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# 5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘The Lost Boys’’ Ali Louis Bourzgui
- URL: https://www.broadwaynews.com/5-minutes-with-a-tony-nominee-the-lost-boys-ali-louis-bourzgui/
- Published: 2026-05-28T01:30:12.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-28T01:30:12.000Z
- Description: The performer has earned his first Tony Award nomination.
- Author: Ruthie Fierberg
- Tags: Podcast, Ali Louis Bourzgui, News, The Lost Boys, 2026 Tony Awards Spotlight, 5 minutes with a Tony nominee, Closer Look

Ali Louis Bourzgui made his Broadway debut as the titular character in the 2024 revival of “The Who’s Tommy.” This year, Bourzgui originated the role of the vampire David in the musical adaptation of “The Lost Boys.”

Here, the actor explains how he crafted the character, how he has maintained the physicality of his performance and what “Lost Boys” item he wants to auction for Broadway Cares.

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5 minutes with a Tony nominee: Ali Louis Bourzgui

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“The Lost Boys” is [nominated](https://www.broadwaynews.com/2026-tony-award-nominations-the-complete-list/) for 12 Tony Awards.

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(L-R) LJ Benet and Ali Louis Bourzgui in “The Lost Boys” on Broadway, 2026 (Credit: Matthew Murphy)

The 2026 Tony Awards will take place on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall. [P!NK will host](https://www.broadwaynews.com/p-nk-will-host-the-79th-annual-tony-awards/) the ceremony, which will be broadcast live on CBS and livestreamed on Paramount+ Premium (8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT). CBS and Pluto TV will present the Tony Awards: Act One, with additional details to follow.

See the full list of nominations [here](https://www.broadwaynews.com/2026-tony-award-nominations-the-complete-list/).