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Rick Kuperman

Rick Kuperman is a choreographer, director whose BroadwayWorld credits include Sweet Charity, The Outsiders, and The Last Five Years.

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Sweet Charity
 
[Broadway, 2027]
Director
Choreographer
The Outsiders
 
[US Tour, 2025]
Choreographer
The Last Five YearsThe Last Five Years
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Choreography
Life and TrustLife and Trust
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024] [Replacement]
Co-Director[Replacement]
The OutsidersThe Outsiders
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Choreography
CyranoCyrano
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Choreographer
Alice By HeartAlice By Heart
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Director
CyranoCyrano
 
[East Haddam, CT (Regional), 2018]
Choreographer

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Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Choreography

Rick Kuperman, The Outsiders

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Choreography (Broadway or Off-Broadway)

Rick Kuperman, The Outsiders

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Choreography

Rick Kuperman, The Outsiders

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Choreography

Rick Kuperman, Alice by Heart

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Second Year Cast Set For THE OUTSIDERS National Tour Photo
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.
THE OUTSIDERS Tickets to Go on Sale for Portland Engagement Photo
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.
THE OUTSIDERS to Return to San Diego Civic Theatre This Fall Photo
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.
Video: Shirley MacLaine Looks Back on SWEET CHARITY in Rare Video Photo
Video: Shirley MacLaine Looks Back on SWEET CHARITY in Rare Video
by Michael Major - Aug 19, 2026

Shirley MacLaine has made a rare appearance in a new video discussing Sweet Charity and its poor performance at the box office. Ahead of Southampton Playhouse's screening of the 1969 film, the icon shared a message in a new video.
THE OUTSIDERS Tour to Play Salt Lake City This Fall Photo
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.
THE OUTSIDERS Seattle Engagement to Open Ticket Sales Photo
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.
Ariana DeBose to Lead SWEET CHARITY Workshop This Fall Photo
Ariana DeBose to Lead SWEET CHARITY Workshop This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2026

An autumn workshop is planned for a new production of the classic Neil Simon / Cy Coleman & Dorothy Fields musical, Sweet Charity, starring Academy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Ariana DeBose.
THE OUTSIDERS Original Broadway Cast Recording Hits Over 100 Million Streams Photo
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.
Review: THE OUTSIDERS at Princess Of Wales Theatre Photo
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. 
THE OUTSIDERS Will Come to the Saenger Theatre in September Photo
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.
Video: THE OUTSIDERS Cast Performs at WNYC Concert Event Photo
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.
THE OUTSIDERS North American Tour Recoups Investment Photo
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!
THE OUTSIDERS Coming to Louisville This August Photo
THE OUTSIDERS Coming to Louisville This August
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026

THE OUTSIDERS, winner of four 2024 Tony Awards including Best Musical, will play The Kentucky Center in Louisville for a limited engagement presented by PNC Broadway in Louisville.
THE OUTSIDERS National Tour is Coming to Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre Photo
THE OUTSIDERS National Tour is Coming to Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2026

The Tony Award winning Best Musical, The Outsiders, based on the seminal novel by S.E. Hinton and Francis Ford Coppola’s film, will return to Broadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre this summer, August 4 – 16, 2026.
THE OUTSIDERS Will Celebrate Two Years on Broadway at the Museum of Broadway Photo
THE OUTSIDERS Will Celebrate Two Years on Broadway at the Museum of Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026

The Outsiders will be celebrating two years on Broadway with a special panel at the Museum of Broadway. The event is set to take place on Wednesday April 8 at 5:30pm. 
THE OUTSIDERS, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, and More Set For The Bushnell 2026-2027 Broadway S Photo
THE OUTSIDERS, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, and More Set For The Bushnell 2026-2027 Broadway Series
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026

The Bushnell has announced its 2026-2027 Broadway Series, showcasing a lineup of new Broadway hits alongside award-winning musicals. The series aims to attract theatergoers with a diverse selection of performances.
THE OUTSIDERS Musical Will Premiere in South Korea in 2027 Photo
THE OUTSIDERS Musical Will Premiere in South Korea in 2027
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2026

The first non-English language replica production of The Outsiders is set to premiere at The GS Arts Center in Seoul, South Korea in August 2027, produced by Seensee Company.
THE OUTSIDERS Releases New Block of Tickets Through January 2027 Photo
THE OUTSIDERS Releases New Block of Tickets Through January 2027
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2026

The Outsiders has released a new block of single tickets for performances through January 31, 2027 at Broadway’s Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
Photos: THE OUTSIDERS New Cast Takes First Bows Photo
Photos: THE OUTSIDERS New Cast Takes First Bows
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 18, 2026

The Outsiders welcomed new cast members beginning on Tuesday, March 17 at the Jacobs Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the cast taking their first bows. Check out photos here
OH, MARY!, THE OUTSIDERS, and More Set For Broadway San Diego 2026-27 Season Photo
OH, MARY!, THE OUTSIDERS, and More Set For Broadway San Diego 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2026

Broadway San Diego has announced its 49th Season, bringing Broadway's current productions direct from New York City to San Diego. Learn more about the lineup here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Rick 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.

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