The Lost Boys Unleashes $25 Million Vampire Spectacle at Palace Theater, Exploiting 30-Foot Vertical Lift
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Updated · The New York Times · May 25
The Lost Boys Unleashes $25 Million Vampire Spectacle at Palace Theater, Exploiting 30-Foot Vertical Lift
1 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 25
The Lost Boys turns the Palace Theater’s unusual height and depth into a central effect, sending vampires down from above and dropping performers below the stage in Broadway-scale flight sequences.
That staging is possible because the century-old theater was lifted 30 feet during redevelopment, creating extra space under the stage that the musical is now using more fully than any show since the venue reopened in 2024.
Director Michael Arden said the production was designed to exploit vertical movement from above and below rather than the usual left-right entrances, matching the show’s vampire attacks.
The 1987-film adaptation is one of Broadway’s biggest new productions, carrying a $25 million budget and 12 Tony nominations, including for scenic, lighting and sound design.
Can technical wizardry win a Best Musical Tony for a show with a reportedly forgettable score?
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