The Outsiders at Kennedy Center Opera House

The Outsiders - A Must-See Musical

S.E. Hinton’s iconic novel ‘The Outsiders’ was a literary staple in every single middle and high school English class|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 groundbreaking content dealing with the sweeping sense of the fragility of life, 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 - absolutely! Since its premiere in 2023 at the La Jolla Playhouse and moving to Broadway’s Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre in 2024, ‘The Outsiders’ took a firm hold of every audience member, making them fall in love with the beloved story all over again. The wonderful union of story, sound, lights, and movement results in powerful, unparalleled imagery that will linger in any audience member’s mind for a long time afterwards.

Add some Americana-imbued show tunes delivered in the superb voices of a magnificent cast peppered with debuts, a bountiful serving of captivating visual imagery, choreography that will make you wonder whether ballet of violence is a thing, a gritty, yet stunning warehouse-like set, and a fiery, visceral spin on the violence, and top it with theatricality that hit all the right notes, and you have a fresh new musical that is on track to become one of Broadway’s powerhouse productions.

‘The Outsiders’ ticks all the boxes and then some: the thrill of both newness and familiarity boiling over into a superb theatrical production, the struggles of have-nots that are trying to make their small town dreams come true in a world where it seems nearly impossible, questions about the exposure of teenage boys to violence and harm, the fragility of life and love, and the struggles of having a lot of heart and remaining truthful in an unkind world, that moment you grasp that you’re actually witnessing one of the world’s best, latest productions and the realization that every single award that ‘The Outsiders’ received 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.

Kennedy Center Opera House 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 Kennedy Center Opera House has it all and then some! Apart from being nestled in the heart of District Of Columbia, the Kennedy Center Opera House ticks all the boxes: to-the-minute facilities making it an ideal venue for even the most demanding musicals, top-notch lighting and sound systems that will make you think you’re actually on Broadway, plenty of luxurious seating spread across different levels and areas to ensure those incredible, unobstructed sight-lines, lots of safe parking, and first-class amenities.

Please contact the Kennedy Center Opera House directly by phone or their website should you require more information.

Ticket Information

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