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A new musical based the classic 1987 film of the same name.

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Tickets starting at $59.67
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Critics’ Reviews (2)

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Time Out New York

"Thrilling. No other musical this season has been anywhere near so spectacular."

Time Out New York

Adam Feldman

New York Post

"The best new musical on Broadway. A serious spectacle unlike any musical before."

New York Post

Johnny Oleksinski

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Team meeting event
"9 of us attended this show and all of us loved it! We were here for a work team meeting and are all different ages, genders and backgrounds. The show was fun, entertaining and some of the best effects I have see on Broadway. Definitely a must see show!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 11, 2026
most exciting and thrilling new musical
"It was so exciting to watch. I've seen the movie and wasn't sure how they were going to be able to create this as a live musical experience. It exceeded all exceptions and was thoroughly enjoyable. The actors were great and the staging was spectacular."
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tracy b from great neck on Jun 11, 2026
A Trip Down Memory Lane!
"One of my fav movies turned into a musical-can’t beat that! Very creative and the actors performances were phenomenal. Throughly enjoyed!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 11, 2026
Fun adaptation!
"Good music! Great chemistry in the cast! Staging and effects were excellent. Cast including ensemble had really good voices! You can really tell the cast enjoys the musical and their performance in it. It was a really great way to spend the day!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 11, 2026
The "1987" visual opener got a standing ovation!!
"Was very impressed with the physicality of the actors. Sax music did not sync well with sax man in tempo or volume. LUV the dropping into HellFire scene. Thank You for the plot twist at the end!!!"
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Ruth B from Des Moines on Jun 10, 2026
Thrillingly surprised!
"I’m a bit of a purist when it comes to 80s movies, so I was a little worried the show wouldn’t live up to my standards. But WOW!!! The technical aspects BLEW ME AWAY! The plot stayed true (with minor changes), and the acting and singing were great! My teen daughters have never seen the movie and it’s their new favorite musical. We saw it two days before the Tony’s and were shocked that it didn’t win best musical- it should have! (No shade Shmigadoon). "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 10, 2026
Amazing show
"I think the show can be enjoyed by fans of the movie and other people too. The musical numbers are great and the stage is phenomenal. Cast is amazing. You really see all the effort put on the production. I knew I would like it but it exceeded my expections. Loved it!!!!"
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Elizabeth R from Rio Blanco on Jun 10, 2026
So freaking good
"I enjoyed the heck out of this show. David and Michael were perfect! The songs were very reminisent of the 80s. Zero complaints. Go watch it. You won't be disappointed."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 9, 2026
Unique!
"This was my first vampire genre experience, so I was hesitant since it is not something I would usually seek out. However, the story, singing, set were all fantastic. I hardly blinked through the whole program - not a second of lull. Am so glad I went!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 9, 2026
Excellent
"I would recommend & have friends & family went to see it , loved it !"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 8, 2026
Great production
"We all loved everything about The Lost Boys the story, production, music everything was amazing! "
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Joe C from Chicago on Jun 7, 2026
Fantastic sets and sound
"Tremendous songs, powerful singers, sound effects and lighting was phenomenal. The sets blew me away! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 7, 2026
So much fun!
"We loved the staging and the actor who played David. It was a really fun night. I would recommend investing in floor or mezzanine seats if you can. You can see the crew working below the floor if you’re in the balcony. Didn’t ultimately take away from the experience but just a tip!"
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Megan H from St. Augustine on Jun 6, 2026
Lose yourself in the awe of Lost Boys
"This was truly a phenomenal show. The singing, performances and scenery were just outstanding!! Will definitely see it more than once. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 5, 2026
A ton of fun and visually stunning
" I couldn’t imagine how they were going to successfully turn a vampire movie from the 80’s into a musical, but they did and exceeded all of my expectations. The cast was perfect and the actor who plays David deserves all the recognition he’s getting for finding a way to portray the necessary charisma all the way to the mezzanine level and beyond. Another point of awe comes from the lack of screens and instead, the use of practical effects. The set was almost like another central character to the show. I wish I lived closer and could take everyone I know so they too could have a heck of time. Oh! And that final scene after the bows—well done! "
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Christina K from Cedar Park on Jun 5, 2026
Amazing!!
"The show was amazing! A few creative differences were made but overall it was a great show! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 4, 2026
O.M.G.
"Absolutely amazing!!!! If I could give it more than five stars, I would!! Stellar performances from the entire cast and totally amazing adaptation to the musical stage!! Better than anything I could have imagined. I was totally blown away!!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 4, 2026
Extremely Pleased!
"I thought the show was fantastic! Very modern and I felt the atmosphere. I highly recommend it."
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Gregory S from Clementon on Jun 2, 2026
Adapting a Cult Classic to the Question of Young Men in Distress
"I saw "The Lost Boys" 19 times when the movie first came out, so I went into the Broadway musical with both deep affection and very high expectations. Somehow, the musical exceeded them. What impressed me most was that it did not simply recreate a beloved cult classic on stage; it expanded it. The production uses the familiar story as a powerful platform to explore the challenges young men face today as they try to understand who they are, who they are allowed to become, and how easily they can be pulled toward dangerous or toxically masculine role models. The show gives the material a bigger emotional and cultural theme, one that speaks to male identity in both gay and straight contexts, without losing the rebellious energy that made the original film so iconic. The music and staging are explosive, visually thrilling, and emotionally charged — at times reaching the scale and intensity of *Wicked*. For me, this was not just a great adaptation; it was a richer, more meaningful version of a story I have loved for decades. "
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Kevin H from Harrisburg on Jun 1, 2026
Great cast! Great score! Great set!
"The musical score was amazing. The cast is so talented and they all have wonderful voices. I love that the show is about family staying together and watching out for each other. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 1, 2026
I have never seen anything like this on broadway. Ever!!
"I thought the special effects were tremendous! The acting was excellent! Headed by Benjamin Pajak and Shoshana Bean!! Those charactors kept me in the emotion of the show. I highly recommend this show!!! I loved it!!"
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Broadway.com Customer on May 27, 2026
Spooky and fun
"Very good reimagining of the 80s classic. "
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Broadway.com Customer on May 26, 2026
Loved, loved, loved it!!!!!!!!!!!
"Incredible staging and special effects! Music was awesome! Michael has the most beautiful voice! So much fun!!"
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Broadway.com Customer on May 25, 2026
My fave film into a show and it did not disappoint
"The lost boys is one of my favourite films and when heard it had become a show had to see. Loved the show and hope it comes to London one day to see it again."
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Clare F from Swindon on May 25, 2026
Unbelievable Showmanship
"This show is the complete package: phenomenal performances, insane sets, wild stunts, and great music. At once both funny and horrifying, there are so many moments that will leave you breathless. This is a must see. "
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Dave M from Orlando on May 23, 2026
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About The Lost Boys, A New Musical

With 12 Tony AwardⓇ nominations, including Best Musical, The Lost Boys is the most Tony-nominated musical of 2026. 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 Lucy (two-time Tony AwardⓇ nominee Shoshana Bean) and her teenage sons Michael and Sam move to Santa Carla in desperate need of a fresh start, they soon uncover the darker side of this sunny coastal community. While Lucy tries to piece her family’s life back together, Michael keeps pulling away in search of belonging. As he finds connection with a local rock band and its charismatic leader, his younger brother Sam comes face-to-face with a startling reality: When night falls, Michael’s new friends are even more dangerous than they first appeared.

Based on the classic Warner Bros. film, The Lost Boys is “an eye-popping tour de force” (Chicago Tribune) directed by two-time Tony Award winner Michael Arden (Maybe Happy Ending, Parade). The production features music and lyrics by The Rescues, a book by David Hornsby and Chris Hoch, choreography by 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.

 

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