Everything you need to know about 'The Lost Boys' on Broadway
The new musical, debuting at the Palace Theatre in March, adapts a vampiric story first seen in director Joel Schumacher's cult-classic 1987 film.
Summary
- The Lost Boys musical is adapted from the 1987 film about a family who moves to a vampire-infested California town
- Broadway performances begin March 27 at the Palace Theatre
- The cast is led by Broadway favorites Shoshana Bean and Ali Louis Bourzgui
- The Lost Boys is not affiliated with Peter Pan
A fan(g)-favorite film is ready to rock! Based on the 1987 movie of the same name, The Lost Boys sees a divorced mom and her sons move to a seaside California town where scary teenage vampires have staked a menacing claim. Fighting back becomes the family’s only option.
The show begins March 27, 2026 at the Palace Theatre with Shoshana Bean (Grammy winner and Tony nominee for Hell’s Kitchen) and Ali Louis Bourzgui (The Who’s Tommy) leading the way. Created by David Hornsby and Chris Hoch and the band The Rescues and directed by two-time Tony winner Michael Arden (Maybe Happy Ending, Parade), The Lost Boys musical pulses with a pop-rock beat, dark humor, and a wicked bite all its own.
Sink your teeth into our guide to the show, and then get The Lost Boys Broadway tickets on New York Theatre Guide soon.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Lost Boys about?
In The Lost Boys film and Broadway musical, brothers Michael and Sam move with their mom to the coastal town of Santa Carla, California, where a band of teenage rockers are revealed to be vampires. Talk about a cover band!
Loyalty is tested and darkness proves tempting in the rock-infused stage adaptation of the 1987 horror-comedy film.
Where is The Lost Boys playing?
Beginning March 27, 2026, The Lost Boys plays at the Palace Theatre, located at 1564 Broadway at the corner of 47th Street. Originally a venue for vaudeville acts, the theatre opened in 1913.
In 2018, after a run of the SpongeBob SquarePants musical, the venue closed for a major makeover and reopened in 2024 with the concert residency Ben Platt: Live at the Palace. Other post-renovation productions at the theatre include Tammy Faye, Glengarry Glen Ross, and Beetlejuice.
How long is The Lost Boys?
The running time of The Lost Boys hasn’t been set yet, but this article will be updated with that information when announced. A typical Broadway musical lasts between 90 minutes and 3 hours and may include a 15-minute intermission.
What days is The Lost Boys playing?
The Lost Boys plays Tuesday through Sunday, with two performances on Wednesdays and Saturdays and no performances on Mondays. Performances begin March 27, 2026, with no planned end date.
The standard weekly schedule above is subject to one-off changes. Please visit our Lost Boys page for more information.
Is The Lost Boys appropriate for kids?
The Lost Boys is recommended for ages 10 and up, as the vampire material may be scary for very young children. Though the movie is rated R, the musical adaptation is expected to be more suitable for younger viewers.
Please note that children under 4 are not permitted in Broadway theatres.
Is The Lost Boys musical based on Peter Pan?
No, neither The Lost Boys musical nor the same-named 1987 film are based on Peter Pan. The title "The Lost Boys" is inspired by the Peter Pan stories, but the characters and plots of The Lost Boys and Peter Pan are completely unaffiliated.
When did The Lost Boys musical premiere?
The Lost Boys musical makes its world premiere in March 2026 at Broadway's Palace Theatre. The show arrives 39 years after Warner Bros. Pictures released the 1987 horror movie of the same name, which was directed by Joel Schumacher and starred Jason Patric, Corey Haim, Kiefer Sutherland, and Dianne Wiest.
Who wrote The Lost Boys musical?
The Lost Boys musical features a book by writers David Hornsby and Chris Hoch and music and lyrics by the indie pop rock band The Rescues.
Hornsby, an actor and author, is known for It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Hoch is a Broadway actor whose credits include A Christmas Carol, War Paint, and Amazing Grace.
The Rescues are an indie pop rock band formed in Los Angeles and known for their lush vocal harmonies. The group includes Kyler England, Adrianne “AG” Gonzalez, and Gabriel Mann.
The musical adaptation is based on the 1987 Warner Bros. movie written by Janice Fischer, James Jeremias, and Jeffrey Boam, and directed by Joel Schumacher (St. Elmo’s Fire, Batman Forever).
The Lost Boys characters
The Lost Boys musical revolves around a relocated family whose new town is a haven for blood-sucking creatures of the night. Here’s a who’s who, based on the cinematic source material.
- Lucy Emerson: A protective mother navigating loss, love, and supernatural danger.
- Michael Emerson: Lucy’s elder rebellious son who’s looking for freedom and belonging.
- Sam Emerson: Michael’s younger brother, who’s the first to discover the dark secret of their new town.
- David: A charismatic vampire leader embodying eternal youth and seductive anarchy.
- Max: An affable local resident tied to the vampires who becomes interested in Lucy.
- Star: A conflicted half-vampire Michael is drawn to.
- Alan Frog: A conspiracy-obsessed kid and self-styled vampire hunter.
- Edgar Frog: Alan’s brother and fellow vampire vanquisher.
- Marko, Dwayne, and Paul: David’s gang of fellow vampires.
The Lost Boys musical songs
The song list for The Lost Boys on Broadway hasn’t been fully revealed yet, since the show is about to make its world premiere. So far, three songs — “Have to Have You,” “Belong to Someone,” and “Wild,” — were recorded and released in October 2025 on an EP called The Santa Carla Sessions, available on music streaming platforms.
What awards has The Lost Boys won?
The Lost Boys musical hasn't won any awards yet; it will be running for the 2025-26 theatre season’s prizes, including Tony Awards. Its source material, the 1987 movie of the same name, won a Saturn Award for Best Horror Film.
Is there a Lost Boys movie?
The Lost Boys musical is based on the 1987 non-musical film starring Jason Patric, Corey Haim, Dianne Wiest, and Kiefer Sutherland. The movie spawned two direct-to-DVD sequels, Lost Boys: The Tribe and Lost Boys: The Thirst, in 2008 and 2010.
Additionally, plans for a third sequel starring Noah Jupe and Jaeden Martell were announced in September 2021.
Fun facts about The Lost Boys musical
Find out more about The Lost Boys on Broadway, from its immortality-tinged title to high-flying effects to its starry producers.
- The film’s title is a nod to characters featured in J. M. Barrie’s Peter Pan stories. Pan's band of Lost Boys, like vampires, never grow old.
- Expect some wild mid-air action, since the show comes with aerial design by Billy Mulholland and Gwyneth Larsen.
- The show’s producers are three stage and screen actors, including James Carpinello (Rock of Ages, Xanadu, Saturday Night Fever), Marcus Chait (The Pirate Queen, Urban Cowboy), and Patrick Wilson (All My Sons, Oklahoma!, The Full Monty).
- Shoshana Bean took over the role of Lucy from Caissie Levy (Ragtime), who dropped out of The Lost Boys but is heard on the Santa Carla Sessions.
- The Lost Boys joins a lineage of past Broadway musicals about vampires including Dance of the Vampires, Dracula, and Lestat.
How to get The Lost Boys Broadway tickets
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