The Lost Boys is set to be turned into a musical

An industry presentation is taking place next month

The adaptation of the classic 1987 vampire film will open at the Palace Theatre.

The announcement was made today by producers James Carpinello, Marcus Chait and Patrick Wilson. Casting is yet to be announced.

The 1987 American supernatural horror-comedy, directed by Joel Schumacher and produced by Richard Donner, follows two teenage brothers who move with their divorced mother to the fictional town of Santa Carla, California, only to discover that the town is a haven for vampires.

The new musical will feature direction by Tony Award winner Michael Arden (Parade, Maybe Happy Ending) and book by It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia writer David Hornsby and Chris Hoch.

The Rescues (Kyler England, AG, Gabriel Mann) are composing the music and lyrics while Ethan Popp (Tina, The Tina Turner Musical) is providing music supervision.

Choreography will be devised by Lauren Yalango-Grant and Christopher Cree Grant who also worked on Parade.

The Lost Boys, A New Musical features scenic design by Dane Laffrey (Maybe Happy Ending), costume design by Susan Hilferty (Wicked), with casting by The Telsey Office Craig Burns, CSA and Kristian Charbonier, CSA, and General Management by Bespoke Theatricals.

Devin Keudell will serve as Executive Producer.

A private invitation-only industry presentation of The Lost Boys is scheduled for March 14, 2025.

James Carpinello, Marcus Chait and Patrick Wilson issued a joint statement which read: "Michael Arden is one of the most dynamic directors working today, and to have him reimagine an iconic film like The Lost Boys is thrilling, especially when we consider how it will come to life at the legendary Palace Theatre.

"David Hornsby and Chris Hoch have done a remarkable job of honouring this classic film and its beloved characters, creating something new and unique for the stage that will excite the die-hard fans of the movie as well as those being introduced to this timeless story for the first time."

The musical marks the first collaboration of Broadway and film actors Carpinello, Chait and Wilson as producers.

The Rescues released their major label debut Let Loose The Horses on Universal Republic in 2010 to critical acclaim and have since soundtracked memorable moments in every corner of music, film and television.