The Outsiders at Ohio Theatre – Columbus

The Outsiders musical is an award-winning show that has taken home an impressive four Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, and two Drama Desk Awards. Get ready for the show of a lifetime, as The Outsiders is coming to the stunning Ohio Theatre in Columbus this March. Don’t miss your chance to witness this coming-of-age musical that The New York Post calls “The Best New Musical of the Season!” 

Set in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in the sixties, The Outsiders is the prized story that defined an entire generation. The musical follows Ponyboy Curtis, his best pal Johnny Cade, and their tribe of ‘outsiders,’ as they come face-to-face with their rich rivals, known as the Socs. With an amazing original score, The Outsiders is a tale about friendship, family, and acceptance. Book your places now!

The Outsiders Tickets

“The Popular Novel and Film is Now a Killer Musical” – New York Stage Review

“For anyone looking for a nostalgic wallow in teen anguish, “The Outsiders” will hit the bull’s-eye.” – The Wall Street Journal

The Outsiders at Ohio Theatre in Columbus

The Outsiders is playing at the legendary Ohio Theatre – Columbus from 17 until 22 March 2026. Opened in 1928, this musical will celebrate almost a century of show-stopping entertainment at the Ohio Theatre. This historic live performance venue, lovingly known as the “Official Theatre of the State of Ohio,” stands tall as the state’s top venue. Every season, the Ohio Theatre hosts an unforgettable carousel of Broadway performances. Located in Downtown Columbus, this theater is a world-class stop for huge touring productions like Les Misérables and The Sound of Music, making it the perfect setting for an award-winning spectacle like The Outsiders.

“It will inspire an entire generation of theatregoers” – Entertainment Weekly

Synopsis

The Outsiders is an award-winning show that is set in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in the sixties. The tale follows Ponyboy Curtis, a 14-year-old orphan who is caught in the middle of two rival gangs: the working-class Greasers and the upper-class clan, otherwise known as the Socs. Boasting folk and bluegrass-tinted songs, The Outsiders sees Ponyboy, his brothers, and his pals attempt to rewrite a dead-end future.

Creative Team

Inspired by S.E. Hinton’s celebrated novel and Francis Ford Coppola’s legendary movie, this exciting Broadway musical features an incredible book by Adam Rapp with Justin Levine; music and lyrics by Jamestown Revival (Jonathan Clay & Zach Chance) and Justin Levine; music supervision, orchestration, and arrangements by Justin Levine; choreography by Rick Kuperman & Jeff Kuperman; and direction by Tony Award® winning trailblazer Danya Taymor. 

The Outsiders also boats Scenography by AMP featuring Tatiana Kahvegian, Costume Design by Sarafina Bush, Lighting Design by Brian MacDevitt, Sound Design by Cody Spencer, Projection Design by Hana S. Kim, Special Effects Design by Jeremy Chernick & Lillis Meeh, Hair & Wig Design by Alberto “Albee” Alvarado, Makeup Design by Tishonna Ferguson, Sound Effects Specialist Taylor Bense, Creative Consultant Jack Viertel. Music Direction & Additional Orchestrations by Matt Hinkley. Casting is by Tara Rubin Casting/Xavier Rubiano, CSA.

The show-stopping cast includes Brody Grant as Ponyboy Curtis, Sky Lakota-Lynch as Johnny Cade, Joshua Boone as Dallas Winston, Brent Comer as Darrel Curtis, Jason Schmidt as Sodapop Curtis, Emma Pittman as Cherry Valance, Daryl Tofa as Two-Bit, Kevin William Paul as Bob and Dan Berry as Paul. The company also includes Jordan Chin, Milena J. Comeau, Barton Cowperthwaite, Tilly Evans-Krueger, Henry Julián Gendron, RJ Higton, Wonza Johnson, Sean Harrison Jones, Maggie Kuntz, Renni Anthony Magee, SarahGrace Mariani, Melody Rose, Josh Strobl, Victor Carrillo Tracey, Trevor Wayne.

“This is an incredible group of talented actors that we’re delighted to introduce to North America beginning this fall,” said producer Matthew Rego of The Araca Group. “We can’t wait for audiences to experience the heart and soul this company will bring to S.E. Hinton’s timeless story”.

“Warring teens tug at the heart in one of the season’s best new musicals” – New York Post

History and Awards

The Outsiders musical premiered at the esteemed La Jolla Playhouse in February 2023. Fast forward to spring 2024, and the production transferred to Broadway at the well-known Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. The Outsiders is adapted from S. E. Hinton’s beloved 1967 novel and the 1983 movie adaptation inked by Kathleen Rowell and directed by Francis Ford Coppola. At the 77th Tony Awards in 2024, The Outsiders received an impressive twelve nominations, winning as many as four categories, such as Best Musical, Best Direction of a Musical, Best Lighting Design, and Best Sound Design. It also earned Drama Desk Award nominations for Outstanding Musical, Performance, Choreography, Music, Lyrics, Lighting, Scenic Design, and Direction, winning awards for Outstanding Lighting Design and Outstanding Sound Design. The production also snagged Outer Critics Circle Award nominations, including Outstanding New Broadway Musical. It made history in categories, including Outstanding Lighting Design (Brian MacDevitt and Hana S. Kim), as well as Outstanding Sound Design (Cody Spencer). And that’s not all, the musical also gained recognition from the Theatre World Awards, with Brody Grant winning an award for his show-stopping performance. On top of all that, world-class publications like The New York Post rightfully called it “The Best New Musical of the Season.”

“The strongest entry in this season’s wave of singer-songwriter outings on Broadway” – Vulture

Review

“Everything about this production feels original and dynamic. Directed by Danya Taymor, it’s a terrific collaboration highlighting all of the novel’s virtues while sidestepping most of the clunkier aspects. Many in the gifted cast are making their Broadway debuts; and the entire experience is enhanced by a creative team marked by youthful energy. And while you might think a story about teenagers in the 1960’s would be hopelessly dated today, it’s not. Thanks to canny stylizing and an emphasis on character development, the effect is deeply engaging and universal. Key to the success of the production is the excellent score composed by Jamestown Revival (Jonathan Clay & Zach Chance) along with Justin Levine who’s got a huge hand in the show, additionally credited with Music Supervision, Orchestration and Arrangements. Each song is woven seamlessly into the narrative.  The opening number “Tulsa ’67” is a perfect scene setter.”  – by New York Stage Review