LJ Benet

LJ Benet stars as Michael Emerson in The Lost Boys on Broadway at the Palace Theatre from March 26, 2026.

Benet makes his Broadway debut leading this new musical, though he has been seen across the country — and, as a singer-songwriter, he's been heard on multiple streaming platforms. As an actor, Benet has appeared as in the 2025 Hollywood Bowl production of Jesus Christ Superstar and earned Ovation and LA Drama Critics Circle Awards for his performance as The Boy in Waiting for Godot at the Mark Taper Forum. He began his professional career as a child actor, appearing on The Mentalist and playing young Tommy in the The Who's Tommy with Tony winner Alice Ripley. As a singer, Benet has headlined such venues as The Mint in Los Angeles and the Mercury Lounge in NYC.