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The Outsiders Musical in Fort Lauderdale — Broward Center, May 2027
The Tony Award-winning musical The Outsiders comes to the Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale for a two-week run from May 5 through May 16, 2027. With 16 performances including matinees and evening shows, South Florida audiences will experience the electrifying stage adaptation of S.E. Hinton's beloved 1967 novel about loyalty, class conflict, and the bonds of brotherhood in 1960s Oklahoma.
The musical, which won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Musical, features a book by Adam Rapp and Justin Levine, original music and lyrics by Levine and Jamestown Revival, and direction by Danya Taymor. The production has been praised for its raw energy, innovative staging, and a score that fuses rock, folk, and Americana into something that captures both the grit and tenderness of Hinton's story. The Greasers and Socs come alive on stage with choreography, live music, and performances that have left Broadway audiences on their feet.
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About The Outsiders Musical
The Outsiders opened on Broadway in April 2024 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre and quickly established itself as one of the most exciting new musicals of the season. Based on S.E. Hinton's 1967 novel—a staple of American literature read by millions of students—the musical tells the story of Ponyboy Curtis and his brothers as they navigate the dangerous divide between the working-class Greasers and the wealthy Socs in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The show won four Tony Awards in 2024, including Best Musical and Best Direction.
What sets The Outsiders apart from typical literary adaptations is its visceral staging and genre-defying score. Director Danya Taymor brings a kinetic, physically inventive approach that makes fight sequences and tender moments equally compelling. The music by Justin Levine and Jamestown Revival (Jonathan Clay and Zach Chance) roots the story in authentic Americana while delivering stadium-sized anthems. The result is a show that honors the novel's legacy while feeling urgently contemporary.
S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders — A Cultural Touchstone
S.E. Hinton was just 18 when The Outsiders was published in 1967, and the novel has never gone out of print. It has sold over 15 million copies and remains one of the most assigned books in American schools. The 1983 film adaptation directed by Francis Ford Coppola launched the careers of Tom Cruise, Patrick Swayze, Rob Lowe, Matt Dillon, and Emilio Estevez. The story's themes of loyalty, identity, and class resonance continue to speak to new generations, making the musical adaptation a natural evolution of a story that has shaped American popular culture for nearly six decades.
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Why See The Outsiders Live
The Outsiders is a theatrical experience unlike anything else currently on tour. The combination of live rock music, intensely physical choreography, and a story that most audience members already know and love creates an emotional charge that builds from the first note to the final curtain. Whether you read the novel in school, watched the Coppola film, or are discovering the story for the first time, the musical delivers all the heart, danger, and brotherhood of Hinton's world with a theatrical energy that has earned standing ovations at every performance. The Au-Rene Theater's intimate scale ensures every seat is close enough to feel the impact.
The Outsiders Fort Lauderdale — Frequently Asked Questions
When is The Outsiders in Fort Lauderdale?
May 5 through May 16, 2027 at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
How many performances are there?
16 performances over two weeks, including evening and matinee shows.
Did The Outsiders win a Tony Award?
Yes. The Outsiders won four 2024 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Direction.
What is the show about?
Based on S.E. Hinton's classic novel, it follows Ponyboy Curtis and the Greasers navigating class conflict and brotherhood in 1960s Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Is it suitable for children?
Recommended for ages 12 and up due to themes of violence and loss.
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Where is the Broward Center?
Downtown Fort Lauderdale along the New River, accessible via I-95 and I-595 with on-site parking garages.
How long is the show?
Approximately two hours and 20 minutes, including one intermission.
Are matinee performances available?
Yes. The engagement includes both evening and matinee showtimes.
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