"The Lost Boys is out for blood, adapted from the 1987 coming-of-fangs film about teenagers fighting a vampire infestation in southern California. This show aims to set your pulse bounding; no other new tuner this season has been so ambitious in scope or anywhere near so spectacular in stagecraft."
"The title refers, in part, to a pair of teenage brothers in immortal peril: the rebellious Michael, who rides a motorcycle and wears a leather jacket, and the younger and dorkier Sam, who likes comic books and has a thing for Rob Lowe."
"In the movie, Michael is tricked into becoming a vampire; in the musical he joins them by choice. 'I'm tried of wand'rin around,' he sings in what may be the most memorable song in the production."
The Lost Boys is a musical adaptation of the 1987 film, featuring teenage brothers Michael and Sam who face a vampire threat in Santa Clara. Directed by Michael Arden, the production showcases innovative stagecraft and a unique world. The show successfully captures the essence of the original film while introducing new elements, particularly in Michael's choice to join the vampires. Despite some shortcomings, the musical stands out in its ambition and execution compared to previous vampire-themed productions.
Read at Time Out New York
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