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 no holds barred content dealing with the emotional rollercoasters of youth, we were all moved by the relevance of the tale of Tonyboy Curtis, Johnny Cade, Sodapop Curtis, Cherry Valance and the others.

The success of the novel, however, left some massive shoes to fill, and the question is whether that is even remotely possible.

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 intricate amalgamation of story, sound, lights, and movement results in powerful, unparalleled imagery that will linger in any audience member’s mind for a long time afterwards.

Add some Americana-imbued show tunes delivered in the breathtaking voices of a stellar cast peppered with newcomers, a bountiful serving of striking and stunning 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 has never been seen before, and you have a production that is quickly becoming one of Broadway’s biggest success stories.

‘The Outsiders’ ticks all the boxes and then some: just enough newness and familiarity for that x-factor you won’t easily find, the struggles of have-nots that are trying to create rather than destroy in a world where it seems nearly impossible, questions about the exposure of teenage boys to violence and harm, the difficulties of being an outsider, and the struggles of having a lot of heart and remaining truthful in an unkind world, the wow-effect of everything you’d want in a production done perfectly and the realization that every single award that ‘The Outsiders’ received 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 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: top-tier facilities needed to produce any high-end musical, top-notch lighting and sound systems that can give any Broadway theatre a run for its money, plenty of comfortable seating spread across different levels and areas to ensure those incredible, 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

Will going to see ‘The Outsiders’ leave you completely broke?

Not at all, because with prices starting from as low as $223, affordability is the top priority. Just don’t wait to get your tickets though, because tickets are flying off the shelves due to an extraordinarily high demand.

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 go-to. Click on the ‘Buy Tickets’ button now to be redirected and get your tickets in hand! If the performance of your choice is sold out, don’t worry - resale tickets for top quality seats are always available.