THE OUTSIDERS On Broadway - News & Discussion Thread

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

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.

And it goes a little something LIKE THIS.

The Outsiders- Stay Gold - YouTube

This sounds GREAT.

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

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.

Performances begin tomorrow!

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

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

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.
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💆🏾‍♂️ 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 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.

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?