The Outsiders

The Outsiders at Murat Theatre at Old National Centre

Two sides of town. Young people trying to belong. A story that refuses to let class decide a person's worth. The Outsiders is one of them, and on April 16, 2027 at 7:00 PM, it comes to the Murat Theatre at Old National Centre in Indianapolis as a Tony-winning musical. You may know the novel. You may know the film. Here, that familiar world gets rebuilt for the stage with a score of its own.

The setting is Tulsa, 1967. Ponyboy Curtis, Johnny Cade and the Greasers face off against the wealthier Socs, and every line of that divide feels personal. Seeing it live puts you in the room with those stakes. You can feel the loyalty between friends and brothers, and the cost of being shut out. Bring someone you'd trade stories with afterward. Note that the local presenter warns of violence, domestic abuse, suicide and production effects, so it is not suitable for every child.

There is real craft behind the night. Adam Rapp wrote the book with Justin Levine. Jamestown Revival and Levine wrote the music and lyrics. Danya Taymor directs, with choreography by Rick and Jeff Kuperman. The production won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Musical. Plan for about two hours and thirty minutes, intermission included. That is a full evening of storytelling, and a strong reason to make Indianapolis your night out. Reserve your seats for The Outsiders at the Murat and step into Tulsa, 1967.