The Outsiders
Tony-winning Best Musical adaptation of S.E. Hinton's novel and Coppola's film about Tulsa's greasers and Socs.
- Theatre
- Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre
- 242 W 45th St, New York, NY
- Opened
- April 11, 2024
- Run time
- 2h 40m
About The Outsiders
The Outsiders brings S.E. Hinton's seminal 1967 novel and Francis Ford Coppola's 1983 film adaptation to the Broadway stage as a new musical. This Tony-winning production immerses audiences in the turbulent world of 1960s Tulsa, Oklahoma, where the rivalries between the working-class Greasers and the affluent Socs escalate into a struggle for identity and survival. The narrative centers on Ponyboy Curtis and his chosen family of Greasers, as they navigate poverty, prejudice, and the pursuit of belonging in a society sharply divided by social class.
Playing at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, located at 242 W 45th St, this adaptation captures the raw emotion and stark realities of Hinton's original story. The musical explores themes of loyalty, empathy, and the enduring hope for a better future amidst adversity. Audiences can anticipate a dynamic theatrical experience, translating the gritty charm and emotional depth of the source material into a contemporary musical format. The production, which opened on April 11, 2024, has been recognized with a Tony Award for Best Musical, underscoring its impact and critical acclaim.
The creative team behind The Outsiders has crafted a production that honors the spirit of its predecessors while offering a fresh perspective for a new generation of theatergoers. The musical delves into the characters' inner lives and the complexities of their circumstances, providing a compelling portrayal of youth on the fringe. Its Broadway run invites audiences to revisit this classic tale, offering a vibrant reimagining that resonates with its timeless message of understanding and connection across societal divides. The 160-minute runtime allows for a comprehensive exploration of the story's key events and character arcs.
Seeing The Outsiders live
What attending this kind of production is like
Theatre rewards attention to the room. Sound carries differently, entrances and exits are part of the staging, and the audience's collective quiet is something a recording cannot reproduce.
Seat position changes what you notice rather than only how well you see. Front-of-orchestra seats give you faces and detail but a steep angle on staging; further back and one level up you gain the full picture and choreography, which many productions are designed around.
The performance you choose matters too. Weeknight, matinee and weekend performances tend to draw different audiences, and casting can vary between performances in ways published by the production rather than by us.
Timing is unforgiving in theatre. Curtain times are firm, latecomers are seated at the house's discretion, and interval length is set by the production — so build the evening around the published start time.
Last reviewed 2026-09-08
The Outsiders ticket buying guide
Understanding theatre seating language before you compare offers
Learn the vocabulary of the house you are attending. Orchestra or stalls seating sits at stage level; mezzanine, dress circle or balcony levels rise behind or above it. The same words describe different geometry in different theatres, so read the specific venue's layout.
Sightlines matter as much as distance. Overhangs, side angles and safety rails affect what you can see, and a well-placed seat further back often beats a cheap seat at an extreme angle.
Choose the performance deliberately. Matinees, weeknights and weekends differ in atmosphere and availability, and any casting information should come from the production itself.
Compare all-in totals for the exact number of seats you need, and check whether the seats you are considering are genuinely adjacent.
Last reviewed 2026-09-08
The Outsiders ticket questions
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Last reviewed 2026-09-08
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Frequently asked questions
- What is The Outsiders musical about?
- The Outsiders musical is an adaptation of S.E. Hinton's novel and Francis Ford Coppola's film, focusing on the class conflict between the Greasers and Socs in 1960s Tulsa, Oklahoma.
- Where is The Outsiders musical playing?
- The Outsiders musical is playing at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, located at 242 W 45th St, New York, NY.
- How long is The Outsiders musical?
- The Outsiders musical has a runtime of 160 minutes.
- When did The Outsiders musical open on Broadway?
- The Outsiders musical opened on Broadway on April 11, 2024.
- Has The Outsiders musical won any awards?
- Yes, The Outsiders musical won a Tony Award for Best Musical.