Jeff & Rick Kuperman give us a deep dive on the process of creating the choreography for The Outsiders. They discuss their unique collaborative relationship as brothers and how that helped form the framework for The Outsiders, a show about brothers.
Jeff Kuperman
Jeff Kuperman is a choreographer, choreography whose BroadwayWorld credits include Sweet Charity, The Outsiders, and The Last Five Years.
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From The Cast of The Outsiders-Melody Rose, Sarah Grace Mariani, Tilly Evans-Krueger, Kristen Carcone, Henry Julian Gendron, Milena J. Comeau, Rick Kuperman, Barton Cowperthwaite, Victor Carrillo Tracey, Jordan Chin, RJ Higton, Sean Harrison Jones, Kevin Csolak, Jeff Kuperman
Date:
05/21/2024
From: Photos: On the Red Carpet for the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards
Producer Angelina Jolie, Producer Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, Original film star Matt Dillon, Joshua Boone, Dan Berry, Jason Schmidt, Sky Lakota-Lynch, Brody Grant, Emma Pittman, Brent Comer, Kevin William Paul, Daryl Tofa, Tilly Evans-Krueger, Jordan Chin, Milena J. Comeau, Barton Cowperthwaite, Tilly Evans-Krueger, Henry Gendron, RJ Higton, Wonza Johnson, Sean Harrison Jones, Maggie Kuntz, Renni Anthony Magee, SarahGrace Mariani, Melody Rose, Josh Strobl, Victor Carrillo Tracey, Trevor Wayne, Cast Member/Associate Choreographer Tilly Evans-Kreuger, Director Danya Taymor, Associate Director Miranda Cornell, Book Writer Adam Rapp, Music & Lyrics, Musical Supervision & Arrangements/Orchestrations Justin Levine, Music & Lyrics Jamestown Revival's Zach Chance, Associate Choreographer Kristen Carcone, Choreographers Jeff Kuperman and Rick Kuperman with the Company of "The Outsiders"
Date:
04/04/2024
From: Photos: Original Greaser Matt Dillion Visits THE OUTSIDERS on Broadway
Productions
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Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Choreography
Jeff Kuperman, The Outsiders
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Choreography (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
Jeff Kuperman, The Outsiders
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Choreography
Jeff Kuperman, The Outsiders
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Choreography
Jeff Kuperman, Alice by Heart
Videos
Video: Go Inside THE OUTSIDERS Tour Rehearsals With New Cast Members
by Joshua Wright - 2026-09-14 11:23:47
Video: P!nk Performs 'Hopeless War' From THE OUTSIDERS with Daughter Willow
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-02 17:20:32
Video: THE LAST FIVE YEARS Standbys Noah Kieserman & Nasia Thomas Have Special Performance
by Michael Major - 2025-06-16 09:44:10
Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren Reflect on Artistic Risk & Social Media Pressure
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-27 10:00:40
Video: Nick Jonas Shares the Biggest Difference Between Touring and Broadway
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-16 14:00:43
Video: How Nick Jonas Learned 'The Schmuel Song' From THE LAST FIVE YEARS
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-15 15:15:53
Video: Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren Reveal Their Favorite Moments in THE LAST FIVE YEARS
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-04-11 18:01:08
Video: What Adrienne Warren Wants People to Know About Broadway Previews
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-04-01 12:26:31
Video: Whitney White Shares Why She Cast Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren in THE LAST FIVE YEARS
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-25 16:47:14
Watch Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren's Performance of 'The Next Ten Minutes' From THE LAST FIVE YEARS on The Tonight Show"
by Stephi Wild - 2025-03-14 10:10:33
Video: Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren Perform From THE LAST FIVE YEARS
by Stephi Wild - 2025-01-22 08:17:30
Video: Danya Taymor and Emma Pittman Talk THE OUTSIDERS on Good Morning America
by Blair Ingenthron - 2025-01-04 14:12:51
Video: THE OUTSIDERS Cast and Composers Perform 'Far Away From Tulsa'
by Stephi Wild - 2024-12-12 09:07:16
Video: LIFE AND TRUST Welcomes Andrew Barth Feldman for 100th Performance
by A.A. Cristi - 2024-10-29 23:18:06
Video: Watch the 'Hoods Turned Heroes' Music Video From THE OUTSIDERS
by Michael Major - 2024-10-15 10:52:16
Video: Brody Grant & Emma Pittman Sing 'I Could Talk to You All Night' from THE OUTSIDERS
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-08-09 14:26:28
Video: Joshua Boone Records 'Little Brother' from THE OUTSIDERS
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-07-14 15:18:24
News
THE OUTSIDERS Extends Group Reservations Through January 2028
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2026
The Tony-winning musical at Broadway's Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre is now accepting group sales reservations for performances through early 2028. Learn more about how to get tickets here.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2026
The Tony-winning musical at Broadway's Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre is now accepting group sales reservations for performances through early 2028. Learn more about how to get tickets here.
THE OUTSIDERS Tour to Play Portland's Keller Auditorium
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2026
The Tony Award-winning Best Musical based on S.E. Hinton's novel will perform at Keller Auditorium in Portland. The production features an original score and choreography by Tony Award nominees.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2026
The Tony Award-winning Best Musical based on S.E. Hinton's novel will perform at Keller Auditorium in Portland. The production features an original score and choreography by Tony Award nominees.
THE OUTSIDERS Tour to Play Limited Engagement at Orpheum Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2026
The tour of the Tony Award-winning best musical THE OUTSIDERS will perform at ATG San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre. The production is based on S.E. Hinton's novel and Francis Ford Coppola's film.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2026
The tour of the Tony Award-winning best musical THE OUTSIDERS will perform at ATG San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre. The production is based on S.E. Hinton's novel and Francis Ford Coppola's film.
THE OUTSIDERS at Baltimore Hippodrome Tickets on Sale This Week
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2026
The Tony Award-winning musical THE OUTSIDERS will begin ticket sales for a run at Baltimore's Hippodrome Theatre. The production, based on S.E. Hinton's novel and Francis Ford Coppola's film, is currently playing on Broadway.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2026
The Tony Award-winning musical THE OUTSIDERS will begin ticket sales for a run at Baltimore's Hippodrome Theatre. The production, based on S.E. Hinton's novel and Francis Ford Coppola's film, is currently playing on Broadway.
THE OUTSIDERS Unveils New Broadway Cast Members
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2026
The Outsiders has revealed cast updates for the Broadway production at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Original cast member Daryl Tofa plays his final performance as 'Two-Bit,' with current company member Derek Jordan Taylor taking over the role.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2026
The Outsiders has revealed cast updates for the Broadway production at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Original cast member Daryl Tofa plays his final performance as 'Two-Bit,' with current company member Derek Jordan Taylor taking over the role.
THE OUTSIDERS Will Play Popejoy Hall in Albuquerque
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2026
The Tony Award-winning Best Musical THE OUTSIDERS will play Popejoy Hall for seven performances. Single tickets range from $52 to $179.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2026
The Tony Award-winning Best Musical THE OUTSIDERS will play Popejoy Hall for seven performances. Single tickets range from $52 to $179.
THE OUTSIDERS Releases New Block of Tickets For Broadway Run
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2026
The Tony Award-winning best musical THE OUTSIDERS has released additional single tickets for performances at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, with student group tickets available through the school year.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2026
The Tony Award-winning best musical THE OUTSIDERS has released additional single tickets for performances at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, with student group tickets available through the school year.
Video: Go Inside THE OUTSIDERS Tour Rehearsals With New Cast Members
by Joshua Wright - Sep 14, 2026
THE OUTSIDERS Musical has shared a behind-the-scenes video giving fans a glimpse inside rehearsals for its ongoing national tour, spotlighting newly added members of the touring company as they prepare to step into the production.
by Joshua Wright - Sep 14, 2026
THE OUTSIDERS Musical has shared a behind-the-scenes video giving fans a glimpse inside rehearsals for its ongoing national tour, spotlighting newly added members of the touring company as they prepare to step into the production.
Second Year Cast Set For THE OUTSIDERS National Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Nolan White will lead THE OUTSIDERS national tour as Ponyboy Curtis when the second year begins September 19 in Denver, with stops including Los Angeles, Costa Mesa, Seattle and San Francisco.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Nolan White will lead THE OUTSIDERS national tour as Ponyboy Curtis when the second year begins September 19 in Denver, with stops including Los Angeles, Costa Mesa, Seattle and San Francisco.
Review: THE OUTSIDERS MUSICAL at Walton Arts Center
by Theresa Bertram - Sep 3, 2026
What did our critic think of THE OUTSIDERS MUSICAL at Walton Arts Center?
by Theresa Bertram - Sep 3, 2026
What did our critic think of THE OUTSIDERS MUSICAL at Walton Arts Center?
THE OUTSIDERS Tickets to Go on Sale for Portland Engagement
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2026
Tickets for the Tony Award-winning musical THE OUTSIDERS will go on sale for its Portland run at Keller Auditorium, presented by Broadway in Portland.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2026
Tickets for the Tony Award-winning musical THE OUTSIDERS will go on sale for its Portland run at Keller Auditorium, presented by Broadway in Portland.
THE OUTSIDERS to Return to San Diego Civic Theatre This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2026
The Tony Award-winning Best Musical will play a one-week engagement at the San Diego Civic Theatre, following its world premiere at La Jolla Playhouse before transferring to Broadway.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2026
The Tony Award-winning Best Musical will play a one-week engagement at the San Diego Civic Theatre, following its world premiere at La Jolla Playhouse before transferring to Broadway.
THE OUTSIDERS Tour to Play Salt Lake City This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2026
The Tony Award-winning musical THE OUTSIDERS is set to play Salt Lake City as part of its touring run, Broadway Across America has announced.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2026
The Tony Award-winning musical THE OUTSIDERS is set to play Salt Lake City as part of its touring run, Broadway Across America has announced.
THE OUTSIDERS Seattle Engagement to Open Ticket Sales
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2026
Single tickets for the Tony Award-winning musical THE OUTSIDERS will go on sale for its Seattle run at The Paramount, with performances based on S.E. Hinton's novel and Francis Ford Coppola's film.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2026
Single tickets for the Tony Award-winning musical THE OUTSIDERS will go on sale for its Seattle run at The Paramount, with performances based on S.E. Hinton's novel and Francis Ford Coppola's film.
Review: THE OUTSIDERS National Tour Presented by Broadway In Chicago
by Rachel Weinberg - Aug 8, 2026
The Outsiders remains an exhilarating and inventive musical adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s acclaimed 1967 novel. I enjoyed this tour so much on first viewing that I came back six months later!
by Rachel Weinberg - Aug 8, 2026
The Outsiders remains an exhilarating and inventive musical adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s acclaimed 1967 novel. I enjoyed this tour so much on first viewing that I came back six months later!
THE OUTSIDERS Original Broadway Cast Recording Hits Over 100 Million Streams
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2026
The Grammy-nominated Original Broadway Cast Recording of The Outsiders has surpassed 100 million streams worldwide across all digital platforms, and continues to be streamed over 100,000 times daily.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2026
The Grammy-nominated Original Broadway Cast Recording of The Outsiders has surpassed 100 million streams worldwide across all digital platforms, and continues to be streamed over 100,000 times daily.
Review: THE OUTSIDERS at Princess Of Wales Theatre
by Elizabeth Armstrong - Jun 19, 2026
The Outsiders’ Canadian debut, presented with Mirvish Productions, is a seamless, multi-sensory delight that evokes strong reactions from traditionally quiet Toronto audiences.
by Elizabeth Armstrong - Jun 19, 2026
The Outsiders’ Canadian debut, presented with Mirvish Productions, is a seamless, multi-sensory delight that evokes strong reactions from traditionally quiet Toronto audiences.
THE OUTSIDERS Will Come to the Saenger Theatre in September
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026
Broadway in New Orleans will launch its 2026-27 season with the New Orleans premiere of The Outsiders, playing the Saenger Theatre beginning in September.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026
Broadway in New Orleans will launch its 2026-27 season with the New Orleans premiere of The Outsiders, playing the Saenger Theatre beginning in September.
Video: THE OUTSIDERS Cast Performs at WNYC Concert Event
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 11, 2026
The cast of Broadway's Tony-winning musical The Outsiders joined WNYC on Thursday for a special appearance as part of the Broadway On The Radio series. Watch the hour-long event, which featured performances from the show.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 11, 2026
The cast of Broadway's Tony-winning musical The Outsiders joined WNYC on Thursday for a special appearance as part of the Broadway On The Radio series. Watch the hour-long event, which featured performances from the show.
THE OUTSIDERS North American Tour Recoups Investment
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
The Outsiders North American Tour has recouped its capitalization of $11,000,000 after 29 weeks on the road. Learn more about the tour and how to get tickets to an upcoming stop here!
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
The Outsiders North American Tour has recouped its capitalization of $11,000,000 after 29 weeks on the road. Learn more about the tour and how to get tickets to an upcoming stop here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Jeff Kuperman been nominated for?
Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for The Outsiders, Outstanding Choreography (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Outsiders, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for The Outsiders and Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Alice by Heart.
Podcasts
Ep324 - Rick & Jeff Kuperman: It Always Starts with the Rumble
Rick and Jeff Kuperman talk about their roles as choreographers for the Broadway production of "The Outsiders," diving deep into various aspects of the show's creation, from choreography and staging to its technical elements like sound and lighting.
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