It did become a movie in 1983 with a cast of young up and comers - C. Thomas Howell, Matt Dillon, Ralph Macchio, Patrick Swayze, Rob Lowe, Tom Cruise, and Diane Lane. Wow - quite the lineup of future success stories.
Now The Outsiders - a musical won the 2024 Tony Award and is touring the country. It is a stunning production and I highly recommend it. Basically it is a bit of a West Side story tale - only in Oklahoma. The Greasers vs. The Socs. Nolan White as Ponyboy Curtis had a gorgeous plaintive voice. He's a kid who likes to read, enjoys a sunset, and feels sad for his brothers, his friends - all poor, all struggling. It's a tough world, especially being bullied by the rich kids. This is a musical about justice, understanding, communication, hope, and respect - all from a teen perspective.
Great songs, voices, and the choreography was innovative and fabulous. Quite the production.
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