04/23/2026
shoes by NAOT .northamerica IT’s LJ’s TURN + Actor LJ BENET + BROADWAY’s newest hit musical THE LOST BOYS (nominated for BEST MUSICAL: OUTER CRITICS CIRCLE AWARDS and DRAMA LEAGUE AWARDS 2026). VISUAL TALES is thrilled to spotlight the multi-talented ACTOR/RECORDING ARTIST rising star LJ BENET (pictured with his buddy, BOSTON ) as our latest cover subject, starring as MICHAEL EMERSON in the newest BROADWAY hit musical, directed by MICHAEL ARDEN, the 1987 classic cult film turn musical, THE LOST BOYS at the PALACE THEATRE. Produced by JAMES CARPINELLO, MARCUS CHAIT, and PATRICK WILSON. Featuring a special chat with LJ co-star from the musical, ACTRESS/RECORDING ARTIST SHOSHANA BEAN Photographed by NAOKI FUKUDA Styling by Hair/Grooming by TAYLOR ROSE LJ is wearing a look by PENCE 1979 Special thanks to LJ, Shoshana, Naoki, John Wesley Coyle, Yukiyo, Shuji, Momo and Taylor for their time and creative collaboration. Sam Gold and Amanda Rothenberg and the team at SSMANDL; NAOT and Pence 1979; Mandie and Karen Erickson and the team at Seventh House PR for their generous support. The musical opens on APRIL 26, 2026 on BROADWAY, a MUST SEE! Check out the complete cover feature and get to know LJ at VISUAL TALES (link in bio)! # thelostboys .rothenberg
