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Lestat

Lestat

by Elton John, Bernie Taupin and Linda Woolverton

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Flop

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Lestat

Lestat





Elton John's infamous flop based on "The Vampire Chronicles" by Anne Rice


Story:

The romantic and heartbreaking story of the extraordinary journey of one man who escapes the tyranny of his oppressive family only to have his life taken from him. Thrust into the seductive and sensual world of an immortal vampire, Lestat sets out on a road of adventures in a quest for everlasting love and companionship but is forced to reconcile his innate sense of good with his primal need to exist.


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Fun Fact

This was the 3rd vampire musical on Broadway in the 2000's that flopped. The first was Dance of the Vampires in 2002 and Dracula in 2004.

Composer

Composer
Elton John

Lyricist

Lyricist
Bernie Taupin

Librettist

Librettist
Linda Woolverton



Broadway Premiere

Theatre
Palace Theatre
Opening Night
Apr 25, 2006
Total Performances
39
Original Cast
Carolee Carmello, Allison Fischer, Michael Genet, Roderick Hill, Hugh Panaro, Drew Sarich, Jim Stanek, Rachel Coloff, Nikki Renée Daniels, Joseph Dellger, Colleen Fitzpatrick, Patrick Mellen, Chris Peluso, Dominique Plaisant, Megan Reinking, Will Swenson, Tommar Wilson
Director
Robert Jess Roth
Choreographer
Matt West
Producer
Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, Inc.
Musical Director
Brad Haak
Orchestrations
Steve Margoshes and Guy Babylon
Scenic Design
Derek McLane
Costume Design
Susan Hilferty
Lighting Design
Kenneth Posner
Sound Design
Jonathan Deans
Hair and Wig Design
Tom Watson
Musical Numbers
From the Dead
Beautiful Boy
In Paris
The Thirst
Right Before My Eyes
Make Me As You Are
To Live Like This
Morality Play
The Crimson Kiss
Welcome to the New World
Embrace It
I Want More
I'll Never Have That Chance
Sail Me Away
To Kill Your Kind
Embrace It (Reprise)
After All This Time
From the Dead (Finale)







2006 Tony Award Nominations

Best Featured Actress in a Musical - Carolee Carmello
Best Costume Design of a Musical

2006 Drama Desk Award Nominations

Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical - Carolee Carmello

2006 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations

Outstanding Actor in a Musical - Hugh Panaro

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