The Outsiders at Kennedy Center Opera House

The Outsiders Musical

When a famed story hits the stage, it is usually pretty clear that it is bound to follow in the footsteps of its source - and the ‘The Outsiders’, masterfully set to music by Jonathan Clay, Zach Chance, and Justin Levine, and its book ingeniously crafted by Adam Rapp and Justin Levine, is no exception to the rule.

The story

The story, touching on the susceptibility of teenage boys to brutality and suffering, the socio-economic struggles the working-class youth are faced with, the trepidations and confusions of being young, conflict, teen angst, and, of course, romance, hit the stage like a ton of bricks in 2023, and opened at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre on Broadway in 2024.

Its clever fusion of sound, lighting, movement, no holds barred story, and prodigious cast mostly comprising debutantes, oozed with that x-factor only a new creation can bring and blew audiences from all walks of life away. ‘The Outsiders’ landed four Tony Awards, an Outer Critics Circle Award, two Drama Desk Awards, a Theatre World Award, as well as a Chita Rivera Award.

If you’re a fan, you’ll remember Ponyboy Curtis, Johnny Cade, and the lot, the violence between the two rival gangs and working-class ‘Greasers’ and the upper-middle-class ‘Socs’ in 1960s Tulsa. If not, you’ll meet them soon enough, and you’ll fall in love.

The experience

Not only is ‘The Outsiders’ doused with terrific 60s-sounding show tunes tinged with folk and pop-country influences masterfully created by Jonathan Clay, Justin Levine, and Jamestown Revival’s Zach Chance, but also boasts flawlessly choreographed fight scenes, powerful visual vignettes, creative choices that can put even the most accomplished directors to shame, choreography that will make you wonder whether ‘ballet of violence’ is a thing, and production value that makes ‘The Outsiders’ step into the inner circle of the top Broadway productions.

Kennedy Center Opera House Information

If you were especially keen on a fantastic night at the theatre, the Kennedy Center Opera House is the place to be this summer. Located just down the road from you, the Kennedy Center Opera House has everything it takes to bring a production such as ‘The Outsiders’ to life.

From its top-tier sound and lighting systems to the large amount of luxurious seating on offer, from the great amenities to its superb acoustics - the Kennedy Center Opera House might as well have been a Broadway stage itself! Regardless of your seating preferences and budget, you’re guaranteed an unparalleled theatrical experience!

For more information, please contact the Kennedy Center Opera House directly via their website or telephone.

Ticket Information

Worried about what a stirring new production hot off Broadway would cost to see? Don’t stress!

Tickets are priced from as low as $104 and can be purchased directly from the Kennedy Center Opera House’s box office, our trusted online marketplace, Ticket Squeeze, or alternatively, simply click on the ‘Get Tickets’ button now to be redirected and grab those premier seats! Following in the footsteps of the previous runs of ‘The Outsiders’, tickets are bound to sell out fast, but not to worry - resale tickets for premier seats are always available.

Where to get The Outsiders musical tickets?

Tickets for all dates at the Kennedy Center Opera House can be purchased directly from the box office, or for the ultimate convenience and reliable online purchases, you can head over to www.TicketSqueeze.com now.