Star-Studded 'The Outsiders' Musical Debuts on Broadway Amid Mixed Reviews
April 12, 2024
The new musical 'The Outsiders' opened on Broadway at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre on April 11, 2024.
Based on S.E. Hinton's novel and the 1983 film, the show currently has no plans for a national tour.
Reception has been mixed, with critiques focused on over-explained dialogue, underwhelming music, and deviations from the original source material.
The musical, featuring Jamestown Revival's music and lyrics, runs for 2 hours and 25 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission.
Opening night saw a successful turnout, with lead actor Brody Grant affirming the show's contemporary relevance.
Celebrities such as producer Angelina Jolie and author S.E. Hinton attended the premiere, indicating notable support.
There is hope among the Oklahoma delegation for the musical to reach Tulsa and create a significant cultural impact.
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The Guardian • Apr 12, 2024
The Outsiders review – ’60s-set classic makes for a solid, if unspectacular, Broadway musical
The Washington Post • Apr 11, 2024
Like many musical adaptations, ‘The Outsiders’ overexplains itself
Playbill • Apr 12, 2024
Reviews: What Do Critics Think of The Outsiders on Broadway?
Playbill • Apr 12, 2024
Reviews: What Do Critics Think of The Outsiders on Broadway?