S.E. Hinton's iconic 1967 novel comes to Broadway in the Tony Award-winning Best Musical of 2024. The Greasers and the Socs clash in 1960s Tulsa in a visceral, rain-soaked production where the rumble scene alone earns a standing ovation every night. Featuring a haunting Americana rock score and choreography critics called the best on Broadway.
“This show is truly wonderful—the story will snatch your heart, the songs and lyrics will make your soul sing, and the technique will leave you gasping. I've seen many shows. The Outsiders is one of the best.”A GUEST · 5,400 RESPONSES
the rain-soaked rumble scene is the single most visceral moment on Broadway right now.
the a cappella 'Stay Gold' number in a spotlight of stars will make you hold your breath.
Jamestown Revival's rock score is unlike anything else on a Broadway stage.
Tony-winning lighting design creates emotional shifts that hit you physically.
the brotherhood between the Curtis boys hits hard—unexpectedly emotional.
second act loses some momentum after the dramatic peak of the rumble.
the musical oversimplifies some moral complexity from the novel.
not all the songs are equally memorable despite the score's atmosphere.
the show explains its emotions a bit too explicitly at times.
people expecting a traditional pop-Broadway sound. those wanting light entertainment—this show hits you hard. very young kids (violence, mature themes, strong language).
After recouping its $22 million capitalization in January 2026—rare for a new musical in today's environment—The Outsiders is holding strong two years into its run with a replacement cast and a touring juggernaut. It's become Gen Z's Rent: a show that draws screaming teens who've turned its young male leads into TikTok royalty, sometimes to the chagrin of older theatergoers. The rain-soaked rumble remains Broadway's most talked-about fight choreography.
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