By Guest Blogger Eloise Marie Valadez
The latest production to take the stage at Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago is a winner in every category.
“The Outsiders,” with a book by Adam Rapp with Justin Levine, is one of the best musical theater productions to hit The Windy City in a while. The show continues to Feb.22.
The musical, based on the novel by S.E. Hinton as well as the popular Francis Ford Coppola film, is set in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1967 and revolves around Ponyboy Curtis, his brothers, and his group of outsider friends (Greasers), and their social clashes with the wealthier group in their hometown. It’s a story about the loyalty and bonds of family and friendship, the battle between social classes, pursuing dreams, dealing with tragedy, and desperately wanting to believe there’s still a lot of good in the world.
“The Outsiders” opened on Broadway in April 2024. It received much praise, and rightly so. On all levels, from the strong acting, powerful vocals, fascinating choreography, standout score, and engaging story, the show is definitely a hit.
The stellar touring cast stars Nolan White, Bonale Fambrini, Tyler Jordan Wesley, Travis Roy Rogers, Corbin Drew Ross, Emma Hearn, Jaydon Nget, Mark Doyle, Jackson Reagin, Jordan DeAndre Williams, and others.
Among highlighted tunes are “Great Expectations,” “Far Away from Tulsa,” “Run, Run Brother,” “Trouble,” and “Stay Gold.”
Don’t miss this production while it’s gracing the stage in Chicago.
FYI: “The Outsiders” continues to Feb. 22 at Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph, Chicago. Tickets are $69 to $200. Visit broadwayinchicago.com.
