Outsiders tour

[MaybeMaybeNot]

I am fielding thoughts on The Outsiders. It is coming in tour, and I am debating if I want to go. I have seen so many bad and middling shows the last few years that I am getting gun shy when I see red flags. 

Although I loved the novel and the "Complete Novel" version of the movie, I have listened to some of the songs from the score and find them serviceable. The first song, for example, is just artless exposition. I am also turned off by making major changes to the novel. I have seen enough dud Tony winners, I am feeling like this one might be a pass.  Would I be missing anything? Should I go?

[+ jeezopete]

I've never read the novel but have seen the movie several times over the years. I took a chance & got tickets when the tour was in Tampa back in December. Your take on the songs is pretty much the same as mine; their main function seemed to be to move the story along. Stay Gold was my favorite, nothing else stuck with me afterward. I found the performances to be very good, the singing was good, the dancing was high energy and great to watch. The climactic fight scene dance during a storm was mesmerizing with great staging and choreography. The story followed the movie well, as far as I can remember. Overall, I'm glad I went, and the rest of the audience seemed to enjoy it. It was probably a one time show for me.