The cult classic The Lost Boys has risen again — this time, as a brand-new musical. The four-time Tony Award-winning musical captivating audiences on Broadway is rumoured to be transferring to London’s West End.
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While an official opening date has not yet been announced, producers have confirmed that they are aiming to bring The Lost Boys to the UK. The musical is currently playing on Broadway at the Palace Theatre.
Directed by Michael Arden (Maybe Happy Ending, Parade), the production reimagines the cult 1987 film with a blend of horror, a coming-of-age drama and rock music. The Lost Boys features music and lyrics by The Rescues, with a book by David Hornsby and Chris Hoch and choreography by Lauren Yalango-Grant and Christopher Cree Grant.Based on the 1987 Warner Bros. film directed by Joel Schumacher, The Lost Boys: A New Musical brings the supernatural horror-comedy to the stage with an electrifying score by The Rescues, a book by David Hornsby & Chris Hoch, and orchestrations by Ethan Popp & The Rescues.
Under the visionary direction of Tony Award-winning director Michael Arden (Parade), this darkly thrilling musical explores coming-of-age, identity, and transformation through the lens of vampirism. When brothers Michael and Sam Emerson move to the coastal town of Santa Carla, California, they unwittingly get caught between a gang of rebellious teenage vampires and a band of unlikely vampire hunters.
Since its release, The Lost Boys has become a cult phenomenon, influencing generations of vampire stories, from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and The Vampire Diaries to Twilight. The original film launched the careers of Kiefer Sutherland, Jason Patric, Corey Feldman, and Corey Haim, and won Best Horror Film at the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films.
Sleep all day. Party all night. It’s fun to be a vampire.
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So far, no West End venue or dates have been confirmed for a potential London transfer. Check back in, or sign up for alerts to be the first to know when the show is due to arrive. Don’t miss your chance to experience The Lost Boys: A New Musical live on stage.
The Lost Boys The Musical is a story of brotherhood, rebellion, and the lure of the unknown.
Sleep all day. Party all night. It’s fun to be a vampire.
When brothers Michael and Sam move to the eerie town of Santa Carla, they uncover its dark secrets. Michael is drawn into a dangerous gang led by the charismatic David, while Sam joins the quirky Frog Brothers to save him. With action, humour, and a pulse-pounding score, this thrilling musical explores the battle between light and darkness.
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Who are the creative team of The Lost Boys - A New Musical?
Based on the Warner Brother films The Lost Boys, story by James Jeremias & Janice Fischer
Book by David Hornsby & Chris Hoch, Music & lyrics by The Rescues, and orchestrations by Ethan Popp & The Rescues.
Directed by Michael Arden, choreography by Lauren Yalango-Grant & Christopher Cree Grant, scenic design by Dane Laffrey and costumes by Tony winner Susan Hilferty.
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