The Outsiders Musical Wins Tony, Heads to Michigan

The acclaimed Broadway production based on the classic novel and film will perform at DeVos Performance Hall.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The winner of the 2024 Tony Award for Best Musical, "The Outsiders", is heading to DeVos Performance Hall in Michigan. Adapted from S.E. Hinton's novel and Francis Ford Coppola's iconic film, the new musical features a book by Adam Rapp and Justin Levine, music and lyrics by Jamestown Revival (Jonathan Clay & Zach Chance) and Justin Levine, and direction by Tony Award winner Danya Taymor.

Why it matters

The Outsiders musical has been praised for its ability to resonate with a new generation, tackling themes of friendship, family, and belonging that were central to the original novel and film. Its arrival in Michigan provides an opportunity for local audiences to experience this acclaimed production.

The details

Set in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1967, the musical follows the Greaser family of "outsiders" as they battle their affluent rivals, the Socs. The Outsiders navigates the complexities of self-discovery as the Greasers dream about who they want to become in a world that may never accept them.

  • The Outsiders musical won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Musical.
  • The production will perform at DeVos Performance Hall in Michigan.

The players

S.E. Hinton

The author of the seminal novel that inspired the musical.

Francis Ford Coppola

The acclaimed filmmaker behind the iconic film adaptation of The Outsiders.

Adam Rapp

The playwright who co-wrote the book for the musical.

Justin Levine

The composer and lyricist who co-wrote the music and lyrics for the musical.

Danya Taymor

The Tony Award-winning director of the musical.

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The takeaway

The Outsiders musical has the potential to captivate Michigan audiences with its powerful story, dynamic score, and acclaimed creative team, continuing the legacy of the beloved novel and film.