Playbill.com does say beginning Nov. 4th but even this morning, Max von Essen said the reading is next Monday, November 17th.
I was pleased to have an opportunity to speak with Anne Rice for a few minutes at her book signing on October 30th. What a lovely, gracious lady she it. Mrs. Rice will also be at the Vampire Lestat reading... next Monday, November 17th.
I don't think concept CDs are out of vogue but I'm not sure there's a real financial investment in this property yet from any producer or label. But if anyone's going to get a CD done, it's Elton John.