Lestat to Close on Broadway May 28
Lestat to Close on Broadway May 28
#0Lestat to Close on Broadway May 28
Posted: 5/23/06 at 5:39pm
nomdeplume
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/20/05
#1re: Lestat to Close on Broadway May 28
Posted: 5/23/06 at 5:40pmWhoa, I'm going to see it just in the nick.
#2re: Lestat to Close on Broadway May 28
Posted: 5/23/06 at 5:41pm
This is a shame...
But maybe now Carolee can be Fantine in Les Miz...
crossing fingers
"The only way we live beyond our lives is to connect and carve ourselves into the souls of those we love." -Little Fish
catsuit
Stand-by Joined: 3/7/06
#4re: Lestat to Close on Broadway May 28
Posted: 5/23/06 at 5:43pmTerrible show. It's just a shame to see the actors go, though.
RentBoy86
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/15/05
#5re: Lestat to Close on Broadway May 28
Posted: 5/23/06 at 5:44pmSad Day. Like I said on the other thread, I think they should have gotten the show out there more. People read the reviews, but then don't see anything else about the show. If they could see performances and stuff.
MargoChanning
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/5/04
#6re: Lestat to Close on Broadway May 28
Posted: 5/23/06 at 5:53pmBut word of mouth was terrible. People were walking out in droves at intermission. I saw it previews and I overheard several people calling it the worst show they'd ever seen and openly laughing and mocking it. Critics didn't kill this show. It was simply a bad show that the public clearly disliked, told their family and friends to avoid and so after losing millions one can't blame the producers for pulling the plug.
"What a story........ everything but the bloodhounds snappin' at her rear end." -- Birdie
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#7re: Lestat to Close on Broadway May 28
Posted: 5/23/06 at 5:57pm
=( My heart goes out to the cast. You guys are amazing, I hope you all find work soon.
I'll miss it.
#8re: Lestat to Close on Broadway May 28
Posted: 5/23/06 at 6:01pm
Wow, this really surprised me. I knew the show wasn't doing very well at the box office and the reviews were terrible, but I thought that they were gonna hold out until at least after the Tony's.
Best of luck to the cast and crew.
"You drank a charm to kill John Proctor's wife! You drank a charm to kill Goody Proctor!" - Betty Parris to Abigail Williams in Arthur Miller's The Crucible
#9re: Lestat to Close on Broadway May 28
Posted: 5/23/06 at 6:16pmAs I said in the other post, truly a tragedy. Best of luck to the cast, namely Allison and Carolee! Sad day.
...What happened next, was stranger still, a woman breathless and afraid, appeared out of the night, completely dressed in white. She had a secret she would tell, of one who had mistreated her. Her face and frightened gaze, my mind cannot erase...But then she ran from view. She looked so much like you...
#10re: Lestat to Close on Broadway May 28
Posted: 5/23/06 at 6:20pmI am so disappointed. Although I realize vampire genre shows don't last. I loved Dance of the Vampires and Dracula. I had tixs for July 15th.
"Life is not measured by the number
of breaths we take, but by moments
that take our breath away."
"Life isn't about how to survive the storm,
but how to dance in the rain."
morosco
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/10/04
#11re: Lestat to Close on Broadway May 28
Posted: 5/23/06 at 6:20pmLet's hope this is an opportunity to see Carolee in something worthy of her brilliance soon!
#12re: Lestat to Close on Broadway May 28
Posted: 5/23/06 at 6:22pm
I saw it coming but it still sort of makes me sad. I've never invested in a "flop" before this... I guess every major theatre fan has their favorite flop, eh?
The cast was just so talented and worked so damn hard for such a ****ty show. I wanted it to be the "little show that could" but money matters afterall. At least they made a recording.
The show, granted, was horrendous but I can only think of Hugh, Carolee, Jim, and Allison and how damn talented they all are and how hard they worked to keep a sinking ship afloat.
#13re: Lestat to Close on Broadway May 28
Posted: 5/23/06 at 6:23pmThe cast was truly amazing. The show kept my attention for 2 1/2 hours which is something that is not easy to do. A crying shame. Everything is closing these days. Ugh!
"I'm learning to dig deep down inside and find the truth within myself and put that out. I think what we identify with in popular music more than anything else is when someone just shares a truth that we can relate to. That's what I'm searching for in my music." - Ron Bohmer
"I broke the boundaries. It wasn't cool to be in plays- especially if you were in sports & I was in both." - Ashton Kutcher
"I broke the boundaries. It wasn't cool to be in plays- especially if you were in sports & I was in both." - Ashton Kutcher
#14re: Lestat to Close on Broadway May 28
Posted: 5/23/06 at 6:27pm
Not aiming to pick over the bones, but this surely enshrines the show in the same great hall as 'Carrie'!
Thesbijean
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/9/04
#15re: Lestat to Close on Broadway May 28
Posted: 5/23/06 at 6:28pm
Carrie closed RIGHT after it opened though, and was a totally different scenario if you ask me.
Poor Warner Brothers... 
BwayBaby18
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/19/05
#16re: Lestat to Close on Broadway May 28
Posted: 5/23/06 at 6:30pm
When i went someone reffered to The Producers. "There's no dening it's the worst show in town."
It did it's function. It made a lot of people laugh.
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#17re: Lestat to Close on Broadway May 28
Posted: 5/23/06 at 6:31pm
Do not look for Warner Brother back on Broadway anytime soon. They have learned an expensive lesson & one I do not think they will be repeating for a long time if ever
This does wonders for getting prospective deep pocketed backers to invest in Broadway shows
Poster Emeritus
#18re: Lestat to Close on Broadway May 28
Posted: 5/23/06 at 6:34pm
I don't think Lestat will be considered in the same hall as Bring Back Birdie, Carrie, etc.
Though ofcourse, it is a major flop.
popular_elphie
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/3/05
#19re: Lestat to Close on Broadway May 28
Posted: 5/23/06 at 6:34pm
This saddens me. The actors are so fantastic - I hope they find other work soon. I want to meet Jim Stanek!
Plus, the Palace is going to be dark all summer. 
BwayBaby18
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/19/05
#20re: Lestat to Close on Broadway May 28
Posted: 5/23/06 at 6:38pmUnless These Times They Are A Changin' heads in early.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#21re: Lestat to Close on Broadway May 28
Posted: 5/23/06 at 6:48pm
anyone know what i would be able to do with 2 tickets for june 8th?
i received them from someone (believe me, i did NOT pay for them) and don't know what the policy is regarding show cancellations/still-existing tickets/etc. if there is any known way to receive a refund or credit...i doubt there is, but please let me know!
thanks.
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#22re: Lestat to Close on Broadway May 28
Posted: 5/23/06 at 6:50pm
Go to the box office by Sunday
If after that, there will be a sign posted on the front doors of the theater as to how to get a refund
Poster Emeritus
Dollypop
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#23re: Lestat to Close on Broadway May 28
Posted: 5/23/06 at 6:56pm
"Wow, this really surprised me. I knew the show wasn't doing very well at the box office and the reviews were terrible, but I thought that they were gonna hold out until at least after the Tony's."
With the reasons you give for ths show's failure, why were you surprised that it's closing?
I ask you!
"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)
rocker05
Stand-by Joined: 11/20/05
#24re: Lestat to Close on Broadway May 28
Posted: 5/23/06 at 7:01pmI saw this coming, I feel bad for the cast, but the book was just completely flawed, the score had some moments, but it just wasn't worthy of Broadway, this is the third time vampires have invaded Broadway, let's hope it's the last. For those who want to hear the music before the CD comes out, go straight to the Lestat Musical Forum and download it (it's not illegal, approved by the administrator). Enjoy! This is one to remember (maybe not in a good way).
