Opened in 1927
The Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, originally named the Royale, was built in 1927 by the Chanin Brothers along with the nearby Majestic Theatre and the John Golden Theatre (originally called Theatre Masque). All three theaters are now run by the Shuberts, who renamed the theatre Bernard B. Jacobs after the president of the Shubert Organization. Recent productions include Parade, Company, The Color Purple, Once, and The Mountaintop.
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Restrooms are located one flight down from the Orchestra level.
Coat check is available downstairs. $2/item.
Free Wi-Fi Available
To your right as you exit the main 45th Street entrance.
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Experience the 2024 Tony Award-winning Best Musical The Outsiders, playing at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre on Broadway!
Based on S.E. Hinton’s novel and Francis Ford Coppola’s iconic film, The Outsiders brings the streets of 1967 Tulsa, Oklahoma, to the Broadway stage. The musical follows Ponyboy Curtis and his best friend Johnny Cade and their family of greasers as they navigate growing up, self-discovery, and their battle with their affluent rivals, the Socs.
The show features a book by Adam Rapp with Justin Levine, music and lyrics by Jamestown Revival (Jonathan Clay & Zach Chance) and Justin Levine. Justin Levine also serves as music supervisor, orchestrator, and arranger. The Outsiders is directed by Danya Taymor, who received the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for the show, and features choreography by Rick Kuperman & Jeff Kuperman. Tulsa, Oklahoma, is brought to life on stage by a design team including scenic design by AMP featuring Tatiana Kahvegian, costume design by Sarafina Bush, lighting design by Brian MacDevitt, and sound design by Cody Spencer.
Get your tickets to see The Outsiders on Broadway at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre in New York City!
The best views will be in the center orchestra and front mezzanine, but there are very few bad seats in this theater.
1078 seats
Wheelchair accessible seating is located in the orchestra section. No steps to designated seating location.
Yes, a wheelchair accessible (unisex) restroom is located on the Orchestra level.
Infrared assistive listening devices available for every performance; audio description and closed captioning devices will be available beginning four weeks after the show's opening night. Before this date, live-caption via CART using a hand-held device can be requested with two weeks advance notice. Contact Shuebrt Audience Services at 212-944-3700 or audienceservices@shubertorg.com for more information.
When to arrive: Doors open roughly a half hour before showtime. Give yourself plenty of time to pick up tickets and find your seats. What to wear: Whatever makes you comfortable! Some people dress up for the theater, but there is no official dress code. Children under 4 are not permitted in the theater.
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