Listen to a song from Lestat

By Amy Somensky Dec 7, 2005, 18:57 GMT

Elton John has this to say about the effort, "Hi, Amazon.com customers. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, it is crucial that we come together to support the rebuilding process of the Gulf Coast. To show my gratitude for your donations to these efforts, please enjoy a sneak preview of a song titled "Make Me as You Are" that Bernie Taupin and I wrote for the new musical Lestat, where Anne Rice's most beloved vampire character is brought to life on stage. Before beginning performances on Broadway at New York City's Palace Theater on March 11, Lestat will premiere at the Curran Theatre in San Francisco on December 17 and run through January 29. I hope you enjoy this preview of the music for the show, and don't forget to make a donation to the Red Cross to help people affected by the hurricanes."

You can listen and donate here.

Lestat, based on Anne Rice's novels, will play Broadway's Palace Theater beginning March 11, 2006 and opening on April 13th.

It will play a pre-Broadway tryout at San Francisco's Curran Theatre from December 17th through January 29, 2006.

The musical will star Hugh Panaro in the title role, Carolee Carmello, Jack Noseworthy, Jim Stanek, Roderick Hill, Michael Genet and Allison Fischer.

It has a book by Linda Woolverton, lyrics by Bernie Taupin, music by Elton John, and direction by Robert Jess Roth. The creative team includes scenic design by Derek McLane, costume design by Susan Hilferty, and lighting design by Kenneth Posner.
 
For Lestat tickets visit www.ticketsnow.com.