Kevin Csolak to join 'The Outsiders' Broadway cast
The actor most recently seen in Gypsy will take over the role currently played by original cast member Kevin William Paul beginning later this month.
Summary
- Kevin Csolak will play Bob in The Outsiders on Broadway from September 26 to January 6
- He will temporarily replace original cast member Kevin William Paul
- Csolak is known for playing Tulsa in the 2024-25 revival of Gypsy alongside Audra McDonald
Kevin Csolak will star in The Outsiders on Broadway, playing the role of Bob from September 26 to January 5 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.
Csolak most recently played Tulsa in Gypsy on Broadway and has also appeared in the Mean Girls and West Side Story musicals. On screen, he has appeared in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story and TV shows including Boardwalk Empire, Law & Order, and NCIS.
In The Outsiders, he will temporarily take over the role of Bob from original cast member Kevin William Paul, who departs to join the cast of The Baker's Wife off Broadway. Paul will return on January 6.
Adapted from S. E. Hinton's landmark novel, the Tony Award-winning Best Musical The Outsiders follows teenager Ponyboy Curtis and the fellow boys in his Greasers gang, fighting for survival against the well-off Socs gang and seeking brotherhood in a world that's otherwise abandoned them.
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Photo credit: Kevin Csolak. (Photo by Reto Sterchi)
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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