THE OUTSIDERS Opening Night Critics’ Reviews- Page 10
THE OUTSIDERS Opening Night Critics’ Reviews
The Outsiders#225
Posted: 2/10/25 at 9:04am
Alex Joseph Grayson is the next full-time Dallas, beginning February 28.
The Outsiders#226
Posted: 2/10/25 at 9:05am
(double post)
Leading Actor Joined: 11/17/11
The Outsiders#227
Posted: 2/10/25 at 11:16am
EDSOSLO858 said: "Alex Joseph Grayson is the next full-time Dallas, beginning February 28."
Good choice!
The Outsiders#228
Posted: 2/28/25 at 2:50pm
Who's seeing Grayson's Dally debut tonight?
The Outsiders#229
Posted: 2/28/25 at 9:52pm
No one. He’s now beginning March 5th per the show’s Insta caption.
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
The Outsiders#230
Posted: 3/2/25 at 4:05pm
Anyone here going to Brent Comer's (Darrel in ''The Outsiders'' ) show on Monday, March 3, at 7 p.m. at 54 Below in NYC? It's also live-streamed. For tickets:
https://54below.org/events/livestream-brent-comer/
The Outsiders#231
Posted: 3/7/25 at 5:14pm
Okay, let's try this again: who's attending Grayson's Dally debut TONIGHT?
(He had cited Danya Taymor's busy schedule as the reason for his weeklong delay — she has been attending rehearsals for her JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN and he didn't get to spend enough "quality time" with her. All this to say, shouldn't he have been working with Taymor's associate in her absence?)
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/18
The Outsiders#232
Posted: 3/7/25 at 5:20pm
EDSOSLO858 said: "Okay, let's try this again: who's attending Grayson's Dally debut TONIGHT?
(He had cited Danya Taymor's busy schedule as the reason for his weeklong delay — she has been attending rehearsals for her JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN and he didn't get to spend enough "quality time" with her. All this to say, shouldn't he have been working with Taymor's associate in her absence?)"
Yes, the show has a Resident Director/Associate Director, as well as a Choreography Supervisor and two associate choreographers. Those are the people who oversee all replacement rehearsals and put-ins alongside stage management. These people should be able to put new actors into the show without the involvement of the director.
Could be that the team felt he wasn't ready last week and needed another week to prep, and it's convenient to blame Taymor. This show has such an intricate staging, and the original company was a well-oiled machine.
The Outsiders#233
Posted: 3/7/25 at 5:24pm
So, what you’re saying is we should expect an announcement in a couple weeks Mandy Patinkin will be replacing Grayson?
The Outsiders#235
Posted: 4/24/25 at 12:18am
I hadn’t seen this for a while so I went to the matinee this afternoon and first, I was shocked Brody was in. I had convinced myself there’s no way he’d be there. A few understudies and cast swaps but everyone was on top of their game. The show is still in A+ condition but the two things that I noticed and wanted to comment on were Brody and Emma. These two specifically have grown so exponentially in their roles, it was like I’d never seen them before. It’s not just acting either, it’s new choices vocally in some songs that make them sound even better and richer than I’ve ever heard - it makes me a bit sad they can’t re-record the cast album now.
And there were a few school groups today and they were just mesmerized and completely invested. I love seeing rows and rows of kids experience theatre like that.
Leading Actor Joined: 9/25/24
The Outsiders#236
Posted: 4/25/25 at 1:13pm
Jordan Catalano said: "I hadn’t seen this for a while so I went to the matinee this afternoon and first, I was shocked Brody was in. I had convinced myself there’s no way he’d be there. A few understudies and cast swaps but everyone was on top of their game. The show is still in A+ condition but the two things that I noticed and wanted to comment on were Brody and Emma. These two specifically have grown so exponentially in their roles, it was like I’d never seen them before. It’s not just acting either, it’s new choices vocally in some songs that make them sound even better and richer than I’ve ever heard - it makes me a bit sad they can’t re-record the cast album now.
And there were a few school groups today and they were just mesmerized and completely invested. I love seeing rows and rows of kids experience theatre like that."
Well now I have to go back.
The Outsiders#237
Posted: 4/28/25 at 2:30am
CJRochester said: "This story in Playbill has a great teaser video that brings back memories of when I saw the show two weeks ago. It's one of those rare shows I would see again in a heartbeat f I lived in NY. Fingers crossed for good reviews tonight!
https://playbill.com/article/the-outsiders age of war game opens-on-broadway-april-11
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You expressed a bit of sadness that the cast album can't be re-recorded to capture these new interpretations, which speaks to the depth of your appreciation for the evolving artistry of the performers.
Overall, it sounds like a truly enriching experience! Have you seen any other performances recently that stood out to you?
The Outsiders#238
Posted: 7/8/25 at 9:09am
Brody Grant will play his final performance in the musical on September 21.
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/04
The Outsiders#239
Posted: 7/8/25 at 9:14am
EDSOSLO858 said: "Brody Grant will play his final performance in the musical on September 21."
At least if you buy a ticket to this performance, you know he’s gotta show up…
Leading Actor Joined: 3/12/14
The Outsiders#240
Posted: 7/8/25 at 9:17am
WiCkEDrOcKS said: "EDSOSLO858 said: "Brody Grant will play his final performance in the musical on September 21."
At least if you buy a ticket to this performance, you know he’s gotta show up…"
I can already hear the audience obnoxiously screaming / crying / throwing up throughout this perf.
The Outsiders#241
Posted: 7/8/25 at 9:25am
Has the show recouped/is close to it?
The Outsiders#242
Posted: 7/8/25 at 9:35am
WiCkEDrOcKS said: "EDSOSLO858 said: "Brody Grant will play his final performance in the musical on September 21."
At least if you buy a ticket to this performance, you know he’s gotta show up…"
I mean, not necessarily. That’s just when his contract ends. Doesn’t mean he will be there (see: Steve Kazee in Once).
Leading Actor Joined: 9/25/24
The Outsiders#243
Posted: 7/8/25 at 9:42am
WiCkEDrOcKS said: "EDSOSLO858 said: "Brody Grant will play his final performance in the musical on September 21."
At least if you buy a ticket to this performance, you know he’s gotta show up…"
Not necessarily. Someone who was in Phantom was supposed to close out the run of the show a few years ago and- i can't remember the reason- but he had to leave and there was a replacement for the last few weeks.
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/04
The Outsiders#244
Posted: 7/8/25 at 9:49am
LOL. I'm aware of the anomalies above, but okay.
Let me rephrase.
He is LIKELY to show up. Better? 🙄
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/30/22
The Outsiders#245
Posted: 7/8/25 at 9:52am
witchoftheeast2 said: "WiCkEDrOcKS said: "EDSOSLO858 said: "Brody Grant will play his final performance in the musical on September 21."
At least if you buy a ticket to this performance, you know he’s gotta show up…"
Not necessarily. Someone who was in Phantom was supposed to close out the run of the show a few years ago and- i can't remember the reason- but he had to leave and there was a replacement for the last few weeks."
You may be thinking of Ben Crawford. I believe he was having vocal issues.
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
The Outsiders#246
Posted: 7/8/25 at 12:36pm
willep said: "WiCkEDrOcKS said: "EDSOSLO858 said: "Brody Grant will play his final performance in the musical on September 21."
At least if you buy a ticket to this performance, you know he’s gotta show up…"
I mean, not necessarily. That’s just when his contract ends. Doesn’t mean he will be there (see: Steve Kazee in Once)."
Steve was out with a pretty serious vocal issue, so it's not the same at all. I consider myself lucky for randomly catching Brody in a week where he was supposed to be back (after taking 3 weeks off) but ended up performing just twice. He REALLY takes the whole life/work balance thing seriously :)
The Outsiders#247
Posted: 7/24/25 at 9:04am
Trevor Wayne is full-time Ponyboy beginning September 23
Dan Berry as Darrel September 9-November 9 while Brent Comer films a movie
The Outsiders#248
Posted: 7/24/25 at 9:05am
Trevor Wayne will be promoted to full-time Ponyboy starting September 23.
Also, Brent Comer is taking a leave of absence from September 9 - November 9. Darrel will be played by Dan Berry, and Paul will be played by Victor Carrillo Tracey.
Stand-by Joined: 12/16/20
The Outsiders#249
Posted: 7/24/25 at 9:51am
EDSOSLO858 said: "Trevor Wayne will be promoted to full-time Ponyboy starting September 23.
Also, Brent Comer is taking a leave of absence from September 9 - November 9. Darrel will be played by Dan Berry, and Paul will be played by Victor Carrillo Tracey."
Too bad Brent won’t be there on Brody’s last day.
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