The Outsiders

The Outsiders at Murat Theatre at Old National Centre

Ponyboy's world is divided before he gets the chance to decide who he wants to be. The Outsiders is one of them, and on April 17, 2027, at 2:00 PM, it comes to the Murat Theatre at Old National Centre in Indianapolis as a stage musical. If you've ever felt like you stood on the wrong side of an invisible line, this one will find you.

The setting is Tulsa, 1967. Ponyboy Curtis, Johnny Cade and the Greasers are locked in conflict with the wealthier Socs. Friendship, family, class, identity and belonging drive every turn. This musical adapts S. E. Hinton's novel and Francis Ford Coppola's film, so the story may feel familiar. Now it arrives with an original score by Jamestown Revival and Justin Levine, who also wrote the lyrics. Adam Rapp and Levine wrote the book. That is the thrill here: a story you may already love, told in a fresh way, with music carrying the emotion.

And this is no ordinary night out. The production won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Musical. Danya Taymor directs, with choreography by Rick and Jeff Kuperman. Expect roughly two hours and thirty minutes, intermission included, which makes it a full afternoon of theatre. Please note the local presenter warns of violence, domestic abuse, suicide and production effects, so this is not suited to every child. Plan your Saturday matinee and grab your seats for The Outsiders in Indianapolis.