Ep. 58: The Outsiders

About this episode

Braden interviews Tyler Wesley and Bonale Fambrini about The Outsiders Musical, exploring its themes and performances.

This week, Braden sat down with Tyler Wesley (Dallas Winston) and Bonale Fambrini (Johny Cade) from The Outsiders Musical at Stage Left Grille, right next to The Fabulous Fox, to talk about what audiences can expect when they see the show. The Outsiders is a powerful new musical based on the iconic novel by S.E. Hinton, bringing the story of brotherhood, class divide, and coming-of-age to the stage. Set in 1960s Oklahoma, it follows Ponyboy Curtis and the Greasers as they navigate loyalty, identity, and what it means to belong in a world stacked against them. With emotionally charged performances, movement-driven storytelling, and a score that hits hard, the show feels both timeless and deeply relevant. It is the winner of four Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The Outsider is now playing at @foxtheatrestl through January 18.

People in this episode

Host: Braden

Guests: Tyler Wesley, Bonale Fambrini

Topics covered

• musical theater
• The Outsiders
• brotherhood
• class divide
• coming-of-age
• 1960s Oklahoma

Keywords

• The Outsiders
• musical
• S.E. Hinton
• Tony Awards
• 1960s
• Oklahoma
• brotherhood
• class divide

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Stage Left Grille, The Fabulous Fox

Books & works: The Outsiders

Places: Oklahoma

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