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Are you one of the millions who have read S.E. Hinton’s ‘The Outsiders’, saw the 1983 film, or the 1990 stage adaptation? Are you one of the legions of fans around the globe who rooted for the working-class ‘Greasers’ or raised voices for the upper-middle-class ‘Socs’?
Des Moines, get feverishly keen, because a fresh new musical created by Jonathan Clay, Zach Chance, Justin Levine and Adam Rapp is bound to hit a stage near you!
It’s all the contention, in-your-face content, and truthfulness you love about the novel - and now, finally, your chance to experience ‘The Outsiders’ with a thrilling underscore is here!
And the news just got a whole lot better - it is coming right to your doorstep!That’s right, Des Moines - ‘The Outsiders’ is coming to the Des Moines Civic Center on Tuesday 24th February 2026!
Can you miss it? Absolutely not!
Tickets are on sale now from only $145 from our trusted partner, Ticket Squeeze, the Des Moines Civic Center’s box office, or, if you’re all about convenience, simply hit the ‘Get Tickets’ button now to secure those premier seats! Priced from only $145, tickets are bound to fly off the shelves!
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It was a staple in every English class in middle and high school.
We fell in love with Ponyboy Curtis, we went on an emotional rollercoaster of youth with him, and even identified with some of the struggles Ponyboy, Johnny Cade, Dally Winston, Darry Curtis, and the others came face to face with. We dreamt about a better life with them, we walked the road of brutality, addiction, misery, and socio-economic struggles beside them, with the storyline and themes hitting us where it matters.
Add a bit of that Americana sound to the retro classic, stir it with a phenomenal cast, pepper it with creative choices that will blow your mind, and top it with a healthy dose of exhilarating choreography and a unique amalgamation of sound, lights, and movement, and you have a musical production that is destined to rise to the top like cream, bringing home no less than four Tony Awards, an Outer Critics Circle Award, two Drama Desk Awards, a Theatre World Award, and a Chita Rivera Award.
Featuring a rock-solid score with soon-to-be iconic tracks such as ’Great Expectations’, ’I Could Talk To You All Night’, and ’Hopeless War’, an incredibly talented cast peppered with debuts, an esteemed production team, and choreography that defies everything you thought you knew about dancing, ‘The Outsiders’ is taking a swing at becoming Broadway’s best.
It is stirring, exciting, and thrilling - literally an up-to-the-minute song for the misfits.
With powerful imagery that will stay in each and every audience’s mind for a long time, a whole lot of heart, and all the intricacies of being young, ‘The Outsiders’ is not to be missed - a flex of both tenderness and muscle, an unforgettable experience that will make you fall in love with the timeless classic over and over again!
Des Moines, what better news can there possibly be than that of the most striking and different production heading to the Des Moines Civic Center this winter? Boasting superb sound and lighting systems, unobstructed sight-lines, luxurious seating on different levels, friendly staff, great amenities in its close vicinity that will add to your experience, ‘The Outsiders’ at Des Moines Civic Center is not to be missed!
So go ahead - get your hands on those premier seats now and get in on the lastest, most popular show to tour North America this winter!
Please see below the Des Moines Civic Center seating chart for the The Outsiders event on 24 February 2026. The ticket price will vary depending on the seating section. Compare different sections to find the cheapest The Outsiders tickets. For accessible seating please contact Des Moines Civic Center directly.
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