C. Thomas Howell

Review: THE OUTSIDERS National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - Dec 3, 2025

Based on S. E. Hinton’s 1967 novel of the same name as well as Francis Ford Coppola’s 1983 film adaptation. The Outsiders is set in Tulsa, Oklahoma in the 1960s. The story follows Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade, and their Greaser family of ‘outsiders’ as they battle with their affluent rivals, the Socs. Together, the Greasers fight for survival and a quest for purpose in a world that doesn't accept them.

Review: THE OUTSIDERS at Broadway At The Hobby Center
by Jonathan Netek - Nov 19, 2025

Adapted from S.E. Hinton’s 1967 novel and Francis Ford Coppola's iconic 1983 film, this Tony-award winning musical features a book by Adam Rapp and Justin Levine, music and lyrics by folk band Jamestown Revival’s Jonathan Clay & Zach Chance.

Review Roundup: THE OUTSIDERS Embarks on National Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2025

The North American Tour of The Outsiders is now underway. The tour launched at Shea's Buffalo Theatre in September. Read the reviews for the tour so far here!

Review: THE OUTSIDERS at Bass Concert Hall
by Joni Lorraine - Oct 23, 2025

S.E. Hinton was just fifteen years old when she began her now-seminal novel The Outsiders. Inspired by her experiences growing up in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the book became a defining work of young adult literature and has been taught in middle schools across the country for decades.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 18, 2025- WICKED Tops the Grosses, REAL WOMEN Closing Announced, and More
by - Jun 18, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is  June 18, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Photos: Original Film 'Ponyboy' C. Thomas Howell Attends THE OUTSIDERS on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 17, 2025

C. Thomas Howell, who played the role of Ponyboy in the film version of The Outsiders, recently paid a visit to the Broadway musical. He posed with the cast after the show, including the musical's Ponyboy, Brody Grant. Check out photos here!

Francis Ford Coppola Celebrated with AFI Life Achievement Award
by Emmy Rice - Apr 27, 2025

The American Film Institute (AFI) presented the 50th AFI Life Achievement Award to Francis Ford Coppola on Saturday, April 26, at a Gala Tribute at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, surrounded by icons in the entertainment community.

Video: See Dennis Quaid and Penelope Ann Miller in First Trailer for REAGAN
by Josh Sharpe - May 24, 2024

ShowBiz Direct has released the trailer for the upcoming film, REAGAN, starring Dennis Quaid as Ronald Reagan, set to hit theaters nationwide on August 30, 2024. In addition to Quaid, the film boasts a stellar cast including Academy Award® Winner Jon Voight, Golden Globe Nominee Penelope Ann Miller, BAFTA nominee Mena Suvari, Emmy Award & Golden Globe Award Nominee Kevin Dillon, and Disney star, David Henrie. Watch the trailer now!

Video: THE OUTSIDERS Actor Brody Grant Talks Personal Connection on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 10, 2024

The Outsiders star Brody Grant visited Good Mornng America on Tuesday to discuss his role as Ponyboy Curtis in the new musical. He highlighted the deep connection he has with the piece, pointing out this his mother had posters of C. Thomas Howell, Matt Dillon, and Rob Lowe on her locker when she was in high school. Watch the video here!

Broadway Stage and Screen- A Spring 2024 Watch Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 30, 2024

A new Broadway season has arrived at last, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, 10 are already films that you can watch from home. If you are seeing any of the below productions in 2024, check out how you can study up beforehand or unpack afterwards!

Video: Netflix Gets 'OBLITERATED' with Official Trailer Debut for New Action-Comedy Series
by Michael Major - Sep 27, 2023

The series regulars are Shelley Hennig, Nick Zano, C. Thomas Howell, Kimi Rutledge, Paola Lázaro, Terrence Terrell, Alyson Gorske, and Eugene Kim. Recurring is Carl Lumbly, David Costabile, Lindsey Kraft, Costa Ronin, Tobias Jelinek, and Minnie Mills, with guest stars Lori Petty, Virginia Madsen, Clive Standen, and more. Watch the video trailer!

What We Know So Far About THE OUTSIDERS Musical
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 26, 2023

The Outsiders is coming to Broadway! The new musical will arrive this season at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre with previews beginning Saturday, March 16, 2024 ahead of a Thursday, April 11, 2024 opening night. What do you need to know until then?

Netflix Adds Guest Stars to Action-Comedy Series From COBRA KAI Creators, OBLITERATED
by Michael Major - Oct 5, 2022

Additional guest stars joining the cast include Virginia Madsen (Joy, Sideways) as “Marge,” Lori Petty (Station Eleven, Orange is the New Black) as “Crazy Susan,” Keston John (Avatar: The Way of Water, The Good Place)as “Mr. Dugan,” Clive Standen (Taken, Vikings) as “Liam,” and Ivan G’vera (The Defeated, Freud) as “Vlad.” 

Dark Comedy BECAUSE WE'RE FAMILY to Have World Premiere at 25th Annual Dances With Films Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2022

The new feature film BECAUSE WE'RE FAMILY, a dark comedy, co-directed by first time directors Angela Stern and Christine Nyhart is set to make its World Premiere at the 2022 Dances With Films Festival in Los Angeles, CA on June 15th.

Rollin Jewett's THE BIG DREAM to be Presented at The Downtown Urban Arts Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2021

The Downtown Urban Arts Festival will enter The Twilight Zone with the premiere of genre play- and screenwriter, Rollin Jewett's latest play, THE BIG DREAM, JUNE 23 @ 7:00 p.m. at the Abrons Arts Center, 466 Grand St, NYC.

HALF PAST TWO Releasing New Single 'Shine' Nov. 13
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 5, 2020

Half Past Two is a 9-piece blend of ska, rock, reggae, and pop punk from Orange County, California.

Marilyn Manson, Ali Larter & More Join CREEPSHOW Season Two
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 28, 2020

Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thriller and the supernatural, today announced additional casting for the sophomore season of its hit series Creepshow.

BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE ULTIMATE TRILOGY Heads To 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 27, 2020

Great Scott! In 1985, Director Robert Zemeckis, Executive Producer Steven Spielberg and Producer/Screenwriter Bob Gale embarked on a three-part journey through time that broke box-office records worldwide and catapulted BACK TO THE FUTURE into one of the most beloved trilogies in motion picture history.

BWW Interview: Perennial Film & TV Actor C. Thomas Howell Making His Theatrical Debut in WORST-CASE SCENARIO
by Gil Kaan - Mar 17, 2020

After 46 years of steady work in front of film and television cameras, C. Thomas Howell will be making his theatrical debut in the world premiere of D.M. Conte's WORST-CASE SCENARIO at the Hudson Comedy Central Backstage Theatre beginning (hopefully) April 2020. Since Thomas made his first screen appearance in Steven Spielberg 1982's phenomenon E.T, The Extra Terrestrial at the ripe young age of 15, Thomas has been working steadily, exhibiting his acting chops in over two hundred shows, including Francis Coppola's cult favorite The Outsider, and in numerous television series and films. Thomas managed to carve out some time to answer some of my inquisitive queries.

C. Thomas Howell Will Star in World Premiere of WORST-CASE SCENARIO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2020

What if you met the person you've been waiting for your whole life, just as a nuclear apocalypse was heading your way? Worlds collide in a tiki bar at the edge of Kauai when an aimless Silicon Valley dropout meets the bar's brassy owner, who has a plan for all worst-case scenarios, except one... finding love.