The Lost Boys Musical: A Fresh Bite on Broadway

0:00It's April 30th, from red carpets to breaking stories, this is entertainment and celebrity news, powered by AI. Actor Patrick Wilson just brought the 1987 Vampire flick, The Lost Boys, to Broadway as a full-on musical. He produced it with his lifelong buddies James Carponello and Marcus Chate, and it opened this past Sunday, at 52, Wilson's hyping it up as a fresh take on the movie that made vampires cool for a new crowd. Earlier this week in New York Comic-Con, Wilson shared how the original film flipped the script on horror, mixing laughs, drama, and that outsider. Vibed that hit hard for teens back in the day. He said it spoke to anyone feeling different, with those slick vampire looks stealing the show. Fans from that era are buzzing, remembering stars like Jason Patrick, Keefer Sutherland, and The Corries. Now, the musical captures that same energy but amps it up for today, focusing on a mom and her son's uncovering vampires on a sunny boardwalk hiding. Dark Secrets. Directed by Michael Arden, with music from indie band The Rescue's, the cast plays their own instruments live.

1:05Standouts include L.J. Bane as Michael, the charismatic teen pulled into the gang, Shoshana Bean as Mom Lucy, and Benjamin Pagek as Little Brother Sam. Who spots the danger first? The teens all about being bold, inclusive, and forward-thinking, reinventing what made the movie special for 21st Century Eyes. If you're craving fun, sexy vampire vibes with heart. This Broadway runs got that eternal bite.