On this episode of 1st on Film, we sit down with Ethan Popp, the Grammy Award-nominated music producer, orchestrator, arranger, and music supervisor behind Broadway’s The Lost Boys!

Based on the iconic 1987 vampire film, The Lost Boys brings the dark, rock-filled world of Santa Carla to the stage with a cinematic sound and an original musical score. We chat with Ethan about his role in shaping the production’s musical identity, the creative process behind adapting a cult classic for Broadway, and the work that goes into bringing a show’s music to life.

With an impressive career spanning Broadway, film, and television, Ethan has also worked on productions including Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Motown the Musical, and Back to the Future: The Musical, as well as the hit film The Greatest Showman.

Join us for a behind-the-scenes conversation about music, storytelling, and the creative work that helps make The Lost Boys a thrilling theatrical experience!

Ethan Popp is a Grammy-nominated music producer, orchestrator, arranger, and music supervisor whose work spans Broadway, film, and television. His credits include The Lost Boys, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Motown the Musical, Back to the Future: The Musical, and The Greatest Showman.

Beyond entertainment, Ethan founded Ethan Runs for Good, a charitable running initiative that turns his passion for running into fundraising for meaningful causes, including Make-A-Wish and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Through races and fundraising campaigns, he uses every mile to support organizations making a difference in people’s lives.

More information at https://www.ethanpopp.com/runsforgood