The Lost Boys: A New Musical: Phenomenal, frightening, and not to be missed
The Lost Boys: A New Musical is a rock-driven stage adaptation of Joel Schumacher's 1987 cult vampire film, bringing its mix of horror, comedy, and drama to the theater with heightened theatricality. Director Michael Arden crafts a visually striking production that embraces darkness and spectacle, evoking the magic of live performance. The musical, featuring songs by The Rescues and a book by Chris Hoch and David Hornsby, expands on the original story while maintaining its campy, intense tone.
- ▪The musical is based on Joel Schumacher's 1987 cult film The Lost Boys, set in the beach town of Santa Carla, California.
- ▪Director Michael Arden uses innovative staging, beginning in near-total darkness with flashlight reveals to build suspense and atmosphere.
- ▪The production features original songs by the band The Rescues and expands character backstories, particularly for the vampire David, played by Ali Louis Bourzgui.
- ▪Maria Wirries and LJ Benet portray the characters Star and Michael in the show.
- ▪The stage design gradually reveals a rusted factory interior, establishing a moody, immersive setting for the supernatural narrative.
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Home > Entertainment > Movies 'The Lost Boys: A New Musical': Phenomenal, frightening, and not to be missed The Joel Schumacher cult classic gets a rock-and-roll revamp. (Get it? Vamp. Because they're vampires.) By Kristy Puchko Kristy Puchko Kristy Puchko is the Entertainment Editor at Mashable. Based in New York City, she's an established film critic and entertainment reporter who has traveled the world on assignment, covered a variety of film festivals, co-hosted movie-focused podcasts, and interviewed a wide array of performers and filmmakers.
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