The Outsiders at Orpheum Theater in Omaha

You’ll remember this gem of a tale from middle and high school English class. You’ll remember the cutting-edge content, the small-town dreams, the sincerity, the emotional rollercoasters of youth portrayed in it, and the compelling gut-wrenching and sobering high drama. Add to that a dash of pop and country music, a visceral spin on the violence, powerful and stirring imagery, and creative choices that will blow your mind – and you have a theatre piece that takes you right back to 1967, a theatrical experience that walks boldly in the footsteps of its literary predecessor, and a riveting theatrical experience that oozes the thrill of newness, the pangs and passions of being young, and a new song for the misfits!

So Omaha, come on down to the Orpheum Theatre this season and come witness an outsider stepping into the inner-circle of top Broadway productions for yourself; come experience something truly exhilarating; and come fall in love with the much adored story all over again! 

Tickets are on sale now at the Orpheum Theatre Omaha’s box office, but if you’re all about comfort and ease, we suggest you head over to TicketSqueeze.com now to secure those premier seats – or alternatively, simply click on the ‘Get Tickets’ link to be redirected! 

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“Refreshing. Gritty. Endlessly effective. ‘The Outsiders’ has been made with so much love and sincerity. It is fair to call it golden.” – The New York Times

SYNOPSIS

The Outsiders is based upon S.E. Hinton’s groundbreaking 1967 coming of age novel of the same name. 

It is 1967, Tulsa. Social and class divisions are on the forefront of almost everything, and it is especially tough when you’re living in poverty. 

Ponyboy Curtis, a 14-year old orphan is caught up in a massive rivalry between two gangs – the working-class Greasers and the guys from the ‘right side of the train tracks’, the Socs, and have no choice but to flee. When a face-off between the two rival gangs are announced, they are left with no choice but to return – and are faced with dire consequences. 

Add the cuffed jeans, unfiltered cigarettes, a nickname, girls, and the self-discovery of a have-not adolescent in a must-have world, and massive conflict steps to the front line. Faced with violence and its fallout, the discord between the two gangs with their roots in their social standing, the risk of harm, vulnerability, the decision between running away from problems and facing them head-on, the importance of family, and of course, romance, resulting in questions about the fragility of life. 

Ultimately, The Outsiders is a tale about friendship, family and belonging, underlined by the realization that there are “lots of good in this world”. 

“‘The Outsiders’ has a heart of gold and the power to inspire an entire generation.” – Entertainment Weekly

CREATIVE TEAM AND CAST

Not only does The Outsiders as a production shimmer with newness, but is also peppered with debuts – both cast and crew. 

The four-time Tony Award winning production that is slated to hit the marvelous stage at the Orpheum Theatre Omaha soon, has been directed by Tony Award-winner Danya Taymor, with high-octane choreography by Rick Kuperman and Jeff Kuperman – whose incredibly creative work will make you wonder whether ‘ballet of violence’ is a thing. The musical supervision, arrangements, and orchestrations has been overseen by Justin Levine. 

The cast features Nolan White as Ponyboy Curtis, Bonale Fambrini as Johnny Cade, Tyler Jordan Wesley as Dallas Winston, Travis Roy Rogers as Darrel Curtis, Corbin Drew Ross as Sodapop Curtis, Emma Hearn as Cherry Valance, Jaydon Ngetas as Two-Bit, Mark Doyle as Bob, and Jackson Reagin as Paul. Omaha is also set to see Jordan DeAndre Williams as Ponyboy Curtis at certain performances. 

“More pulse-pounding than anything else on Broadway.” – Time Out New York

HISTORY AND LEGACY

The Outsiders, with music and lyrics by Jonathan Clay and Zach Chance from the folk rock band Jamestown Revival, alongside Justin Levine, and book by Adam Rapp and Justin Levine,  was first announced in 2019, and first took the stage at the La Jolla Playhouse in 2023. The unforgettable production with its slight Americana sound turned Broadway upside down when it transferred to the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, landing four Tony Awards among which a Tony Award for Best Musical, an Outer Critics Circle Award, two Drama Desk Awards, a Theatre World Award, and a Chita Rivera Award, among plenty of nominations. 

The retro classic on stage is everything one could possibly hope and wish for – it is striking and different; is an intricate amalgamation of sound, light, and high-powered movement, resulting in powerful imagery that will linger in the audience’s minds long after the curtain has fallen; it boasts a wonderfully solid score delivered with powerhouse vocals; it oozes theatricality and breathtaking creative choices that rises like cream to the top; and without a doubt, The Outsiders is destined to become a classic, just like its literary source. 

“The best new musical of the season.” – The New York Post

THE ORPHEUM THEATRE OMAHA

The Orpheum Theatre has been a go-to for the hottest entertainment in Omaha for nearly a century. With the venue’s breathtaking French Renaissance-inspired architecture, first class sound and lighting, superb acoustics, wonderful amenities, and seating for up to 2,600 spread across an orchestra floor, loge, Grand Tier, balcony, and gallery, theatregoers are in for an evening they won’t easily forget! 

So Omaha, get your tickets now and come on down to the Orpheum Theatre, and get in on the most exhilarating theatrical experience of the season!