Elton's Broadway Flop

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Elton John's Musical Panned

The New York Times calls "Lestat" "a musical sleeping pill."

Sir Elton John's troubled musical "Lestat" has been panned by critics for a second time - despite 80% of the show being totally overhauled for its Broadway debut Tuesday night.

The stage show, based on the character from Anne Rice's novel "Interview With The Vampire," initially premiered in San Francisco but was quickly axed after a string of bad reviews.

Elton and songwriting partner Bernie Taupin hoped an extensive re-write would ensure its Broadway success but it was declared a lost cause when it opened at the Palace Theater.

The New York Times calls the show "a musical sleeping pill," while industry newspaper Variety slams the performance as "beyond rescue."

Elton, who has previously contributed to the hit stage shows "Billy Elliot" and "The Lion King," said, "I'd be an absolute liar if I said I'm not nervous about it being a flop.

"All I know is that we've done the best we can."

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