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Ali Louis Bourzgui Takes Flight in ‘The Lost Boys’

Ali Louis Bourzgui is soaring on the Broadway stage. After taking on Orpheus in “Hadestown” last summer, the actor is originating the role of David in “The Lost Boys,” a musical adaptation of the 1980s cult movie. Bourzgui stars as the vampire frontman of Cali-beach rock band the Lost Boys, portrayed by Kiefer Sutherland in the film.  “ I could tell that this was going to be something that brought the cinema world of L.A. over to New York, and blur the line between what makes a movie and what makes a theater piece,” says Bourzgui of the new musical, which features an extensive set design and special effects including aerial stunts. “The show knew what it wanted to be very early on, and everyone that’s working on the creative team is at the top of their game right now.” Getting ready with Ali Louis Bourzgui Lexie Moreland/WWD Bourzgui, who’s nominated for a Critics Circle award for outstanding featured performer, has been with the production from the beginning, participating in a developmental workshop for the musical last winter. “I’ve really been able to help build this thing from the ground up and figure out what this character is,” he says. “When I joined, the character of David

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