Broadway review: The Lost Boys, a musical that goes for ...
A spectacular musical adaptation of the 1987 vampire flick
www.timeout.comHere’s the latest on The Lost Boys Broadway review.
- Summary of reception: The show has generated mixed-to-positive notices, with many critics praising the spectacle, design, and performances while noting that the book and pacing falter at times. Shoshana Bean’s performance is frequently highlighted as a standout, and Ali Louis Bourzgui as David draws strong, magnetic reactions. Several reviews applaud the production’s energy and clever adaptation of the 1987 film, but some fault the climax and tonal inconsistencies. Sources vary, but consensus leans toward “spectacular but uneven” as a characterizing line.
- Notable opinions:
- Time Out New York calls the design and direction ambitious and effective, though acknowledges missed opportunities in the material’s execution.
- Broadway-focused outlets emphasize the show’s visual grandeur and vampire-movie atmosphere, with comments that it’s closer to a hit than many prior vampire-stage attempts, yet not a perfect masterpiece.
- Some outlets (including entertainment critique channels) discuss the second act’s improvements and argue the show ultimately earns its place on Broadway despite early booking and pacing quirks.
- Where to read or watch: Official Broadway listings and reviews are available through major theater outlets and entertainment sites; if you’d like, I can pull direct quotes or link you to current critic blurbs.
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