The Outsiders, which had its world premiere at La Jolla Playhouse earlier this year, will arrive on Broadway in spring 2024 and a casting call will be held later this month seeking an equity actor who sings for the role of Darrell Curtis. Previews will begin at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre March 16 prior to an official opening April 11. The Outsiders also has music supervision, arrangements, and orchestrations by Levine, choreography by Rick Kuperman and Jeff Kuperman, and direction by Danya Taymor.
Based on S.E. Hinton’s Novel and Francis Ford Coppola’s Film
Book by Adam Rapp with Justin Levine
Music and Lyrics by Jamestown Revival (Jonathan Clay & Zach Chance) and Justin Levine
Directed by Danya Taymor
Choreography by Rick Kuperman & Jeff Kuperman
Music Supervisor, Arranger, Orchestrator: Justin Levine
Casting by Tara Rubin Casting
Expected to attend:
Casting Directors: Xavier Rubiano, CSA or Louis DiPaolo
SYNOPSIS: THE OUTSIDERS is a story about class, broken homes, protecting one’s turf, and the all- too-real American condition known as the “Haves and Have Nots.” It is a world of kids of every sort, from destitute outlaws, gas station workers, and high school dropouts (the Greasers), to the very well- appointed, college-bound, and wealthy (the Socs). This is Tulsa 1967, where to be a Soc means to be rich and white. To be a Greaser is to be poor, rejected by the Haves because of any number of facets: economic status, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity and any other facet that Tulsa Soc Society deems as “other”. The Greasers are a group of boys who have created a chosen family that reflects the true diversity of Tulsa.
SEEKING
- DARREL CURTIS – 20. The oldest Curtis brother. Strong, athletic, intelligent, hardworking, strict. A former golden boy, his future was ripped away from him after his parents were killed in a tragic accident. Works two roofing jobs and has taken on the difficult task of raising and providing for his two younger brothers. Trying his best to keep it together but fraying at the edges under pressure from all sides. Sacrificed his future to give his brothers one. Incredible potential squashed by circumstance. Had to grow up too fast. Suffers no fools.
Here is a link to a Spotify playlist for musical references: https://tinyurl.com/OutsidersPlaylist
Time & Date: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (E) Lunch 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Where: Pearl Studios (500) 500 8th Ave New York, NY 10018-6504 Holding room – Studio 404
Source: Playbill