She has reimagined the Greasers as a multiracial gang and cast several key roles with actors of color, in particular the ex-con Dally, the gang’s most charismatic but volatile member.

Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/entertainment/theater/story/2023-02-12/on-a-knifes-edge-la-jolla-playhouse-planning-visceral-violent-the-outsiders-musical

The book describes the Greasers as controlling the poorer East side of town while the Socs control the wealthier West side.

Source: https://screenrant.com/the-outsiders-biggest-differences-movie-book/

Though “The Outsiders” — in every form — argues that it is often easier to hate than to love and understand, it does not hesitate to show the passionate relationships (never erotic, but often with a force that borders the romantic) among the Greasers.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/06/theater/the-outsiders-review-la-jolla-playhouse.html