Adam Rapp's musical adaptation of S.E. Hinton's "The Outsiders" returns to Chicago

Adam Rapp co-wrote the book for The Outsiders, bringing a playwright’s sharp sense of character and emotional tension to the award winning musical’s adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s novel.

Drawing on a personal connection to the story’s themes of class, family, and adolescent intensity, he helped shape the show into something that feels both raw and theatrical.

Hear Paul’s insightful chat with Adam about his career, his family life with brother Anthony Rapp(star of RENT), and what motivates him to undertake projects.