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Broadway Director Explores Vampires and Robots

Updated 2026-06-01 21:05 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Michael Arden, the Tony-winning director of 'Happy Feet,' is adapting the 1987 cult classic 'The Lost Boys' into a Broadway musical. The project aims to bring the story to life with anthropomorphic animals on stage.

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Variety

‘The Lost Boys’ Director Michael Arden on Honoring the Cult Horror Classic and His Plans for ‘Happy Feet’ Broadway Musical With ‘Anthropomorphic Animals’

Last year, Michael Arden turned a musical about two robots into a Tony Award winner for best musical. This year, he’s taking on vampires. The Tony-winning director is at the helm of “The Lost Boys,” a pricey stage adaptation of the 1987 cult-classic film. With 12 Tony nominations, including tw

2026-06-01 20:51 UTC

Rolling Stone

Music’s Most Dangerous Immortal

Fresh off his tour stop in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Lestat de Lioncourt opens up—reluctantly—about music, fame, and fandom

2026-06-01 20:55 UTC