Grant ’21 and Lemieux ’21 Cast in Broadway-aimed Musical Version of ‘The Outsiders’

April 23, 2022

Brody Grant ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) and Kiki Lemieux ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) were cast in lead roles for the upcoming Broadway-aimed musical version of “The Outsiders.” Grant will play Sodapop and Lemieux will play Marcia. The world premiere of this adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s novel will take place at La Jolla Playhouse in spring of 2023.

“The Outsiders” features a book by Pulitzer Prize finalist Adam Rapp (“The Sound Inside”), music and lyrics by Jamestown Revival (Jonathan Clay and Zach Chance) and Tony Award winner Justin Levine (“Moulin Rouge! The Musical”), who will also provide music supervision, arrangements and orchestrations. Danya Taymor (“Pass Over”) will direct the musical.

A Quarter-Century Of Unparalleled Leadership: Shenandoah University Celebrates President Tracy Fitzsimmons’ 25 Years of Service

Dr. Fitzsimmons, who recently started her 19th year as SU president, is the longest-serving current president of any single Virginia college or university

August 19, 2026

A Man and His Music: Paul Anka Performs Two Sold-Out Shows at Shenandoah University

Legendary singer-songwriter enchants crowd with pair of performances sponsored by Cecil Pruitt, Jr.

August 19, 2026

A Shenandoah student sits at a table with two older adults as they make Valentine's Day cards.

Shenandoah University Piloting New Lifelong Learning Program

As SAGE Scholars, older adults will be able to attend college classes alongside Shenandoah students

August 18, 2026

Director Of Shenandoah’s PMHNP Program Featured On Podcast

Paula Allocca, Ph.D., recently appeared on Peplau’s Ghost, a podcast that explores the use of psychotherapy by psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners

August 17, 2026

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Shenandoah Physician Assistant Studies Program Students Distinguish Themselves On National Stage

Student PAs recognized as leaders and scholars

August 14, 2026

Karen Schaufeld, an author, entrepreneur, philanthropist, lawyer, and ardent early reading advocate, holds her book, "Larry and Bob" as she answers student questions at Sully Elementary School in Loudoun County, Virginia as part of Shenandoah University's Camp Read A Lot. She is smiling, has long silver hair, and is wearing glasses and a blue button-up shirt.

A Story Shared, And Memories Made

Author Karen Schaufeld delights Camp Read A Lot with her book, “Larry and Bob”

August 13, 2026

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