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The Lost Boys

Palace Theatre · 2h 30m · Opened Apr 26, 2026 · 4 months on Broadway

Critics' Take

Critics are divided on this vampire musical spectacle: many praise its stunning visuals and energetic performances that finally break Broadway's vampire curse, while others find it tonally messy with a weak score despite the flashy production.

Critic Scorecard

39 reviews
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PureWowApr 26, 2026

This clever and creative stage adaptation is wildly impressive from the second the curtain goes up until the moment the company takes its final bow.

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GizmodoApr 28, 2026

The Lost Boys had its official opening night earlier this week and, as you can probably tell, we really loved it.

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Audience Scorecard

10.0K audience reviews
A
Loving It
Show Score
91%
4.8K reviews
Mezzanine
4.5/5
3.1K reviews
Theatr
88%
1.3K votes
Bway.com
4.7/5
199 reviews
Reddit
73%
583 mentions

Awards Scorecard

2025-26 season
72
Decorated
Won Best Featured Actor (Musical) + 3 more
Tony Awards (2025-26)
4wins
of
12noms
Outer Critics:2 wins / 10 nomsDrama Desk:2 wins / 5 nomsDrama League:3 noms

Box Office Scorecard

source · Broadway League, public

week of 8/2/2026 · rank #7 on Broadway

4.5% market sharethis wk17 weeks played
This Week
$1.5M
Gross
2%WoW
97%
Capacity
1%WoW
$119
Avg Ticket
3%WoW
12,789
Attendance
1%WoW
12-week trend$1.1M — $1.5M
All Time
$17.9M
Gross
119
Performances
178.2K
Attendance

Showtimes

This Week(Aug 3–9)

Frequently Asked Questions

What do critics say about The Lost Boys?

Critics are divided on this vampire musical spectacle: many praise its stunning visuals and energetic performances that finally break Broadway's vampire curse, while others find it tonally messy with a weak score despite the flashy production. (CriticScore 72/100 from 39 reviews.)

Is The Lost Boys worth seeing?

Probably, if the material interests you. Critics say The Lost Boys is worth seeing (72/100 from 39 reviews) — it works best if the premise or cast appeals to you.

What is the CriticScore for The Lost Boys?

The Lost Boys has a CriticScore of 72/100 based on 39 professional reviews. This is rated "Worth Seeing".

Is The Lost Boys still running on Broadway?

Yes, The Lost Boys is currently playing at Palace Theatre on Broadway.

Where is The Lost Boys playing on Broadway?

The Lost Boys is playing at Palace Theatre, located at 1568 Broadway, New York, NY 10036.

How long is The Lost Boys?

The Lost Boys has a runtime of 2 hours and 30 minutes, including 1 intermission.

Socials Scorecard

last 7 days
Rank
#9
of 30
RISING
in Broadway social buzz
52 mentions this week
10
15
27
I am now on listen #15 of the full original Broadway cast recording of THE LOST BOYS. I truly love this show. @seananmcguire.bsky.social
im so serious you guys have GOT to get onto the lost boys musical the soundtrack has me feeling crazy… @ryushuake.bsky.social
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Theater Scorecard

Great Venue

Spectacularly renovated in a $100M+ project that literally raised the theater 30 feet. The restoration preserved its opulent 1913 interior while upgrading acoustics, seating comfort, and best-in-class restrooms on every level — widely considered the best facilities on Broadway.

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Current Cast

Original Broadway Cast

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Quick Facts

CriticScore
72/100 (39 reviews)
Status
Now Playing
Opened
Apr 26, 2026
Running
4 months on Broadway
Runtime
2h 30m
Intermissions
1
Synopsis
The Lost Boys: A New Musical is an upcoming 2026 musical with music and lyrics by American indie pop/rock band the Rescues and a book by David Hornsby and Chris Hoch. It is based on the 1987 comedy horror cult classic film The Lost Boys.
Data Last Updated
August 9, 2026

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