Trevor Wayne Will Take Over Role of Ponyboy Curtis in THE OUTSIDERS On Broadway

The Outsiders has found its next Ponyboy. Original Broadway cast member Trevor Wayne will take over the lead role in the Tony Award-winning musical beginning Sept. 23. Brody Grant, who received a Tony Award nomination for his take on Ponyboy Curtis, will play his final performance on Sept. 21.

Wayne has served as Grant’s understudy since the beginning of the show’s run. He has made his Broadway debut in The Outsiders, and graduated from the University of Florida’s theatre program. 

In addition, Brent Comer, who originated the role of “Darrel Curtis,” will take a leave of absence from Tuesday, September 9 to Sunday, November 9 while he films his featured role in Netflix’s upcoming drama The Mosquito Bowl directed by Peter Berg, as recently announced. During this time, the role of Darrel Curtis will be played by Dan Berry, while the role of Paul will be played by Victor Carrillo Tracey.

The Outsiders won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Musical, along with Best Direction of a Musical for Danya Taymor, Best Lighting Design of a Musical, and Best Sound Design of a Musical. It was nominated in 12 total categories, including a nomination for Grant for Best Leading Actor in a Musical. 

The Outsiders features a book by Tony Award nominee Adam Rapp with Tony Award winner Justin Levine, music and lyrics by Tony Award nominees Jamestown Revival (Jonathan Clay & Zach Chance) and Justin Levine, music supervision, orchestration & arrangements by Justin Levine, choreography by Tony Award nominees Rick Kuperman & Jeff Kuperman. 

Based on the critically acclaimed 1976 novel of the same name, The Outsiders tells the story of Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade, and band “outsiders” as they battle with their affluent rivals, the Socs. 

The Outsiders runs at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre on West 45th Street in New York City. For tickets and more information, visit here.