The Lost Boys receives Broadway musical adaptation review

8 articles · Updated · New York Theatre Guide · Apr 27

Ali Louis Bourzgui stars as David in the new musical at the Palace Theatre, directed by Tony Award winner Michael Arden, with an 88% audience approval from 383 Show-Score ratings.
The adaptation updates the 1987 film’s themes, highlighting queer subtext and patriarchal violence, but critics note uneven storytelling and underdeveloped characters despite high-energy performances and striking stagecraft.
Fans of the original film and vampire media are drawn to the production, which features music by LA band The Rescues and notable performances by Shoshana Bean and Paul Alexander Nolan.

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