Ponyboy Curtis appears in Hinton's later novel That Was Then, This Is Now (1971).[11]
The 1983 film adaptation was directed by Francis Ford Coppola,[12] since its release it retains a fanbase.[13] The film is notable for casting young actors before their rise to fame, which includes C. Thomas Howell, Ralph Macchio, Matt Dillon, Patrick Swayze, Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez, Tom Cruise, and Diane Lane.[14]
A television series based on the characters of the novel and film aired in 1990. It consists of a different cast playing the same characters. It picks up right after the events of the film's ending and lasted only one season.
In Rockstar Games' 2006 video game Bully, The Greasers and the Preppies/Preps, are based on The Outsiders.
A stage musical of the same name held its world premiere at La Jolla Playhouse in February/March 2023. The production will be directed by Danya Taymor from a libretto by Adam Rapp, with songs by Jamestown Revival and music supervision, arrangements, and orchestrations by Justin Levine.[15] It was announced on August 21, 2023, that the show began previews on Broadway at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre on March 16, 2024 and officially opened on April 11.
Museum and film locations
The Outsiders House Museum opened in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on August 9, 2019.[16] In 2009, hip-hop artist Danny Boy O'Connor discovered the house that was used for the Curtis Brothers' home. Moving forward O'Connor kept the thought of buying it, which he eventually did in 2016.[17][18] O'Connor said he bought it sight unseen and when he first went inside that it was falling apart. With the help of friends, the Oklahoma Film and Music Office, the City Council, local business and individuals who volunteered the restoration started.[19][20] After raising funds the house went through extensive renovations to restore it and maintain its authenticity from the film.[21] A GoFundMe was set up for additional funds,[22] notable donors include Jack White who donated $30,000 and Billy Idol. Also to raise funds, screenings of the film were organized that actor C. Thomas Howell attended. Also in 2016, the street signs on the corner were changed to "The Outsiders way" and "The Curtis Brothers Lane".[23] Since its opening, the museum now contains a collection of The Outsiders memorabilia.[24] Aside from Howell, between its restoration and opening, other stars of the films visited this includes Rob Lowe, Ralph Macchio, and Matt Dillon.[25][26] For his efforts on preserving a cultural landmark O'Connor received a key to the city of Tulsa.[27]
In 2022, in Sperry, Oklahoma, the group Upward Sperry restored the now un-operational DX gas station seen in the film. The group's president Gary Coulson said, “It’s really growing. I almost hate to say, but it’s almost like a cult following. They stream through here - what that does is get people here.” With O'Connor they are planning to revitalize Outsiders nostalgia in Sperry.[28]
