Steve Steinman, producer, writer, and performer, has reached the top of the Amazon Rock Music Chart with his soundtrack for the new musical Vampires Rock – Eternal Love.
The double album, consisting of 20 original songs from Eternal Love: The Musical, even secured a spot in the top five of the overall Amazon Music chart.
Mr Steinman said: “I was proud of my previous number one albums – Take a Leap of Faith and Heaven’s Gate, but initial album sales of Eternal Love have surpassed these, and during the highly competitive festive market.”
The chart-topping success comes ahead of the world premiere of the 38-date Eternal Love UK tour, which began on January 24 at Hull New Theatre.
The musical is set to be performed at top regional venues across the UK, including Darlington Hippodrome from April 24 to April 26.
It is believed that Eternal Love: The Musical is the first rock musical to feature an all-original score since The Rocky Horror Show.
Mr Steinman said: “Jukebox musicals have become the bread and butter of musical theatre.
“And, certainly, my Vampires Rock franchise has benefitted immensely from their popularity.
“But, where’s the creativity in that?
“Eternal Love is a first for 21st Century musicals – it features an original storyline and an original score, performed by an original cast.”
The musical is the third in the Vampires Rock trilogy and is on target to achieve £2m at the box office.
For tickets visit the box office at darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk or contact 01325 405405.