The Broadway adaptation of S.E. Hinton's novel 'The Outsiders' celebrated its OPENING NIGHT at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre in Times Square, marking its debut with mixed reviews from notable publications. The New York Daily News, with commentary from @ChrisJonesTrib, criticized the show for lacking in character development and authenticity. Entertainment Weekly acknowledged that the musical might not resonate as powerfully as the book or film but praised its heartfelt execution. Deadline highlighted the show's energetic portrayal of the coming-of-age story, despite some growing pains, as part of Broadway Spring 2024. Vulture and the New York Post also reviewed the musical, with the latter considering it one of the season's best new musicals.
Broadway Spring 2024: ‘The Outsiders’ & All Of Deadline’s Reviews https://t.co/3ljzIRHvWy
‘The Outsiders’ Broadway review: Warring teens tug at the heart in one of the season’s best new musicals https://t.co/vwjFOaLqRt https://t.co/gpAmqZDfaI
Theater Review: ‘The Outsiders,’ the Broadway musical adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s novel and Francis Ford Coppola’s film, at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre in New York City. https://t.co/YMU3eefFWQ
BROADWAY REVIEW: S.E. Hinton’s gang classic ‘The Outsiders’ doesn’t cut it as stage show “The Outsiders” needed greater expansion of character, a simpler touch, a better sense of authentic teenage angst and a deeper focus on the heart. @ChrisJonesTrib https://t.co/gBjI0cUInX
S.E. Hinton's novel 'The Outsiders' takes to the Broadway stage in a glittering new musical that may not hit as hard as the book or film, but still has a heart of gold nonetheless. Read EW's review. https://t.co/JNI7q4jFou
‘The Outsiders’ Broadway Review: Coming-Of-Age Classic Takes Stage With Energy And Growing Pains https://t.co/3ljzIRHvWy https://t.co/e93tXapZcv
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