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The Lost Boys: A New Musical


Get ready for the ride of your life with The Lost Boys, the most Tony Award®-winning new musical of the year. It’s a “thrilling, blockbuster event” (People), “a breathtaking adventure unlike any musical seen before” (New York Post), and “the best new musical of the season” (The Washington Post).

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 is “a jaw-dropping, rock-fueled must-see” (Cosmopolitan) featuring 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. Read More The Lost Boys: A New Musical

Venue

Palace Theatre
160 West 47 Street
New York, NY 10036

Audience

Recommended for 11 +
Children under the age of 5 are not permitted in the theatre.

Runtime

2 hours and 30 minutes, including intermission

First Performance

3/27/2026


More About The Lost Boys: A New Musical

The Lost Boys: A New Musical brings the cult classic vampire film to Broadway with a blend of rock-inspired music, striking visuals, and thrilling high-flying stunts. Set in Santa Carla, Lucy and her two sons arrive in their new hometown only to discover it is filled with unexpected dangers and unforgettable characters.

Based on the beloved Warner Bros. film, the production follows Lucy as she tries to build a new life, while her sons Michael and Sam are drawn into the town’s hidden secrets. Michael becomes involved with a charismatic local rock band, while Sam uncovers the darker, more dangerous side of Santa Carla that emerges after dark.

Directed by two-time Tony Award® winner Michael Arden, the musical features a rock and pop score by The Rescues and a book by David Hornsby and Chris Hoch. Choreography is by Lauren Yalango-Grant and Christopher Cree Grant, with music supervision by Tony nominee Ethan Popp.

The production has been recognized with 12 Tony Award® nominations, highlighting its creative team, standout technical achievements, and performances, namely Shoshana Bean and Ali Louis Bourzgui. With inventive staging, suspense, humor, and dynamic effects, the show delivers a high-energy theatrical experience that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.