The Outsiders at Des Moines Civic Center

The Outsiders - A Must-See Musical

S.E. Hinton’s iconic novel ‘The Outsiders’ was a literary staple in every single middle and high school English class|has been one of those books everybody need to read at least once in their lives since it was first released}, and even though some eyebrows were raised at the groundbreaking content dealing with the sweeping sense of the fragility of life, we were instantly captivated by the timeless tale of Tonyboy Curtis, Johnny Cade, Sodapop Curtis, Cherry Valance and the others.

The question is, however, will the musical be able to fill the shoes of the iconic novel?

And the answer - absolutely! Since its premiere in 2023 at the La Jolla Playhouse and making its Broadway debut in 2024, ‘The Outsiders’ took a firm hold of every audience member, making them fall in love with the adored story all over again. The breathtaking fusion of story, sound, lights, and movement, topped by music that is quickly becoming the new song for misfits, guaranteed to be equally as iconic as the novel.

Add some Americana-imbued show tunes delivered in the superb voices of a magnificent cast peppered with newcomers, a bountiful serving of striking and stunning imagery, high-octane choreography, a gritty, yet stunning warehouse-like set, and a spirited, visceral approach to the violence, and top it with creative choices that hit all the right notes, and you have a fresh new musical that is destined to become one of Broadway’s favorites.

‘The Outsiders’ has it all and more: enough of both novelty and familiarity for that x-factor you won’t easily find, the pangs and passions of being young and the struggles of have-nots in a world of have-its, questions about the exposure of teenage boys to violence and harm, the fragility of life and love, and the struggles of having a lot of heart and remaining truthful in an unkind world, those edge-of-your-seat moments and the realization that every single award that came in the direction of ‘The Outsiders’ was well deserved - including four Tony Awards, an Outer Critics Circle Award, two Drama Desk Awards, a Theatre World Award, and a Chita Rivera Award.

There is no doubt: ‘The Outsiders’ is busy making its small town dreams come true - to become the biggest dream of many!

Des Moines Civic Center Information

Will the venues in Iowa be able to live up to the demands of an off-Broadway production? Never fear, because the Des Moines Civic Center has it all and then some! Apart from being nestled in the heart of Iowa, the Des Moines Civic Center ticks all the boxes: to-the-minute facilities making it an ideal venue for even the most demanding musicals, top-notch lighting and sound systems that will make you think you’re actually on Broadway, plenty of luxurious seating spread across different levels and areas to ensure those incredible, crystal-clear sight-lines, ample parking, and first-class amenities.

Please contact the Des Moines Civic Center directly by phone or their website for more information.

Ticket Information

But will watching ‘The Outsiders’ break the bank?

Again, no worries, because with ticket prices starting from only $166, affordability is the top priority. Just don’t wait to get your tickets though, because tickets are bound to sell out fast due to limited availability.

Head on over to the Des Moines Civic Center’s box to secure those premier seats, or alternatively, for secure and legitimate online purchases, Ticket Squeeze is your friend. Click on the ‘Buy Tickets’ button now to be redirected and get your hands on those top seats! Even with sold-out performances there is nothing to worry about - resale tickets for top quality seats are always available.