Dog Day Afternoon vs The Outsiders
Which Broadway show should you see? Compare CriticScore ratings, runtime, prices, and more.
Dog Day Afternoon
Which Show Should You See?
Based on CriticScore: The Outsiders has a higher critic rating (71 vs 52).
Audiences say: Dog Day Afternoon earns an A- (Liking It), while The Outsiders gets an A+ (Loving It).
Different formats: Dog Day Afternoon is a play, while The Outsiders is a musical.
Short on time? Dog Day Afternoon runs 2h 15m while The Outsiders runs 2h 30m.
Bringing kids? Dog Day Afternoon is recommended for Ages 16+, while The Outsiders is Ages 12+.
Budget-friendly option: The Outsiders has a $49 lottery for discounted tickets.
Critics are divided on this star-driven adaptation, with many finding it tonally confused and unable to justify its existence beyond the film. While some praise Bernthal's performance and Guirgis's New York voices, most fault the uneven mix of comedy and drama.
Critics find "The Outsiders" a visceral, emotionally engaging adaptation elevated by Danya Taymor's dynamic direction and thrilling choreography, though some dismiss it as competent but forgettable, overly familiar territory despite strong performances.