Trevor Wayne to star in 'The Outsiders' on Broadway
The actor has been with the production since its opening in spring 2024 and will assume its leading role from Tony Award nominee Brody Grant in September.
Trevor Wayne will star as Ponyboy in The Outsiders on Broadway beginning September 23 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.
Wayne made his Broadway debut in the ensemble of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical when it premiered in New York in March 2024. He has remained with the cast since and now replaces Tony nominee Brody Grant, who plays his final performance as Ponyboy on September 21 as previously announced.
Additionally, Brent Comer, who originated the role of Darrel Curtis, will take a leave of absence from September 9 to November 9 for a film project. During this time, Darrel will be played by Dan Berry, while Berry's current role of Paul Holden will be played by Victor Carrillo Tracey.
The current cast also includes Sky Lakota-Lynch as Johnny, Jason Schmidt as Sodapop, Alex Joseph Grayson as Dallas Winston, Emma Pittman as Cherry Valance, Daryl Tofa as Two-Bit Matthews, and Kevin William Paul as Bob Sheldon.
Winner of the 2024 Tony Awards for Best Musical and Best Direction of a Musical for Danya Taymor, The Outsiders is adapted from S. E. Hinton's landmark novel. Ponyboy, a member of the poor teenage gang the Greasers, finds himself swept up in a turf war with the well-off Socs gang while seeking brotherhood and survival among his own peers in a harsh world.
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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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