Exclusive Interview: Sutton James Kaylor of ‘The Outsiders’
Broadway has seen plenty of stories about growing up, but few hit quite as hard as The Outsiders. This musical has a rawness that refuses to stay neatly inside the lines. It’s bruising, beautiful, rebellious, and unexpectedly tender, all at once. Set against the rough-and-tumble world of 1960s Tulsa, The Outsiders follows Ponyboy Curtis and his fellow Greasers as they navigate a world divided by class, loyalty, violence, and the unshakable bonds of friendship. What makes the Broadway production so thrilling is how it transforms S. E. Hinton’s classic story into something intensely theatrical. The stage becomes a battleground, a playground, and a place where teenage dreams collide with harsh reality. We recently spoke with Sutton James Kaylor, who is currently playing Sodapop on Broadway, about what it’s like to join a show in its third year and the pressure that comes with telling a story such as this one
In this exclusive BSB Insider interview, Sutton James Kaylor takes us back to where his love for performing began and how it eventually led him to the bright lights of Broadway. With The Outsiders being his first Broadway show, what was it like to join a production already in motion? Where does he draw from to bring his version of Sodapop alive on stage? Check out this fun interview to find out!
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Stay Gold and catch Sutton James Kayler in The Outsiders on Broadway!
Year 3 of The Outsiders on Broadway is in full swing, reminding us that family, be it blood or found, is the most important thing in the world. So grab your family and get those tickets to see Sutton James Kaylor and the rest of the incredible cast and crew at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre in New York City! Have you seen The Outsiders recently? What stands out to you about this show? Share your thoughts on social media and tag @bsb.insider to continue the conversation!
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