Michael Arden to direct musical adaptation of THE LOST BOYS, with music by The Rescues - Page 8

[Merkin2]

Posted: 1/25/26 at 4:54pm

It’s mostly star lead plays because that’s the only thing that makes money.  I’m not mad at more plays, I’m mad at the lack of new ones.  Broadway doesn’t need any more new musicals until we get composers who know how to write one again.  Meanwhile, there are incredible American playwrights who never get produced on Broadway, it’s sad. Liberation is an aberration these days, mostly everything stays off Broadway. 

[kboboy]

Posted: 1/28/26 at 11:49am

Hi everyone, I’m planning a summer trip and looking to buy a couple of tickets to The Lost Boys. I have a few questions about the venue, as I’ve never been to The Palace Theatre before.

As others have mentioned, there seem to be a lot of tickets unavailable. However, I noticed a pair of tickets on the center aisle of the orchestra Row C (4th row) and another pair on the center aisle of the orchestra Row J (10th row).

I usually enjoy being close to the actors and really seeing their emotions, but I’m concerned that the 4th row might be too close for a show of this magnitude. I’m also worried about the seats in Row J, as I’ve seen conflicting reports about whether they are under the mezz overhang or not.

Of course, I would love to have better options between those two rows (or the front row mezz) and maybe those seats get released at a later date, or maybe not?

I’m hoping to get some feedback from this group, who might have been to The Palace Theatre before. Should I buy one of the pairs I mentioned, or wait to see if other blocks of seats get released? I appreciate your help!

[CoffeeBreak]

Posted: 1/28/26 at 1:04pm

You won't have a problem getting tickets.   They are holding back the MAJORITY of the seats right now trying to get anything sold as its advance isn't doing well.  It's purposeful to make people think it is selling.

Updated On: 1/28/26 at 01:04 PM

[WldKingdomHM]

Posted: 1/28/26 at 1:39pm

I was excited for this at the start but my hopes are now gone. 

[kboboy]

Posted: 1/28/26 at 2:39pm

WldKingdomHM said: "I was excited for this at the start but my hopes are now gone."

I’m curious why you feel this way? What specifically has crushed your hopes? 

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 1/28/26 at 3:00pm

They need to do more promoting and have an "event" offering stuff and great deals on previews. It has worked in the past with other shows but considering the cold, and that previews don't start for two more months, it will be at least a few more weeks before that happens. They need to release a discount code by February at the latest though. It's true that people buy later, but tickets are not exactly flying off the shelves.

Updated On: 1/28/26 at 03:00 PM

[Kad]

Posted: 1/28/26 at 3:22pm

Most people I know who would be inclined to buy tickets are all taking a wait-and-see stance on this. It's just too big of an unknown right now for people to commit with these prices. 

[MB124]

Posted: 1/28/26 at 3:25pm

It is now available for a plethora of Wednesday performances (matinee and evening) on TDF Passport. 

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 1/28/26 at 3:33pm

They've even started a podcast on the making of this musical. It's a good idea, but you have to get people interested in the show first.

Updated On: 1/28/26 at 03:33 PM

[Ensemble1711444445]

Posted: 1/28/26 at 3:38pm

Sutton Ross said: "They've even started a podcast on the making of this musical. It's a good idea, but you have to get people interested in the show first."

 

Updated On: 2/3/26 at 03:38 PM

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 1/28/26 at 3:43pm

Updated On: 1/28/26 at 03:43 PM

[carolinaguy]

Posted: 1/28/26 at 3:49pm

Kad said: "Most people I know who would be inclined to buy tickets are all taking a wait-and-see stance on this. It's just too big of an unknown right now for people to commit with these prices."

 

Absolutely. I'm holding one last slot on my April trip, and it will come down to this, Chess, or Fear of 13. But I'm waiting for early word on the latter two before deciding. Vampire musicals have a rocky history at best, so I'm biding my time to see if this one bucks the trend.

 

[Ensemble1711444445]

Posted: 1/28/26 at 5:29pm

 

carolinaguy said: "Kad said: "Most people I know who would be inclined to buy tickets are all taking a wait-and-see stance on this. It's just too big of an unknown right now for people to commit with these prices."



Absolutely. I'm holding one last slot on my April trip, and it will come down to this, Chess, or Fear of 13. But I'm waiting for early word on the latter two before deciding. Vampire musicals have a rocky history at best, so I'm biding my time to see if this one bucks the trend.

"

 

Updated On: 1/29/26 at 05:29 PM

[SongandDance2]

Posted: 1/28/26 at 6:56pm

Ensemble1711444445 said: "They are still a little short on money but close enough that they can take a priority loan against the tax credit if they can't find the last couple of million. Let's hope not having done an out of town doesn't create a financial money pit for them.

Is an extension of the tax credit funding safe to gamble on? Aren't the funds technically depleted?

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 1/28/26 at 7:09pm

SongandDance2 said: "

Is an extension of the tax credit funding safe to gamble on? Aren't the funds technically depleted?"

News last week was that Hochul is continuing it.

But there are other ways they could do a priority loan, if the tax credit doesn’t happen.

(A priority loan, for those who don’t know, is additional money that gets put up and is paid back first before any other investors see a nickel. Usually happens post-opening to keep a show running. It used to be viewed as unconscionable to have a priority loan as part of the capitalization, because it dilutes things for the regular investors and dissuades people from investing in the show itself, but it’s happened a lot more recently.)

[kboboy]

Posted: 1/28/26 at 8:48pm

I’ll keep in mind more seats may be released in the future…but I’m still curious, for those who have been to this venue, would orchestra row J center aisle be good seats?

Is that row covered by the mezz at all?

Additionally, if money were not a factor, which would be the best seats in the house for a show this “big”?

[CJRochester]

Posted: 1/28/26 at 9:17pm

My recollection of the Palace (it's been over a decade) is the first six or eight rows in the orchestra are sunk down lower, and you have an awkward view of the stage. It's similar to the front row of the stalls in most London theatres. Does anyone know if they've fixed this with the renovations? 

I saw Annie from the 6th row center. I initially thought it would be a great seat, but my neck was sore by the end. The year prior I saw Priscilla from the back of the orchestra and it turned out to be a fantastic view. I don't recall the mezz blocking anything. I would go with row J. 

[jpbran]

Posted: 1/28/26 at 9:17pm

The seating chart on View From My Seat says the overhang *starts* at row J, so probably OK unless something is staged directly above (which I'd doubt.)

[CoffeeBreak]

Posted: 1/28/26 at 10:36pm

They are indeed hurting for money.  The overlong rehearsal period (even with no out of town) of two months has questioned investors in the creative output ability of the team.   And the money already spent on numerous expensive workshops to lure investors has at cost sky high.  This team works on glitz and behind it appears to be not much. Worry in the ranks. The Palace could indeed have another show replacement by spring...

[Ensemble1665759202]

Posted: 1/28/26 at 11:32pm

CoffeeBreak said: "They are indeed hurting for money. The overlong rehearsal period (even with no out of town)of two months has questioned investors in the creative output ability of the team. And the money already spent on numerous expensive workshops to lure investors has at cost sky high. Thisteam works on glitz and behind it appears to be not much. Worry in the ranks. The Palace could indeed have another show replacement by spring..."

 

Sure thing. Right after Ali drops out right? 😂😂😂

 

[CoffeeBreak]

Posted: 1/28/26 at 11:56pm

For a time that was a real possibility.  He had an offer for other work.  He made the choice.

[TheatreMonkey]

Posted: 1/29/26 at 12:33am

For a bit of context about the "podcast", it's a 3 episode "special" of the Playbill Podcast -- it's not as if they're organizing, recording, and mixing a full run of podcasts. And the producers are only featured in the first episode. They certainly have a passion for the material -- and Warner Brothers (and other rights holders) were super protective of the IP. Whether any of that ultimately makes a good show, we shall see -- but you shouldn't knock them for a marketing effort. 

Updated On: 1/29/26 at 12:33 AM

[Lot666]

Posted: 1/29/26 at 8:15am

kboboy said: "would orchestra row J center aisle be good seats?

Is that row covered by the mezz at all?

Here's the seating chart for the Palace, which indicates the mezzanine overhang point. If the reports of aerial stunts are accurate (I'm picturing Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark as a reference), I would say that the best money-is-no-object seats would be in center orchestra rows E-H, and possibly J.

Updated On: 1/29/26 at 08:15 AM

[Ensemble1711444445]

Posted: 1/29/26 at 8:38am

Merkin2 said: "It’s mostly star leadplays because that’s the only thing that makes money. I’m not mad at more plays, I’m mad at the lack of new ones. Broadway doesn’t need any more newmusicals until we get composers who knowhow to write one again. Meanwhile, there are incredible American playwrights who never get produced on Broadway, it’s sad. Liberation is an aberration these days, mostly everything stays off Broadway."

 

Updated On: 2/3/26 at 08:38 AM

[BwayMusician]

Posted: 1/29/26 at 10:40am

I'm really wondering when the aspect of landlord profits will enter the mainstream discussion on investor returns in a realistic way. Philip Boroff reported:

Jujamcyn earned a profit of $34 million on revenue of $116 million in the year ending March 30, 2024. The disclosure, in a filing in the U.K. by Jujamcyn's new parent, ATG Entertainment, is the first time in memory that a major commercial Broadway theater owner shared its financials.

As far as we can tell (and we can't tell much since so much of the profits of these large groups are not publicly disclosed), theater owners are making a LOT of money, all while there is a very real narrative that producers are being squeezed and driven from the industry as a whole. If Jujamcyn made that much money in a relatively off year (the 2023-24 season was down almost 20% from 2019), think of how much the other big owners have made this year...

I'm hoping that media and public pressure will hopefully shine a light on this in the coming months/years, but I'm doubtful.