"From Teen Heartthrob to Broadway Sensation: How LJ Benet Stumbled into a Tony-Nominated Musical and Left Us All Guessing!"
Added on May 29, 2026 inFree Music News
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What does it mean when the stars align for a performer, and they feel an instant connection to a character? Is it simply the universe whispering, or is it just good ol’ serendipity? As we dive into the world of acting through the lens of LJ’s latest journey in The Lost Boys, we can’t help but marvel at how our traits, challenges, and desires can weave together, creating a tapestry of relatable experiences. LJ opened up about embodying Michael, a character who is the quintessential outsider—someone who grapples deeply with familial disconnect and love that feels out of reach. This resonates on a level that perhaps only a Cancer moon could appreciate, don’t you think? With emotions bubbling just beneath the surface, there’s something incredibly raw—and dare I say, relatable—about the chaos of feeling too much. So, what does it take to channel that feeling eight times a week? Buckle up, because we’re about to explore the magic of performance and connection in a way that might just leave you questioning your own astrological placements. LEARN MORE.
LJ: Something Shoshana [Bean] told me is: “As an actor, you’ll get to do a lot of roles. Some you have to work really hard at, while others will come naturally to you.”
This one came naturally.
I felt like I really knew Michael. I understood what it felt like to be an outsider. I understood what it felt like when your family doesn’t get you. I understood wanting to be with somebody who doesn’t want to be with you, but still fighting for it.
There were so many things I connected to wholeheartedly. When I auditioned, I couldn’t help but feel all of it. “Belong to Someone” wrecked me when I first heard it, because I thought, “I know exactly who this character is.”
Even growing up as a child actor, you learn to put on this identity of a “performer.” With Michael, he’s constantly reacting to everyone else’s emotions instead of allowing himself to feel his own. Then that moment comes where it bubbles up, and you just explode. I understand that all too well.
When I started reading the script for The Lost Boys, I thought, “I get this. I just have to figure out how to do this eight times a week.”
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