The Outsiders at Academy of Music

The Outsiders - The Musical

S.E. Hinton’s retro classic ‘The Outsiders’ has been one of those have-to reads since it first hit the shelves in 1967|has been one of those books everybody need to read at least once in their lives since it was first released}, and even though some eyebrows were raised at the no holds barred content flexing both muscle and tenderness at the same time, we were all moved by the relevance of the tale of Tonyboy Curtis, Johnny Cade, Sodapop Curtis, Cherry Valance and the others.

The question is, however, will the musical be able to fill the shoes of the iconic novel?

And the answer is a resounding yes! Since its premiere in 2023 at the La Jolla Playhouse and making its Broadway debut in 2024, ‘The Outsiders’ had its hands on the hearts of every single audience member, making them fall in love with the adored story all over again. The wonderful union of story, sound, lights, and movement results in a visually stirring experience that will linger in any audience member’s mind for a long time afterwards.

Add a 60s-sounding score tinged with folk influences and a dash of pop-country masterfully crafted by Jamestown Revival’s Jonathan Clay and Zach Chance alongside Justin Levine, delivered in the superb voices of a magnificent cast peppered with debuts, a generous serving of captivating visual imagery, high-octane choreography, a gritty, yet effective warehouse-like set, and a fiery, visceral approach to the violence, and top it with creative choices that hit all the right notes, and you have a production that is destined to become one of Broadway’s favorites.

‘The Outsiders’ ticks all the boxes and then some: the excitement of both newness and familiarity boiling over into a superb theatrical production, the pangs and passions of being young and the continuous scuffles of have-nots in a world of have-its, questions about the exposure of teenage boys to violence and harm, the difficulties of being an outsider, and the struggles of having a lot of heart and remaining truthful in an unkind world, the wow-effect of everything you’d want in a production done perfectly and the realization that every single award on ‘The Outsiders’ award shelf was well deserved - including four Tony Awards, an Outer Critics Circle Award, two Drama Desk Awards, a Theatre World Award, and a Chita Rivera Award.

There is no doubt: ‘The Outsiders’ is an outsider stepping into the inner-circle of top Broadway productions.

Academy Of Music Information

Are you wondering whether the venue will be able to handle the demands of a production hot off Broadway? Allow us to put your mind at ease, because the Academy Of Music has it all and then some! Apart from being nestled in the heart of Pennsylvania, the Academy Of Music ticks all the boxes: to-the-minute facilities making it suitable for even the most demanding musicals, top-notch lighting and sound systems that can give any Broadway theatre a run for its money, plenty of luxurious seating spread across different levels and areas to ensure those magnificent, crystal-clear sight-lines, lots of safe parking, and wonderful amenities.

Please contact the Academy Of Music directly by phone or their website should you require more information.

Ticket Information

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