Brody Grant to depart 'The Outsiders' Broadway cast
Making his Broadway debut in the lead role of Ponyboy in spring 2024, the actor earned a Tony Award nomination for his performance in the Best Musical winner.
Stay gold. Tony Award nominee Brody Grant, who currently stars in The Outsiders on Broadway, will play his final performance in the show at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre on September 21.
Grant makes his Broadway debut originating the lead role of Ponyboy, which he has played since The Outsiders opened on Broadway in spring 2024. He earned a Tony nomination for his performance, and the show went on to win Best Musical among other awards.
Replacement casting for the role of Ponyboy has yet to be announced. The current Outsiders Broadway cast also includes Sky Lakota-Lynch as Johnny, Brent Comer as Darrel, Jason Schmidt as Sodapop, Alex Joseph Grayson as Dallas Winston, Emma Pittman as Cherry Valance, Daryl Tofa as Two-Bit Matthews, Kevin William Paul as Bob Sheldon, and Dan Berry as Paul Holden.
Adapted from S. E. Hinton's novel, The Outsiders centers on Ponyboy, a member of the poor teenage gang the Greasers, and his and his friends' daily struggle for survival and brotherhood in a world that's all but abandoned them. The show is directed by Tony winner Danya Taymor and features an adapted script by Adam Rapp with Justin Levine and songs by the folk duo Jamestown Revival and Levine.
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Photo credit: Brody Grant in The Outsiders on Broadway. (Photo by Matthew Murphy)
Frequently asked questions
What is The Outsiders about?
Experience a classic story of brotherhood and coming of age as a heartfelt folk musical. Inspired by S. E. Hinton's novel and Francis Ford Coppola's film, this show follows the lives of teenage have-nots whose best hope for survival and acceptance is in their brotherhood.
Where is The Outsiders playing?
The Outsiders is playing at Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. The theatre is located at 242 West 45th Street, New York, 10036.
How long is The Outsiders?
The running time of The Outsiders is 2hr 25min. Incl. 15min intermission.
What's the age requirement for The Outsiders?
The recommended age for The Outsiders is Ages 10+. Children under 4 years old will not be admitted..
How do you book tickets for The Outsiders?
Book tickets for The Outsiders on New York Theatre Guide.
Who wrote The Outsiders musical?
Adam Rapp (book), Jamestown Revival (music and lyrics, composed of Jonathan Clay and Zach Chance), and Justin Levine (book, music, lyrics) wrote The Outsiders. The Broadway musical is based on the 1967 novel by S. E. Hinton.
Who directed The Outsiders?
Danya Taymor directs The Outsiders musical. The niece of Tony-winning director Julie Taymor, she's known for staging Pass Over on Broadway in 2021.
What are the songs in The Outsiders?
The songs in The Outsiders musical are by Jonathan Clay and Zach Chance of Jamestown Revival, along with Justin Levine. The tracks include "Stay Gold," "Tulsa '67," “Grease Got a Hold on You,” and "Great Expectations."
Is The Outsiders musical the same as the book?
The Outsiders musical is similar to the novel and film adaptation, keeping the same characters, plot, and setting. The musical stands apart, however, due to its original score of songs by Jamestown Revival.
Is The Outsiders appropriate for kids?
The Outsiders on Broadway is recommended for kids 11 and older due to depictions of gang violence and themes including death and neglect. Please note that children 4 and younger are not permitted in Broadway theatres.
Is The Outsiders good?
Yes — The Outsiders endures as an American classic, and the musical honors that. Broadway audiences get to experience this story of brotherhood, survival, and hope in a whole new way and with moving folk music.
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