THE OUTSIDERS On Broadway - News & Discussion Thread

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 3/7/22 at 4:53pm

La Jolla Playhouse has announced the final two productions for its 2022/2023 season: the world-premiere musical The Outsiders, to run February/March, 2023; and a re-imagined production of Shakespeare's As You Like It, to run November/December, 2022.

The story that defined a generation is re-imagined in a groundbreaking musical for a new generation. In 1967 Tulsa, Oklahoma, the hardened hearts, aching souls and romantic dreams of Ponyboy Curtis, Johnny Cade and their band of greasers take center stage in a fight for survival and a quest for purpose. Adapted from S.E. Hinton's seminal book and Francis Ford Coppola's iconic film, The Outsiders features a book by Pulitzer Prize finalist Adam Rapp (The Sound Inside), music and lyrics by Jamestown Revival (Jonathan Clay and Zach Chance) and Tony Award winner Justin Levine (Moulin Rouge!), music supervision, arrangements and orchestrations by Justin Levine, directed by Obie Award winner Danya Taymor (Pass Over).
 

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/La-Jolla-Playhouse-Announces-THE-OUTSIDERS-and-Re-Imagined-AS-YOU-LIKE-IT-for-20222023-Season-20220307

Updated On: 12/8/23 at 04:53 PM

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 3/7/22 at 5:08pm

Wasn’t this supposed to premiere at the Goodman in Chicago this summer before postponing? Liesel Tommy was initially attached as the director, and now it seems like it’s in the hands of Dayna Taymor. Wonder if there may be some behind the scenes drama going on. Hope it goes well!

Updated On: 1/26/24 at 05:08 PM

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 3/7/22 at 5:30pm

Adam Kaplan was the only cast member whose name I saw had worked on the show at some point during the development process. Looks like he may be involved with the production after Fox canceled The Big Leap.

[The8re phan]

Posted: 3/7/22 at 6:31pm

I've got $5 that says there's a song titled "Stay Gold" here somewhere.........

[Borstalboy]

Posted: 3/7/22 at 7:29pm

And it goes a little something LIKE THIS.

The Outsiders- Stay Gold - YouTube

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 10/28/22 at 11:47pm

ON SALE COUNTDOWN STARTS NOW! THE OUTSIDERS, a story that defined a generation with S.E. Hinton's novel and Francis Ford Coppola's film, is coming to the Playhouse as a world-premiere musical launching Feb 19, 2023. Sign up to receive a ticket alert, secure the best seats and learn more: bit.ly/TheOutsidersLJP

[BETTY22]

Posted: 10/29/22 at 9:00am

This sounds GREAT. 

[Dollypop]

Posted: 10/29/22 at 1:24pm

THE OUTSIDERS was a novel that high school freshmen loved. They frequently finished the book in one night.  (It's not that long a book)

Updated On: 2/16/23 at 01:24 PM

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 1/5/23 at 1:26pm

La Jolla Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for its world-premiere production of The Outsiders, the new musical adapted from S.E. Hinton's seminal novel and Francis Ford Coppola's groundbreaking film. Featuring a book by Pulitzer Prize finalist Adam Rapp, music and lyrics by Jamestown Revival (Jonathan Clay & Zach Chance) and Tony Award winner Justin Levine; music supervision, arrangements and orchestrations by Justin Levine, and choreography by Rick Kuperman & Jeff Kuperman, The Outsiders is directed by Obie Award winner Danya Taymor. The Outsiders will begin preview performances on February 19 (press opening: Saturday, March 4). For tickets and information, please visit LaJollaPlayhouse.org.

The cast features (in order of appearance): Brody Grant as "Ponyboy," Sky Lakota-Lynch as "Johnny," Daniel Marconi as "Randy," Kevin William Paul as "Bob," Brent Comer as "Paul," Ryan Vasquez as "Darrel," Da'Von T. Moody as "Dallas," Jason Schmidt as "Sodapop," Trevor McGhie as "Two-Bit," Piper Patterson as "Cherry," Kiki Lemieux as "Marcia," along with ensemble members Annelise Baker, Jordan Chin, Milena Comeau, Barton Cowperthwaite, Tilly Evans-Krueger, Spencer McCabe Hunsicker, Sean H. Jones, L'ogan J'ones, Renni Magee, Tristan McIntyre, Junior Nyong'o, Melody Rose and Daryl Tofa.

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Brody-Grant-Sky-Lakota-Lynch-Daniel-Marconi-More-to-Star-in-THE-OUTSIDERS-World-Premiere-at-La-Jolla-Playhouse-20230105

Updated On: 1/5/23 at 01:26 PM

[Bill Snibson]

Posted: 1/5/23 at 1:36pm

Have they re-cast the entire show?

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 2/16/23 at 11:43am

https://www.kpbs.org/news/arts-culture/2023/02/15/playhouse-launches-world-premiere-of-the-outsiders

Danya Taymor directs La Jolla Playhouse's world premiere production, and she said that the characters are just trying to get by.

"It's a story about class warfare, it's a story about chosen family and belonging, and it's also a story about masculinity and all its forms, and its tenderness and its aggression and rage, and its love. And at its heart, I think it is about friendship and belonging," Taymor said.

[Moreski93]

Posted: 2/16/23 at 11:47am

I’ve got my ticket for Friday the 24th. It’s the highlight of my west coast trip since I’m from Tulsa.

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 2/18/23 at 11:31pm

Performances begin tomorrow!

[DiscoCrows]

Posted: 2/19/23 at 1:21pm

Excited to hear more about this one. Feels like it's been in development for so long now. Share thoughts if you'll be attending this week!

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 3/4/23 at 3:09pm

Tonight is the official opening and reviews should be available soon!

[BroadwayBaby6]

Posted: 3/7/23 at 12:18pm

You heard it here first- a theatre has already been booked on Broadway for a summer opening. 

 

 

[pethian]

Posted: 3/7/23 at 12:47pm

jacobsnchz14 said: "Tonight is the official opening and reviews should be available soon!"

 

Mixed from the NY Times but the others are positive.

https://playbill.com/article/reviews-heres-what-critics-are-saying-about-the-musical-adaptation-of-the-outsiders

 

Updated On: 3/7/23 at 12:47 PM

[Wee Thomas2]

Posted: 3/9/23 at 4:18pm

Other thread with early reports from La Jolla

 

https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.php?thread=1155689

[pethian]

Posted: 3/9/23 at 7:42pm

BroadwayBaby6 said: "You heard it here first- a theatre has already been booked on Broadway for a summer opening.


Really? That's a mighty fast turn-around. Producers typically want more time than that--a lot more.
"

 

[whatever2]

Posted: 3/9/23 at 8:37pm

pethian said: "BroadwayBaby6 said: "You heard it here first- a theatre has already been booked on Broadway for a summer opening.


Really? That's a mighty fast turn-around. Producers typically want more time than that--a lot more.
 

plus even  the positive reviews said it needed some re-working.

 

[Eaker1780]

Posted: 4/2/23 at 1:59pm

💆🏾‍♂️ I enjoyed the show ALOT! Having been in final callbacks for the workshop I went in sad haha but leaving I just wanted to be a part of it even more. Sure some things could be tweaked but ITS SO GOOD!

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 8/9/23 at 9:02am

Angelina Jolie has joined on as producer. 

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Angelina-Jolie-Joins-Producing-Team-of-Broadway--Bound-THE-OUTSIDERS-20230809

Updated On: 8/9/23 at 09:02 AM

[DaveyG]

Posted: 8/9/23 at 11:17am

jacobsnchz14 said: "Angelina Jolie has joined on as producer.

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Angelina-Jolie-Joins-Producing-Team-of-Broadway--Bound-THE-OUTSIDERS-20230809"

Do these celeb producers make a difference?

I think the bigger issue here is that Araca is lead producing. These are the geniuses that gave us Diana, The Musical. 

[BETTY22]

Posted: 8/9/23 at 1:21pm

This is 100% a new trend.

However, unless its organic - like Oprah and The Color Purple, it doesn't make much of a difference to ticket sales. 

[Dom P]

Posted: 8/9/23 at 2:57pm

DaveyG said: "jacobsnchz14 said: "Angelina Jolie has joined on as producer.

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Angelina-Jolie-Joins-Producing-Team-of-Broadway--Bound-THE-OUTSIDERS-20230809"

Do these celeb producers make a difference?

I think the bigger issue here is that Araca is lead producing. These are the geniuses that gave us Diana, The Musical."

Celebrity producers provide funds. I hope this happens and is well received.  Might this fit well into Circle in the Square?