‘The Lost Boys’ Review: Live, Die, Reprise
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The story of "Peter Pan" has been interpreted as a creepy vampire tale, inspiring the 1987 film "The Lost Boys," which reimagined the original children's story as a moody teen vampire thriller with a new wave aesthetic.
- The Broadway musical adaptation of "The Lost Boys," directed by Michael Arden, combines elements of "Peter Pan" flight performances with the '80s rock style of the film, featuring impressive aerial choreography and atmospheric stage design.
- While the musical captures the horror's anticipatory mood well, it struggles to translate the film's action-packed thriller elements, particularly in the second half of the show.
- The musical retains the 1987 setting and core family dynamics but adds depth by depicting the family as having already endured significant trauma, enhancing the emotional stakes of their story.
