Elton John musical savaged by critics
26/04/2006 - 13:40:11Elton John's vampire musical 'Lestat' has had its Broadway premiere - but has been savaged by critics.
Industry newspaper Variety said the show was "beyond rescue", while the New York Times called it "a musical sleeping pill".
The Hollywood Reporter, meanwhile, said it was "laughable" and "deadly dull".
Using the novels of Anne Rice, the musical is based on the bloodsucking character played by Tom Cruise in the 1994 film 'Interview with the Vampire'.
Co-written by Elton's songwriting partner Bernie Taupin, it opened at New York's Palace Theatre yesterday following a short run in San Francisco in January.
That version also received stinging reviews, although Elton told reporters "80%" of the show had since been changed.
