In Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1967, Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade and their Greaser family of “outsiders” battle with their affluent rivals, the Socs. This thrilling new Broadway musical 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.”
This wild musical swing wouldn’t hold together without powerful leadership from Ponyboy, the 14-year-old narrator of the original novel. If Ponyboy rings false, nothing else works. Luckily, Nolan White’s performance kept the musical firmly in reality. Rooting the story with a wry fragility, Ponyboy’s observations played as wise and heartbreaking. His fourth wall breaks and meta commentary could be grating in the wrong hands, but White’s hangdog sensibility and pure vocals enraptured the audience.
Performance-wise, this touring cast absolutely delivers. Nolan White anchors the production as Ponyboy with the same earnest, compelling presence that C. Thomas Howell brought to the film. Corbin Drew Ross as Sodapop is a delightful surprise after an extended shirtless introduction, his Act II solo reveals a warm, lovely voice, and he brings both humor and heart to the role. Emma Hearn’s Cherry Valance is a welcome presence every time she sings. Bonale Fambrini (Johnny Cade) is wonderful and has great chemistry with Ponyboy. Tyler Jordan Wesley (as Dallas Winston) is menacing and his voice is strong and haunting.
| 2024 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
| 2025 | US Tour |
North American Tour US Tour |
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