No Plans for Release of Lestat Original Cast Recording

According to Elton John's website, the cast recording of Lestat will not be released in the immediate future.

"We have received many messages asking when the Lestat cast album will be released. According to Elton's management, there are no plans to release the album at present," states the website's new page.  The cast album, which was recorded on May 22nd by Mercury Records, was originally announced for a July release.   Guy Babylon and Matt Still produced the cast album.

Inspired by Anne Rice's The Vampire Chronicles, Lestat is the first theatrical score from the legendary songwriting team of Elton John and Bernie Taupin.  Lestat opened at Broadway's Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway) on Tuesday, April 25th after beginning previews on March 25th. Lestat was nominated for two 2006 Tony Awards including Carolee Carmello for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical, and Susan Hilferty for Best Costume Design of a Musical.  The show marked the inaugural Broadway show for Warnes Bros. Theatre Ventures.  It closed on May 28th after 33 previews and 39 regular performances.