Dec 16 - Dec 23 2025
Dr. Phillips Center

Tampa, FL
Dec 27 - Jan 4 2026
Straz Center

St. Louis, MO
Jan 7 - Jan 18 2026
The Fabulous Fox Theatre

Memphis, TN
Jan 20 - Jan 25 2026
Orpheum Theatre

Greenville, SC
Jan 27 - Feb 1 2026
Peace Center

Charlotte, NC
Feb 3 - Feb 8 2026
Belk Theater

Chicago, IL
Feb 10 - Feb 22 2026
Cadillac Palace Theatre

Des Moines, IA
Feb 24 - Mar 1 2026
Des Moines Civic Center

Detroit, MI
Mar 3 - Mar 15 2026
Fisher Theatre

Columbus, OH
Mar 17 - Mar 22 2026
Ohio Theatre

Richmond, VA
Mar 24 - Mar 29 2026
Altria Theatre

Boston, MA
Mar 31 - Apr 12 2026
Citizen’s Opera House

Providence, RI
Apr 14 - Apr 19 2026
Providence Performing Arts Center

Knoxville, TN
Apr 22 - Apr 26 2026
Tennessee Theatre

Cleveland, OH
Apr 28 - May 17 2026
Playhouse Square

Schenectady, NY
May 19 - May 24 2026
Proctors

Philadelphia, PA
May 26 - Jun 7 2026
Academy of Music

Grand Rapids, MI
Jun 9 - Jun 14 2026
DeVos Performance Hall

Toronto, ON
Jun 26 - Jul 26 2026

Washington DC
Jul 28 - Aug 16 2026
The Kennedy Center

Louisville, KY
Aug 18 - Aug 23 2026
Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts

Oklahoma City, OK
Aug 25 - Aug 30 2026
Civic Center Music Hall

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