The Outsiders at Durham Performing Arts Center

The Outsiders - A Must-See Musical

S.E. Hinton’s retro classic ‘The Outsiders’ was a literary staple in every single middle and high school English class|has been one of those books everybody need to read at least once in their lives since it was first released}, and even though some eyebrows were raised at the cutting-edge content dealing with the emotional rollercoasters of youth, we were instantly captivated by the timeless tale of Tonyboy Curtis, Johnny Cade, Sodapop Curtis, Cherry Valance and the others.

The question is, however, will the musical be able to fill the shoes of the iconic novel?

And the answer - absolutely! Since its premiere in 2023 at the La Jolla Playhouse and whirlwinding into Broadway’s Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre in 2024, ‘The Outsiders’ took a firm hold of every audience member, making them fall in love with the beloved story all over again. The breathtaking fusion of story, sound, lights, and movement results in powerful, unparalleled imagery that will linger in any audience member’s mind for a long time afterwards.

Add some Americana-imbued show tunes delivered in the superb voices of a magnificent cast peppered with newcomers, a generous serving of powerful visual vignettes, choreography that will make you wonder whether ballet of violence is a thing, a gritty, yet creative warehouse-like set, and a fiery, visceral approach to the violence, and top it with creative choices that has never been seen before, and you have a production that is on track to become one of Broadway’s biggest productions.

‘The Outsiders’ has it all and more: just enough novelty and familiarity for that x-factor you won’t easily find, the struggles of have-nots that are trying to make their small town dreams come true in a world with everything against them, questions about the susceptibility of teenage boys to violence and harm, the difficulties of being an outsider, and the struggles of having a lot of heart and remaining truthful in an unkind world, that moment you grasp that you’re actually witnessing one of the world’s best, latest productions and the realization that every single award that ‘The Outsiders’ received was well deserved - including four Tony Awards, an Outer Critics Circle Award, two Drama Desk Awards, a Theatre World Award, and a Chita Rivera Award.

There is no doubt: ‘The Outsiders’ is an outsider stepping into the inner-circle of top Broadway productions.

Durham Performing Arts Center Information

Worried that the venue won’t be able to handle the demands of a production hot off Broadway? Allow us to put your mind at ease, because the Durham Performing Arts Center has it all and then some! Apart from being centrally located in North Carolina, the Durham Performing Arts Center ticks all the boxes: top-tier facilities making it an ideal venue for even the most demanding musicals, superb lighting and sound systems that will make you think you’re actually on Broadway, plenty of comfortable seating spread across different levels and areas to ensure those magnificent, crystal-clear sight-lines, ample parking, and wonderful amenities.

Please contact the Durham Performing Arts Center directly by phone or their website for more information.

Ticket Information

Worried that tickets for such an esteemed production will?

Not at all, because with ticket prices starting from only $73, affordability is the top priority. The only thing is, however, that you can’t snooze on this one, because tickets are bound to sell out fast due to limited availability.

Head on over to the Durham Performing Arts Center’s box to secure those premier seats, or alternatively, for secure and legitimate online purchases, Ticket Squeeze is your go-to. Click on the ‘Buy Tickets’ button now to be redirected and get your hands on those top seats! Even with sold-out performances there is nothing to worry about - resale tickets for top quality seats are always available.