Finding His Superpower

Lost Boys Musical has officially taken Broadway by storm at the Palace Theater, bringing an electric energy that leaves audiences completely captivated. Combining powerful musical numbers, sharp comedy, and a deeply moving story, this production is a must-see. In this review, I’m kicking things off by spotlighting two incredible cast members who make this story truly spectacular, with more cast reviews to come.

Benjamin, you are star born to shine. I love all the little moments and movements and choices you made, from head movements to the hand claps you do when singing “Superpower.” Your energy is truly electric.

The comedy gold lines you deliver become even purer comedy gold. All the best iconic lines you deliver with perfection, from “Did that burn, bitch!”—the finger point you do when you say that to Max with full confidence—to “Did I stutter!”

You also create a wholesome moment with the Frog Brothers. Another iconic line is, “No, I’m a pansy with a crossbow.” Then there is, “Death by stereo!”

In “My Brother Is a Vampire,” Sam struggles to accept that his brother has become a creature of the night—a vampire—and shows the dynamic between both brothers perfectly.

Even the line when he tells Lucy how he can’t survive in the murder lodge without a TV is truly iconic. In “Superpower,” when Sam comes to accept his identity, the message behind the song and lyrics is especially powerful, specifically the part when Sam sings about Lucy and Michael.

“Mom smiles, but doesn’t get me. Michael can’t protect me. But maybe I could be a hero here. And make it cool to be queer.”

Not only is it a powerful message, but it is also a heartbreaking one. That part never fails to make me cry while, at the same time, being an upbeat song before those lyrics kick in.