The Outsiders at Hollywood Pantages

Stay gold. That's the phrase Ponyboy Curtis carries through S.E. Hinton's coming-of-age novel, and it carries just as much weight in the Broadway musical adaptation now heading to Hollywood. The Outsiders runs at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre from September 30 through October 18, 2026, brought to LA by Broadway in Hollywood.

The show earned seven Tony Award nominations during its Broadway run, a recognition that reflects how fully it translates Hinton's source material into a live theatrical experience. The story is set in 1967 Tulsa, Oklahoma, where the Curtis brothers and their crew of Greasers navigate daily life, loyalty, and rivalry with the wealthier Socs. It's the same conflict generations of readers have followed since the novel's publication in 1967, now given voice through original music, choreography, and stagecraft.

What makes this production stand out among arts events in Los Angeles this fall is its source material. Hinton wrote the novel at 16, and that teenage urgency still drives the story. The Broadway production leaned into that energy with movement-heavy staging and a rock-influenced score. Expect the Pantages to amplify that: the historic venue's size suits productions built for emotional scale.

The Hollywood Pantages is one of LA's most storied theaters, operating since 1930 on Hollywood Boulevard. Its ornate Art Deco interior has hosted everything from classic Hollywood film premieres to decades of touring Broadway productions. If you haven't been inside, the building alone is worth the trip.

Tickets start at $71, and the run extends through October 18, giving you a few weekends to work with. The Pantages draws audiences from across LA and the surrounding area, so booking ahead makes sense for popular weekend dates. The theater is at 6233 Hollywood Blvd, right on the Metro B Line (Red Line) at Hollywood/Vine station, so getting there without a car is straightforward.

This is a full Broadway touring production, not a regional staging, which means the cast, design, and creative team travel with the show. If you saw it in New York or are curious what the Tony attention was about, this is your chance to see it in a venue built for this kind of work.

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