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The Lost Boys
Musical adaptation of the 1987 vampire film — Tony-winning open-ended run at the Palace Theatre.
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$45 Broadway Direct digital lottery is the cheapest legit path — enter every day (7 AM-2 PM ET window). $45 in-person rush at the Palace is the guaranteed-seat alternative if you can be at the box office when it opens. Broadway.com direct for a specific-date guarantee.
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About the show
The stage musical of Joel Schumacher's 1987 cult vampire film, set in the fictional Santa Carla, California. Newly arrived brothers Sam and Michael Emerson fall in with a gang of teenage vampires led by David, and the story pivots on the choice between mortal family and vampire immortality. Cast includes LJ Benet as Michael Emerson, Shoshana Bean as Lucy Emerson, Ali Louis Bourzgui as David, Benjamin Pajak as Sam Emerson, and Paul Alexander Nolan as Max. Won 4 Tony Awards from 12 nominations at the 79th Tonys (2026), including Best Featured Actor and Best Featured Actress in a Musical. Previews began March 27, 2026; opened April 26, 2026 at the Palace Theatre; running open-ended (a North American tour has been announced for 2028).
Content advisory: Recommended ages 14+. Vampire violence, blood, adult themes, loud rock score, strobe and haze effects typical of the source material's 80s aesthetic. Not a children's musical despite the film's PG-13 origin.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who stars in The Lost Boys on Broadway?
- LJ Benet as Michael Emerson, Shoshana Bean as Lucy Emerson, Ali Louis Bourzgui as David, Benjamin Pajak as Sam Emerson, and Paul Alexander Nolan as Max. Confirm current cast on the official site before booking.
- Is The Lost Boys a play or a musical?
- A rock musical — the stage adaptation of the 1987 Joel Schumacher vampire film, not a play. Won 4 Tony Awards including Best Featured Actor and Best Featured Actress in a Musical.
- When does The Lost Boys close on Broadway?
- No closing date has been announced — the Palace Theatre engagement is currently open-ended. Check the official site or Broadway.com for the latest booking window; a North American tour has been announced for 2028.
- How long is The Lost Boys?
- Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes including one 15-minute intermission.
- Does The Lost Boys have a digital lottery or rush?
- Yes — both. There's a $45 digital lottery via Broadway Direct, opening 7 AM ET the day before each performance and closing at 2 PM ET the same day. Limit one entry per person per day, up to 2 tickets per entry, and winners have 60 minutes to pay. There's also a $45 in-person rush at the Palace Theatre box office, available when the box office opens, limit 2 per person, subject to availability. Lottery and rush seats may be partial-view.
- Where is The Lost Boys playing?
- The Palace Theatre, 1564 Broadway at 47th Street — the renovated 1913 vaudeville landmark, now under Nederlander operation.