The producers of The Outsiders, winner of the Tony Award® for Best Musical, are pleased to announce casting for the second year of the North American tour.
Beginning September 19 in Denver, the principal cast will be led by Nolan White as Ponyboy Curtis, Bonale Fambrini as Johnny Cade, Anthony Garcia as Dallas Winston (beginning October 6), Travis Roy Rogers as Darrel Curtis, Corbin Drew Ross as Sodapop Curtis, Emma Hearn as Cherry Valance, Jaydon Nget as Two-Bit, Gabriel White Marín as Bob, and Dante D’Antonio as Paul. Tyler Jordan Wesley will perform the role of Dallas Winston through October 4.
The touring company will also feature Seth Ajani, Christian Arredondo, Kevin Avila, Brian Ho Pui Cheung, Delaney Diaz, Gina Gagliano, Will Hastreiter, Tyson Hill, Hannah Jennens, Katie Riedel, Hayden Rivas, Luke Sabracos, Johnathan Tanner, Rodney Thompson Jr., Alyssa Villareal, and Jordan DeAndre Williams.
Adapted from S.E. Hinton’s seminal novel and Francis Ford Coppola’s iconic film, this thrilling new musical takes you to Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1967, where Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade and their Greaser family of ‘outsiders’ battle with their affluent rivals, the Socs. The Outsiders navigates the complexities of self-discovery as the Greasers dream about who they want to become in a world that may never accept them. With a dynamic original score, The Outsiders is a story of friendship, family, belonging…and the realization that there is still “lots of good in the world.”
Biographies
Nolan White (Ponyboy Curtis) is thrilled to make his national tour debut with The Outsiders! A proud Nashville native, he recently completed his first year in the University of Michigan’s BFA Musical Theatre program. When not performing, Nolan enjoys playing guitar and piano and discovering new sushi/ramen spots. He’s grateful to his friends and family for their unwavering support and dedicates each performance to his grandparents, whose strength and humor inspire him every day.
Bonale Fambrini (Johnny Cade) a proud member of the Delaware Tribe of Indians and the Cherokee Nation, is honored to join The Outsiders. Broadway: The King and I. Film: “Monster High 2”. Television: “Daredevil”, ‘Kevin Can Wait.” New York: Radio City Christmas Spectacular. With gratitude to the mentors, friends, and loved ones who’ve guided his path. Proud to help bring this powerful story to life with such an extraordinary company.
Tyler Jordan Wesley (Dallas Winston) is a Texas State University Alum from Hopkins, South Carolina. A few of his Texas State productions include: Rent (Roger), Into The Woods (Jack), and Guys and Dolls (Benny South Street). Regional Credits: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Drifter). Tyler attended the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities and was a YoungArts 2021 Finalist. I thank God, my family, and my friends for supporting me to this moment! @tylerjwesley
Travis Roy Rogers (Darrel Curtis) is happy to be here! Born and raised in Los Angeles and a graduate of Carnegie Mellon’s School of Drama. This is his professional debut. Love and gratitude to his family, friends, and agents for helping him live his dream. Soli Deo Gloria! @travisroyrogers
Corbin Drew Ross (Sodapop Curtis) is thrilled to be making his national tour debut! Regional: Newsies (Oscar Delancey). TV: “And Just Like That,” “New Amsterdam.” Endless thanks to his incredible family and friends, his team Landsburg Management and CESD for their support, and the Crotwells for teaching him everything he knows.
Emma Hearn (Cherry Valance). Broadway: Diana (Diana u/s, Swing). First National Tour: Cats (Bombalurina). Off-Broadway: Nickel Mines. Regional: Pioneer Theatre Company, Music Theatre Wichita. Proud Texas State MT alumna! Immense gratitude to the creative team, TRC, and CGF for this opportunity. Endless love to my family. All glory to God! @_emmahearn_
Jaydon Nget (Two-Bit, u/s Johnny, u/s Dallas) is ecstatic to join The Outsiders! Previous: & Juliet North American Tour (Kempe/Swing, François u/s, Romeo u/s). Houston native. Proud Asian American artist. Baylor University, BFA 24. Thanks to Amy Lord (@eristalentagency). Infinite love to Mom, Pop, Lauryn, Haylie, Rachel, family, and friends! IG & Tiktok: @jaydonnget www.jaydonnget.com
Gabriel White Marín (Bob/Cop) is proud to perform with The Outsiders family! Big shout outs to Rockwall-Heath High School, Blake High School, New Tampa Players, and Orlando Family Stage/Gershwin for getting him here. He thanks his friends for their endless encouragement and his family for their unwavering support. Stay gold!
Dante D’Antonio (Paul, u/s Darrel, u/s Sodapop, u/s Bob/Cop) North American Tour Debut!! Selected: Jersey Boys (Joe Pesci/Frankie Alt.), Urinetown (Bobby Strong), John Proctor… (Carter Smith), Tarrytown (Ichabod). Walnut Hill School. Penn State MT ‘25. Thanks to family and friends. dantedantonio.com @dante_dantonio
Seth Ajani (u/s Johnny, u/s Dallas) is making his touring debut! Regional: American Players Theatre, RhinoLeap. BFA: University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Glory to The Most High. @ajani.x
Christian Arredondo (u/s Ponyboy, u/s Johnny) National tour debut! Pace MT Alum. Endless thanks to my family, friends, teachers, mentors, and everyone who believed in me. This one’s for y’all! Special thanks to the entire Outsiders team and TRC! @chris_arredondo
Kevin Avila (Brill). National Tour debut with The Outsiders!!! Previously: World of Dance Season III (The Trilogy) and Swing! on NCL. Special thanks to his father and sister watching from above, and to his mom, Isabel, Lucas, and fiancée Kristen. @kevin.d.avila
Brian Ho Pui Cheung (Swing, u/s Two- Bit, u/s Steve) is thrilled to be making his tour debut with The Outsiders. A recent CCM alum, he is endlessly grateful for his mom, dad, brother, friends and DGRW for their love and support. @briancheunghopui
Delaney Diaz (Ace) is thrilled to make her National Tour debut with The Outsiders! Regional: West Side Story (Paper Mill Playhouse). Live Concerts: Mariah Carey. Film: In the Heights. Endless gratitude to family, Stagelite, teachers, MSA, and The Outsiders Team! @delaneydiaz1116
Gina Gagliano (u/s Cherry, u/s Marcia) is ecstatic to be making her national tour debut! Credits: Victoria in Cats (Royal Caribbean International). She sends her gratitude to her family, friends and agents at Resolute Artists Agency. @ginaagagliano
Will Hastreiter (u/s Darrel, u/s Sodapop , u/s Paul, u/s Bob/ Cop). Thrilled to be making his tour debut! Previous credits: The Outsiders (Broadway), The Turning, Rent in Concert, Jersey Boys. “Forever thankful to my family and loved ones for all their support!” rep: the mine @willhastreiter
Tyson Hill (Swing, Fight Captain, u/s Steve, u/s Two- Bit). National Tour debut! Off-Broadway: 11 to Midnight. Film/TV: The Last Mrs. Parrish, Christmas on the Square, FIFA World Cup Halftime Show, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Gratitude to God and family. @tysonanthonyhill
Hannah Jennens (Swing/Dance Captain, u/s Marcia, u/s Ace) is so grateful to be here! Thank you to the creative team and TRC for trusting me. Much love to Mom, Dad, Ryan, & Kaia – this one’s for y’all. @hannahjennens
Katie Riedel (Marcia, u/s Cherry) is grateful to make her national tour debut! Shenandoah University Alum ‘26. Regional: Skylar, Bring It On (The MUNY). Special thanks to her family, friends, CESD Dance, The Outsiders team, and TRC! Stay groovy! @katie_r_22.
Hayden Rivas (Swing/Dance Captain, Assistant Fight Captain, u/s Steve). Filipino-Canadian performer making his National Tour debut! Select Theatre: Here Lies Love (CTG), South Pacific (Muny), Beetlejuice (NCL). Film/TV: “The Morning Show,” Descendants 3. BFA Dance & MSL, USC. Huge thanks to his family! @haydenrivas
Luke Sabracos (Trip, u/s Bob/Cop, u/s Sodapop, u/s Paul) is thrilled to be making his National Tour debut! Graduate of Boston Conservatory ’23. Love to Mom, Dad, Eleni, L+J, Rixey, Pantera/Murphy Agency, Uncle Danny, God, and my entire Big Fat Greek Family. @Luke.sabracos
Johnathan Tanner (Chet, u/s Paul). Regional: 3 Summers of Lincoln (La Jolla Playhouse), Jerry in American In Paris, Nutty Professor, Newsies. 7x National Ballroom Finalist. 2x Violinist Carnegie Hall. BFA from BYU. Thanks to Parents, CTG, & God! @Johnathan.tanner
Rodney Thompson Jr (Steve, u/s Two-Bit) Broadway: Elf. Tour: Moulin Rouge!! Funny Girl. Regional: The Muny, MTWichita, Lyric OKC. Screen: “ICON” music video by Todrick Hall. Huge thanks to his family, CESD, and the Outsiders team. OKCU Dance alum. @itzlilrodney
Alyssa Villareal (Beverly, u/s Ace, u/s Marcia). National tour debut! Bay Area Filipina. NYU Tisch Dance. Credits: Rich+Tone Talauega, Laja Field, Kyle Abraham. TV: RuPaul’s Drag Race (Jinkx Monsoon, Monét X Change), Steve Madden. Regional: Woodminster. <3 my family & CESD! @alyssavillareall
Jordan DeAndre Williams (Swing, u/s Ponyboy, u/s Johhny, u/s Dallas) is stoked to be making his national tour debut with The Outsiders! Regional: In The Heights, Guys and Dolls (Summer Stock Austin); A Christmas Carol (ZACH Theatre). Endless love to all of my people and ATX! To my family above—this is for you. @ jdeandre.williams
During its first year on the road, the tour visited 35 cities and welcomed over 900,000 patrons. The acclaimed production will continue across North America including engagements at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, the show’s West Coast premiere at the Hollywood Pantages in Los Angeles, and multi-week stops in Costa Mesa, Seattle, and San Francisco.
Selling over $75 million in tickets during its first year on the road, the North American tour of The Outsiders recouped its capitalization after just 29 weeks and generated an estimated $320 million in local economic impact. In addition to its commercial success, the production has made a meaningful local impact through The Stay Gold Project, a nationwide educational initiative ensuring that cost is never a barrier to young people experiencing The Outsiders in their city. In partnership with the SONIC® Foundation and private donors, the program has expanded from Broadway to cities across the country, providing approximately 4,000 subsidized tickets to students and educators, while also providing post-show discussions and a comprehensive educational study-guide.
The winner of four 2024 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, The Outsiders features a book by Tony Award nominee Adam Rapp with Tony Award winner Justin Levine, music and lyrics by Tony Award nominees Jamestown Revival (Jonathan Clay & Zach Chance) and Justin Levine, music supervision, orchestration & arrangements by Justin Levine, choreography by Tony Award nominees Rick Kuperman & Jeff Kuperman and is directed by Tony Award winner Danya Taymor.
The Outsiders features Scenography by Tony Award nominees AMP featuring Tatiana Kahvegian, Costume Design by Sarafina Bush, Lighting Design by Tony Award winner Brian MacDevitt, Sound Design by Tony Award winner Cody Spencer, Projection Design by Tony Award winner Hana S. Kim, Special Effects Design by Jeremy Chernick & Lillis Meeh, Hair & Wig Design by Alberto “Albee” Alvarado, Makeup Design by Tishonna Ferguson, Sound Effects Specialist Taylor Bense, Creative Consultant Jack Viertel. Music Supervision & Additional Orchestrations by Tony Award nominee Matt Hinkley, Music Direction by Remy Kurs. Production Supervision by Beverly Jenkins, Production Stage Management by Edmond O’Neal. Casting is by The TRC Company/Xavier Rubiano, CSA.
The Outsiders is produced on tour by The Araca Group, American Zoetrope, Olympus Theatricals, Sue Gilad & Larry Rogowsky, Angelina Jolie, Betsy Dollinger, Jonathan & Michelle Clay, Cristina Marie Vivenzio, The Shubert Organization, LaChanze & Marylee Fairbanks, Debra Martin Chase, Sony Music Masterworks, Jamestown Revival Theater, Jennifer & Jonathan Allan Soros, Tanninger Entertainment, Tamlyn Brooke Shusterman, Mistry Theatrical Ventures, Galt & Irvin Productions, Tulsa Clarks, Paul & Margaret Liljenquist, Bob & Claire Patterson, Voltron Global Media, James L. Nederlander, Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, The John Gore Organization, Independent Presenters Network, Stephen Lindsay & Brett Sirota, Jeffrey Finn, Playhouse Square, ASR Productions, Indelible InK, Lionheart Productions, The Broadway Investor’s Club, Starhawk Productions, Distant Rumble, GTR Productions, Green Leaf Partnership, Michael & Elizabeth Venuti, Leslie Kavanaugh, Deborah & Dave Smith, Belle Productions, Chas & Jen Grossman, Rungnapa & Jim Teague, Michael & Molly Schroeder, Casey & Chelsea Baugh, Jim & Emily Flautt, Jon L. Morris, Becky Winkler, William Moran Hickey Jr. & William Moran Hickey III, Melissa Chamberlain & Michael McCartney, Wavelength Productions, Rob O’Neill & Shane Snow, Eric Stine, Rachel Weinstein, Cornice Productions and La Jolla Playhouse.
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