Ali Louis Bourzgui won the 2026 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his role as David in The Lost Boys, the awards announced June 7 at Radio City Music Hall in New York.
Quick Facts
- This marks Bourzgui’s first Tony Award nomination and win
- The Lost Boys earned 12 Tony nominations, including Best Musical
- The musical is based on the 1987 Warner Brothers film
- The production is directed by two-time Tony winner Michael Arden
Bourzgui’s win came in a competitive category that included André De Shields, Bryce Pinkham, Ben Levi Ross, and Layton Williams. In his acceptance speech, he honored immigrant families and Arab theatre makers, calling for their stories to be told on stage.
The Lost Boys, which officially opened on Broadway in April at the Palace Theatre, has become one of the season’s major successes. The musical adapts the cult classic 1987 film with a book by David Hornsby and Chris Hoch and music and lyrics by The Rescues. Prior to this role, Bourzgui appeared on Broadway as Tommy in The Who’s Tommy and as Orpheus in Hadestown.
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The Lost Boys also won in the Best Featured Actress in a Musical category, with Shoshana Bean claiming that award. The production’s 12 nominations tied it with Schmigadoon! as the most-nominated musical of the 2026 ceremony, which was hosted by Pink at Radio City Music Hall.
Sources
- Broadway.com — Bourzgui’s first Tony win for The Lost Boys, acceptance speech, and background on the production
- Playbill — Award announcement, full acceptance speech text, and production details
- Variety — 2026 Tony Awards winners list confirming Bourzgui’s win
