THE LOST BOYS Reviews — Page 3

I agree with Jordan here. And both the Times and Vulture, though filled with specific quibbles, express a kind of awe about the way the show got to them. We cannot underestimate the voiced gasps about the physical production, the world-building that makes style and content blur. Several reviews make a point of appreciating the show solely for its entertainment value to the consumer. These notices are all filled with pull-quotes. I think the consensus reads positive.

(But do notice Feldman's astute review, how closely he adheres to the very points so many of us raised here: that second act just feels like a detour when the show needs to plunge deeper. Again, I will sing the praises of the posters here for such shrewd and spot-on analysis of the show's craft. Much thoughtful discourse from the first preview on.)

DID THEY LIKE IT ? - Broadway’s latest vampire musical certainly doesn’t suck, but it does lack bite.

8 mixed, 7 positive, 1 negative

https://didtheylikeit.com/shows/the-lost-boys/

Updated On: 4/26/26 at 11:19 PM

DTLI Consensus: Broadway’s latest vampire musical certainly doesn’t suck, but it does lack a little bite.

8 mixed (including the NYT), 7 positive, 1 negative.

https://didtheylikeit.com/shows/the-lost-boys/

bruceway said: "Just curious what other people think. What percent chance does this have of winning Best Musical?"

I would put it as a third place at this moment, total underdog. But I'd say it wouldn't be coherent for it to win at this point, perhaps 20% chance if generous.

This year, the focus is on musical revivals. The future for new Broadway musicals is grim.

Updated On: 4/26/26 at 11:25 PM

Since people seem to be interested in comparisons:

Did They Like It

LOST BOYS

7 positive

8 mixed

1 negative

TWO STRANGERS

6 positive

5 mixed

2 negative

SCHMIGADOON

11 positive

4 mixed

1 negative

TITANIQUE

9 positive

6 mixed

2 negative

There's plenty to pull from in that NYT review, and enough that some on-the-fence buyers could be intrigued. "STUNNING. The finest spectacle I’ve seen this season" will probably be plastered everywhere.

Will it convince the "traditional New York theatergoer" to buy? I don't know. But this show's target demo may not care what legacy media has to say. It will be a big test of (a) how well they can stoke word of mouth, and (b) how much young-ish people will pay for this. That $83 average price needs to rise by $30 to $40+ or they'll bleed dry, it was only $83 last week.

Updated On: 4/26/26 at 11:32 PM

blaxx said: "Schmigadoon and Titanique have a much easier path at this point than Lost Boys. Not impossible, but they would have a very tough battle."

interesting...So I guess we're perhaps looking at another Avenue Q v. Wicked situation on Broadway

Updated On: 4/26/26 at 11:34 PM

Reviews are only one aspect of what determines Tony winners. There are 800-odd voters and critics make up a statistically irrelevant part of that body and frankly reviews a whole don’t matter much unless there is overwhelming consensus in either direction, positive or negative. Plenty of very well-reviewed shows and performances have gone home empty handed; plenty of shows with adequate reviews have taken home big prizes.

Updated On: 4/26/26 at 11:37 PM

Shoshana Bean, you may get your third Tony Award nomination for this show!

CukorLover said: "Now that I’ve seen all the new musicals, my recommendation for out-of-town casual theatergoers would be Titanique, if you want a rollicking good time (and are familiar with the movie), or The Lost Boys (which I wasn’t crazy about), if you’re looking for a big, flashy musical about vampires. Schmigadoon! will likely be lost on many audiences since its humor depends heavily on affection and knowledge of classic film-musical tropes. And while I loved Two Strangers,it is just too small a show for those expecting a big Broadway musical experience. For revivals,I greatly admired the creativity ofCats: The Jellicle Ball, but I’d be sending them to the stellar Ragtime."

Ragtime was a gorgeous production and the obvious choice for Best Revival can’t believe it’s even a debate. You have ragtime a classy, elegant regal production with a large orchestra, soaring vocals, and an incredibly nuanced portrayal of the characters by Joshua Henry, Cassie Levy and the entire cast. Lost Boys I think is by far the Best New Musical and in my opinion the best new musical we have had in YEARS. I agree with you about Two Strangers it is way too small for Best Musical or for someone to spend over 200+ on a ticket for. It’s on TDF almost everyday. I think the same thing about Cats which I know is unpopular on here I don’t want to pay $250 to watch a fashion show I want sets, costume, a soaring orchestra THATS BROADWAY. I am also hoping Queen of Versailles gets a nomination for something while it wasn’t perfect I think the production was unfairly treated and better than most people said it was. I enjoyed it. Beaches was terrible I love Vosk and wanted to like this but it just was too dull. Titanique has basically the same set the whole time and is a parody of the movie not an actual adaptation how on earth could that win?