I realize I'm a little behind in the Broadway world...I knew it was coming, but I didn't know details. Lestat the Musical has opened and closed after 39 or something performances. They have every song on YouTube, and I want the music, but the cast recording hasn't been released and there's rumor it won't be (wow that was a long run on sentence). The music though..it's interesting...it's Elton John music. Typical Elton John sound but for really dark and brooding vampires. I'm intrigued. There are definitely some songs better than others...Claudia's song where she blames Lestat and Louis for her bloodlust is really good(I Want More, #12). The actress is amazing at that role.
They did make Lestat weaker and more fragile than he ever was. His charm in the book was that he was the brat prince...so proud and noble and accepting of the evil that he just exuded confidence. Not to say he didn't regret his past at times, but I could never imagine him crying to audience "I'm sorry mother, Claudia...I'm evil...I'm sorry..." like he did in the finale. Even when he was hurt and shamed, he found a way to act proud still...It's weird. I feel like they just wanted to make a villian who you love to love...you can't hate Lestat...and make him the tragic villian with a story that makes you feel bad. It very intriguing.
"01. From The Dead - Lestat: The Musical" Search for that on Amazon and then you can find all the others from there if you're interested.
Mmm...and Lestat was played by Hugh Panaro...Hot Broadway actor for those who have no idea. Mmmmmmm