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Lestat delays opening
By Amy Somensky Feb 3, 2006, 4:02 GMT
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 ...more
New York: The preview and opening dates for the upcoming Elton John - Bernie Taupin musical Lestat have been delayed to give the creative team more time to work.
Originally set to begin previews on March 11th and open on April 13th, the musical based on the novels of Anne Rice, will now begin previews on March 25th and open on April 25th.
It was also announced that Jonathan Butterell has been brought in "to provide an objective overview as it undergoes revisions."
The musical just ended its pre-Broadway tryout at the Curran Theatre in San Francisco. It received mostly negative reviews, but the producers announced that it grossed $4,315,293. A number that broke the San Francisco record for the highest-grossing world premiere there.
The musical will star Hugh Panaro in the title role, Carolee Carmello, Drew Sarich, Jim Stanek, Roderick Hill, Michael Genet and Allison Fischer. The ensemble features features Rachel Coloff, Nikki Renee Daniels, Joseph Dellger, Colleen Fitzpatrick, Chris Peluso, Megan Reinking, Sarah Solie, Amy Sparrow, Will Swenson, Steve Wilson and Tommar Wilson.
Lestat features 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.
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