If you grew up watching The Lost Boys, seeing the cult 1987 vampire movie brought to life on Broadway is a pretty interesting proposition. That wasn’t us, though – I confess that my wife and I had no inkling that this film even existed before we learned about the musical.
However, it came onto my radar during the 2026 Tony Awards season, and I was intrigued by its premise of vampires, rock songs, and technical marvels.
How to book The Lost Boys tickets with a discount at TKTS
While in New York, we were still on the fence about seeing the show. I entered the $45 Lottery via Broadway Direct (which we didn’t win), and also didn’t want to line up at the box office at 6am to get a rush ticket.
But I spotted the following day’s matinee listed on the TKTS board in Times Square, at a reasonable price. As the line wasn’t too bad, we decided to give it a go, picking up tickets at 40% off.
We paid around US$70 per person for rear-right Orchestra seats at the Palace Theatre. For that price, we thought the seats were pretty good. We had a decent view of most of the action, although being towards the side and back meant we missed some of what was happening on the higher levels of the set.
My thoughts on The Lost Boys
And that’s a slight shame, because the set is a big part of the show. The production makes incredible use of the Palace Theatre’s enormous stage, with multiple levels, moving sections, and actors flying through the air.
The set constantly transforms around the cast, creating everything from the Emerson family’s home to the vampires’ lair. I also liked the use of the orchestra pit space to facilitate both a mosh pit and character entrances (and exits…)
The aerial work and special effects are particularly impressive. There are moments where the cast literally takes flight, and the combination of lighting, sound, and moving scenery creates some spectacular sequences (especially in Belong to Someone).
The cast is strong, particularly Ali Louis Bourzgui as David and Shoshana Bean as Lucy (both Tony Award winners this year!)
My wife’s favourite performer was Maria Wirres as Star, while I was a big fan of LJ Benet’s raw, emotional voice and delivery as Michael. And it’s hard to believe that Benjamin Pajak, who plays the younger brother Sam, is only 15 years old.
For us, The Lost Boys is a worthy addition to your Broadway list. If you’re a fan of the movie, there’s plenty of nostalgia to enjoy, but even if you aren’t, the production is worth seeing simply for what it manages to do with the stage.
In terms of the music, there are some clear highlights, such as Hurt a Little and Belong to Someone, but some of the songs (particularly in the second act) don’t quite have the same staying power as the production around them.
If (when) we go again, we’d happily pay a little more for seats with a clearer, more central view of the entire stage. With so much happening above and around the actors, being able to see the full set in action would make the experience even more enthralling.
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