The Lost Boys musical brings the iconic 1987 Warner Bros. cult classic movie to Broadway as a high-octane rock theatrical experience. Set in the moody coastal town of Santa Carla, California, the show follows teenage brothers Michael and Sam as they adjust to a new life after moving with their mother, Lucy. Desperate to fit in, Michael falls under the spell of David, the charismatic leader of a local rock band who harbors a deadly vampire secret. As Michael becomes ensnared in the town's dark supernatural underbelly, younger brother Sam must team up with eccentric local vampire hunters to save his brother before the transformation becomes permanent. Featuring an original score by the indie rock group The Rescues and a book co-written by David Hornsby and Chris Hoch, The Lost Boys musical transforms the beloved film into an explosive stage production. Directed by Michael Arden, the musical fuses 1980s nostalgia with contemporary stagecraft, kinetic choreography, and dynamic vocal performances. With its thrilling story of brotherhood, rebellion, and mortality, The Lost Boys stands as a defining rock musical on Broadway.
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The flying, special effects, and the SET! Holy crap this cast is phenomenal!!! I will definitely be coming back! (also after the show there was a talkback for Kids Night on Broadway and Shoshana, Dean, Jennifer, Miguel, Grace, and Colin all came out!! It was such a special night!)
Phenomal production, lighting, fx, performances. Really captured the 80s vibe with the music and design. Good score overall but not an all time great musically.
My all time favorite musical!! A fantastic cast and a spectacle you’ll never forget. Can’t recommend it enough.
so good!
Get ready for the ride of your life with The Lost Boys , the most Tony AwardⓇ-winning new musical of the year. When Michael moves to California with his younger brother Sam and their mother Lucy, he’s desperate to leave his old life behind and start fresh. A wild night out on the boardwalk finds him in the shadows of Santa Carla and brings him face-to-face with David, the magnetic leader of a local rock band. David and his bandmates offer Michael freedom, adventure, and the connection he’s been longing to find. But when the band’s dark secret finally comes out, Michael must decide how far he’s willing to go to belong. Based on the classic Warner Bros. film, The Lost Boys features Tony-winning performances from Shoshana Bean and Ali Louis Bourzgui. Directed by three-time Tony winner Michael Arden ( Maybe Happy Ending , Parade ), the production features Tony-nominated music and lyrics by The Rescues, a book by Tony nominees David Hornsby and Chris Hoch, choreography by Tony nominees Lauren Yalango-Grant and Christopher Cree Grant ( Parade ), and music supervision by Tony nominee Ethan Popp ( Tina ). The Lost Boys is produced by James Carpinello, Marcus Chait, and Patrick Wilson.
Apr 26, 2026 – Present
CurrentThe Lost Boys musical follows teenage brothers Michael and Sam after they move to Santa Carla, California, where Michael becomes enticed by a charismatic rock front man who leads a secret gang of vampires. To save Michael, Sam and his mother must confront the town's dark supernatural forces before Michael turns completely.
Yes, The Lost Boys musical is directly adapted from the classic 1987 Warner Bros. horror-comedy film directed by Joel Schumacher.
The music and lyrics for The Lost Boys musical were composed by the indie pop-rock group The Rescues, with a book written by David Hornsby and Chris Hoch.
The Lost Boys musical is generally recommended for teens and adults due to dark supernatural themes, violence, theatrical blood, and strong rock music elements.
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