The Outsiders

The Outsiders is a new musical adaptation of S.E. Hinton's classic novel, making its debut at the Jacobs Theatre. This production brings the story of Ponyboy Curtis, Johnny Cade, and the Greasers and Socs to the stage, featuring a score that draws on American roots music and a book co-written by Justin Levine and Adam Rapp. It's a look at youth, class divisions, and loyalty in 1960s Tulsa. This Friday evening showing on November 20th offers a chance to see The Outsiders in its initial run on Broadway in New York. The Jacobs Theatre provides a traditional proscenium setting for this kind of narrative-driven musical theater. It should appeal to those who appreciate dramatic storytelling with a contemporary musical sensibility.