Tells the story of two warring gangs in 1967 Tulsa, Oklahoma.
The Outsiders is a musical adaptation of S.E. Hinton's novel and Francis Ford Coppola's movie.
The Outsiders is a musical adaptation of S.E. Hinton's novel and Francis Ford Coppola's movie, which tells the story of two warring gangs in 1967 Tulsa, Oklahoma. The production has been playing in previews since March 16 and officially opens on April 11 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre in New York City.
The Outsiders is a musical adaptation of S.E. Hinton's novel and Francis Ford Coppola's movie.
Rick Kuperman and Jeff Kuperman choreographed the fight scene between Ponyboy and Darrel.
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No Contradictions at Time
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Deception
(30%)
The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author overexplains everything and underestimates the audience's intelligence by providing unnecessary details about characters and their motivations. This makes for a less engaging experience as it takes away from the suspense of the story. Secondly, there are instances where information is presented out of context or in an incorrect manner, which can lead to confusion for readers who may not be familiar with S.E Hinton's novel or its movie adaptation by Francis Ford Coppola. Lastly, some scenes lack clarity and coherence due to the overuse of exposition.
The show overexplains everything, all the time.
Fallacies
(75%)
The article contains several logical fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the show closely follows the novel's framework without providing any evidence or reasoning for why this is important. Additionally, there are examples of inflammatory rhetoric in phrases such as 'the big fight that takes place toward the end of the new show ranks as one of the most impactful (literally) moments of this, or any, Broadway season'. The author also uses a dichotomous depiction by stating that while the visuals are compelling, when characters open their mouths it falters. This is an example of a false dilemma fallacy.
The show closely follows the novel's framework
the big fight that takes place toward the end of the new show ranks as one of the most impactful (literally) moments of this, or any, Broadway season
while characters open their mouths it falters
Bias
(75%)
The article is biased towards the negative aspects of the musical adaptation. The author uses language that demeans one side as extreme or unreasonable such as 'overexplains itself' and 'the show overestimates its audience'. They also use examples from the novel to criticize the musical, which shows a lack of understanding for how adaptations work.
Adapted by Adam Rapp (“The Sound Inside”) and Justin Levine (who also wrote the score with the folk-rock duo Jamestown Revival), the show's book closely follows the novel’s framework.
A musical where the sonic storytelling constantly pales next to
Onstage, on the other hand, Darrel details
So yes, “The Outsiders” is compelling from a visual standpoint.
The big fight that takes place toward the end of the new show “The Outsiders” ranks as one of the most impactful (literally) moments of this, or any, Broadway season. And the director, Danya Taymor, pulls it off by gathering all the theatrical tools at her disposal
Angelina Jolie is producing The Outsiders Broadway musical.
The production has been playing in previews since March 16 and officially opens Thursday, April 11.
Dillon recently stopped by to take in a preview performance of The Outsiders and posed for group photos with the cast and crew including Angelina Jolie.
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time
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Deception
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Angelina Jolie's statement that producing The Outsiders is a privilege and her positive comments about the production are examples of deceptive practices. She presents herself as an objective observer when she says 'I feel so strongly about this material and this creative team', but it is clear from the rest of her statements that she has a personal stake in the success of the musical.
Her positive comments about the production
Angelina Jolie's statement that producing The Outsiders is a privilege
Fallacies
(70%)
None Found At Time Of
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Bias
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Angelina Jolie's statement that producing The Outsiders is a privilege implies that she believes the musical will be successful and well-received. This suggests bias towards her own success as a producer.
> I feel so strongly about this material and this creative team.<br> > It’s been a privilege to be part of the process.<br> > I have so much respect for Broadway and all who work within.
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Interest (50%)
Angelina Jolie has a financial stake in the production of The Outsiders Broadway Musical as she is one of its producers. She also has personal relationships with members of the creative team and cast.
Dillon posed in the middle of a large group shot with Vivienne seated below him
'I feel so strongly about this material and this creative team.'
'It's been a privilege to be a part of the process,ǃ
The Outsiders is a classic coming-of-age novel written by S.E. Hinton in 1967.
It spoke with eyewitness authority to teenage alienation and its poor 'greasers' and rich 'socs' (the book's shorthand for society types) now seem like exhibits in a midcentury angst museum.
The material doesn't want sophisticated adults mucking about in it or, worse, gentling its hard edges for commercial consumption. Harshness tempered with naiveveté is central to its style and argument.
To turn the novel into a Broadway musical would thus seem a category error worse even than the film's introduction of young stars but it was made with so much love and sincerity that survives with most of its heart intact.
Youth is key to that survival; five out of nine principals are making their Broadway debuts.
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time
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Deception
(30%)
The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that the musical version of The Outsiders has been made with so much love and sincerity it survives with most of its heart intact. However, this statement contradicts itself as there are multiple instances where the show deviates from Hinton's original storyline for commercial consumption.
The musical version of The Outsiders has been made with so much love and sincerity it survives with most of its heart intact.
Fallacies
(75%)
The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing S.E. Hinton's status as a teenager when writing the novel and Francis Ford Coppola's film adaptation, without providing any evidence or context for their opinions on the subject matter.
The classic coming-of-age novel has become a compelling, if imperfect, musical about have-not teenagers in a have-it-all world.
Bias
(70%)
The author has a clear bias towards the novel and its themes of teenage alienation. They also have a positive view of the musical adaptation despite acknowledging that it may not be perfect.
> Brody Grant as Ponyboy Curtis in The Outsiders musical at Bernard B. Jacobs Theater
> Youth is key to the show's power and many stunning things are happening on stage
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