The Outsiders at Des Moines Civic Center

The Outsiders - The Musical

S.E. Hinton’s retro classic ‘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 flexing both muscle and tenderness at the same time, we were all moved by the relevance of the 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 is a resounding yes! Since ’The Outsiders’ much anticipated premiere at the La Jolla Playhouse and whirlwinding into Broadway’s Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre in 2024, ‘The Outsiders’ took a firm hold of every audience member, making them fall in love with the beloved story all over again. The intricate amalgamation of story, sound, lights, and movement, topped by music that is quickly becoming the new song for misfits, guaranteed to linger long after the curtain has fallen.

Add a 60s-sounding score tinged with folk influences and a dash of pop-country masterfully crafted by Jamestown Revival’s Jonathan Clay and Zach Chance alongside Justin Levine, delivered in the breathtaking voices of a stellar cast peppered with debuts, a bountiful serving of captivating visual imagery, choreography that will make you wonder whether ballet of violence is a thing, a gritty, yet stunning warehouse-like set, and a fiery, visceral spin on the violence, and top it with creative choices that flexes every single muscle and pops every vein, and you have a fresh new musical that is destined to become one of Broadway’s favorites.

‘The Outsiders’ ticks all the boxes and then some: the excitement of both newness and familiarity oozing into a superb theatrical production, the emotional rollercoaster of being young and the hardships of have-nots in a world of have-its, questions about the vulnerability 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, that moment you grasp that you’re actually witnessing one of the world’s best, latest productions 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.

It’s undeniable: ‘The Outsiders’ is an outsider stepping into the inner-circle of top Broadway productions.

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 what it takes and then some! Apart from being nestled in the heart of Iowa, the Des Moines Civic Center ticks all the boxes: state-of-the-art facilities needed to produce any high-end musical, fantastic lighting and sound systems that can give any Broadway theatre a run for its money, plenty of luxurious seating spread across different levels and areas to ensure those magnificent, unobstructed sight-lines, lots of safe parking, and first-class amenities.

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

Ticket Information

But will watching ‘The Outsiders’ break the bank?

Not at all, because with ticket prices starting from only $156, affordability is the top priority. The only thing is, however, that you can’t snooze on this one, because tickets are bound to sell out fast due to limited availability.

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