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‘The Lost Boys’ Director Michael Arden Isn’t Afraid of Being Earnest
- Arden leads The Lost Boys on Broadway as director, co-producer and lighting designer, shaping it as a family-centered musical.
- Arden says the show envisions a family story with a mom, a teenage boy and a queer-coded younger brother to broaden appeal.
- The score is crafted by The Rescues, with Arden guiding how their songs serve dramatic storytelling and tone.
- Arden connects personal history to the project, linking family dynamics he faced with the Lost Boys' themes of belonging and identity.
- He views light as essential to theatre, saying it defines how audiences perceive the world on stage.
- Arden reflects on past controversies, stating the importance of responding with inclusive decisions and continued work.
- The director hints at future projects, including adapting Happy Feet for the stage and a West sequel set for 2027–28.
- Arden confirms his Broadway debut was Tom Sawyer in Big River and ties it to his broader view of storytelling.
- He describes Parade’s Tony win and his stance on staying in a forgiving, hopeful theatre space.
- Arden notes the audience’s ownership and fandom around Maybe Happy Ending as a factor in casting decisions.
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