The Outsiders

ENSEMBLE ARTS PHILLY AND 

THE SHUBERT ORGANIZATION PRESENT THE

TONY AWARD®-WINNING MUSICAL

THE OUTSIDERS

AT THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC,

MAY 26–JUNE 7, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (April 22, 2026) – Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization are proud to present the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, The Outsiders, based on the seminal novel by S.E. Hinton and Francis Ford Coppola’s landmark motion picture, at the Academy of Music from May 26–June 7, 2026. Tickets are on sale now at www.ensembleartsphilly.org.
 

In Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1967, Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade and their Greaser family of ‘outsiders’ battle with 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. With a dynamic original score, The Outsiders is a story of friendship, family, belonging… and the realization that there is still “lots of good in the world.”
 

The winner of four 2024 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, The Outsiders features a book by Tony Award nominee Adam Rapp with Tony Award winner Justin Levine, music and lyrics by Tony Award nominees Jamestown Revival (Jonathan Clay & Zach Chance) and Justin Levine, music supervision, orchestration & arrangements by Justin Levine, choreography by Tony Award nominees Rick Kuperman & Jeff Kuperman, and is directed by Tony Award winner Danya Taymor.

“At its core, The Outsiders is a story about belonging and the power of shared experience,” said Frances Egler, Vice President of Theatrical Programming and Presentations at Ensemble Arts Philly. “We work all year round to present programs on our stages that appeal to a wide variety of audiences, making everyone feel seen, feel included, and feel the transformative power of the performing arts. It’s a privilege to bring this Tony-winning musical to Philadelphia for the very first time, reaching those who may know the story and inspiring new generations with its power.”

The Outsiders opened on Broadway on April 11, 2024, to rave reviews and continues to play to sold-out houses at the Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45th Street).

Tickets  

Tickets can be purchased online at www.ensembleartsphilly.org, by calling 215-893-1999, or in person at the Academy of Music Box Office (240 S. Broad Street) daily from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. 

For more information, visit www.ensembleartsphilly.org. 

The Outsiders

Academy of Music

May 26–June 7, 2026

Times Vary 

Audio Description and American Sign Language Interpretation offered on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
Live Captioning offered on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.

For more information about the show, visit OutsidersMusical.com. 

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THE SHUBERT ORGANIZATION 
The Shubert Organization is America’s oldest professional theatre company and the largest theatre owner on Broadway. Since the dawn of the 20th century, Shubert has operated hundreds of theatres and produced hundreds of plays and musicals both in New York City and throughout the United States. Shubert currently owns and operates 17 Broadway theatres, six off-Broadway venues, and the Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia. Under the leadership of Robert E. Wankel, Chairman and CEO, and Jeff T. Daniel, President, The Shubert Organization continues to be a leader in the theatre industry. Shubert delivers innovative ticketing solutions via its Telecharge interface, API distribution, and private-label technology, offering unparalleled distribution and marketing to the theatre industry and beyond. Its consumer-facing brands—Telecharge for retail ticket sales and Broadway Inbound for group buyers, tour operators, and the travel industry—sell millions of tickets each year. The Shubert Foundation, sole shareholder of The Shubert Organization, Inc., is dedicated to sustaining and advancing live performing arts in the United States. The Foundation provides general operating support to not-for-profit theatres and dance companies. Foundation grants in 2025 totaled $42 million to 672 grantees. For more information, visit www.shubert.nyc.

ABOUT ENSEMBLE ARTS PHILLY 

For more information about ENSEMBLE ARTS PHILLY, visit www.ensembleartsphilly.org.      

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