Behind the Music: Sam Reid, Jacob Anderson, and Rolin Jones on 'The Vampire Lestat's' Concert-Infused New Season
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Alex Zalben
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Summary
An in-depth interview with Sam Reid, Jacob Anderson, and showrunner Rolin Jones about the new season of the Anne Rice series 'The Vampire Lestat,' featuring a behind-the-scenes look at a live concert performance at New York's Beacon Theatre where the band The Vampire Lestat performs. The article explores the music-infused new season, the creative process behind adapting Anne Rice's work, and the immersive fan experience at the live show.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledIn a darkened room, 3,000 fans are chanting one name, and one name alone, in unison: 'Lestat! Lestat! Lestat!'
Smoke fills the stage of New York's Beacon Theatre and the musicians enter, led by composer Daniel Hart, and begin playing the opening chords of the breakout hit for the self-named band The Vampire Lestat, 'Long Face.'
Carefully, purposefully, Lestat turns toward the audience, curling his fingers around...
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