The Lost Boys

Name: The Lost Boys
Start: 2026-06-25T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-25T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Palace Theatre, Times Square, Manhattan

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The movie's tagline — 'Sleep all day. Party all night. Never grow old. Never die.' — is basically a musical pitch, and the stage version leans into it with motorcycle-gang swagger, boardwalk neon and a live rock band. It's aimed squarely at Gen-X nostalgia and the horror-musical audience that made shows like Beetlejuice cult hits. For a Saturday-night Broadway pick that feels more like a concert than a class trip, this is the lane.

What to expect

A loud, effects-forward rock musical around 2.5 hours at the recently renovated Palace. Expect fog, flying and fang reveals; the crowd skews younger and repeat-visit superfans are already a thing. Saturday matinee and evening shows.

Good to know

The Palace fronts Times Square at 47th & Broadway
Best for teens and up — horror imagery, though played for style over gore
The evening show suits the material better than the matinee
Lottery/rush typically available
Pairs naturally with a late Times Square dinner — the show ends around 11pm

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Common questions

Is it scary?

More stylish than terrifying — think rock-concert vampire glamour with some jump moments, fine for most teens.

Do I need to know the movie?

No — the musical retells the story from scratch; fans get extra winks.

What to expect

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