Carrie 2012

Opened: March 1, 2012
Closing: April 08, 2012

Carrie - 2012 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Music Box Theatre (Broadway)
239 West 45th St. New York, NY

Carrie White is a misfit. At school, she's an outcast who's bullied by the popular crowd, and virtually invisible to everyone else. At home, she's at the mercy of her loving but cruelly over-protective mother. But Carrie's just discovered she's got a special power, and if pushed too far, she's not afraid to use it...



Based on Stephen King's bestselling novel, the musical of Carrie hasn't been seen since its legendary 1988 Broadway production. Now, the show's original authors have joined with director Stafford Arima (Altar Boyz) and MCC Theater for a newly reworked and fully re-imagined vision of this gripping tale. Set today, in the small town of Chamberlain, Maine, Carrie features a book by Lawrence D. Cohen (screenwriter of the classic film), music by Academy Award winning composer Michael Gore (Fame, Terms of Endearment), and lyrics by Academy Award winning lyricist Dean Pitchford (Fame, Footloose). The cast will be led by Tony Award nominee Marin Mazzie (Next to Normal, Kiss Me Kate) as Carrie's evangelical mother, Margaret White, and Molly Ranson (Jerusalem, August: Osage County) as the lonely, vengeful, yet fragile girl at the center of it all.

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CARRIE to be Available for Amateur & School License; Boston First
by Robert Diamond - April 9, 2012


The New York Times reports tonight that 'the creators and MCC said one successful result of the revival is that the musical would become a licensable property available for productions at high schools, colleges and regional theaters. After the 1988 Broadway production closed, the creators were so devastated that they refused hundreds of requests by directors and theater companies to stage "Carrie" until Mr. Arima pitched his vision. Now the creators are ready to say yes to productions, and are already talking to one - SpeakEasy Stage Company in Boston - about doing "Carrie" next spring.'

CARRIE to be Filmed for TOFT Archive, 4/7
by Jennie Mamary - March 31, 2012


MCC THEATER (Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey, William Cantler, Artistic Directors; Blake West, Executive Director) announced today that Carrie will be filmed and preserved for the Lincoln Center Library For The Performing Arts' Theatre On Film and Tape Archive during the matinee performance on Saturday, April 7th, marking the first-ever professional recording of the legendary show. As previously announced, Carrie will close following the evening performance on Sunday, April 8, 2012 (after 34 previews and 46 performances), concluding an initial 8-week run and 2-week extension.

MCC's CARRIE to be Recorded for Lincoln Center Archives
by Kelsey Denette - March 30, 2012


MCC Theater announced today that Carrie will be filmed and preserved for the Lincoln Center Library For The Performing Arts' Theatre On Film and Tape Archive during the matinee performance on Saturday, April 7th, marking the first-ever professional recording of the legendary show.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Jen Sese of 'Carrie'
by Adrienne Onofri - March 30, 2012


Jen was a preschooler when 'Carrie' had its ill-fated debut on Broadway and is now part of its resuscitation.

CARRIE Extension Cut Short; Show to Close April 8
by Robert Diamond - March 23, 2012


MCC Theater announced today that Carrie has cut short its previously announced extension and will close following the evening performance on Sunday, April 8, 2012 (after 34 previews and 46 performances).

Marin Mazzie Returns to CARRIE
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2012


BroadwayWorld has confirmed that Marin Mazzie will be taking the weekend off from CARRIE duty to fulfill previously scheduled concert engagement in California. Stepping in for Mazzie in the role of Margaret White for performances on March 16 - March 18 will be Anne Tolpegin, best known for her roles in Les Miserables and A Tale of Two Cities. Mazzie will return to the production as scheduled on Tuesday, March 20.

Marin Mazzie Takes Leave from CARRIE for LA Concert 3/16 - 3/18; Anne Tolpegin Fills In
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2012


BroadwayWorld has confirmed that Marin Mazzie will be taking the weekend off from CARRIE duty to fulfill previously scheduled concert engagement in California. Stepping in for Mazzie in the role of Margaret White for performances on March 16 - March 18 will be Anne Tolpegin, best known for her roles in Les Miserables and A Tale of Two Cities. Mazzie will return to the production as scheduled on Tuesday, March 20.

BWW TV Special: Go Inside the Opening Night of CARRIE!
by Robert Diamond - March 5, 2012


It's been one of the most anticipated opening nights of the year, so click below as BroadwayWorld.com takes you inside opening night of CARRIE - footage from the show, interviews with the stars and the creative team and more!

Photo Coverage: CARRIE's Opening Night Party
by Walter McBride - March 2, 2012


Check out photos below from the cast during the opening night party!

Photo Coverage: CARRIE's Opening Night Bloody Curtain Call!
by Walter McBride - March 2, 2012


The musical Carrie made her return eagerly awaiting return to New York City last night after the show's notoriously short 1988 run on Broadway. This brand new and revised production, now playing at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street), has already extended its run, and will now play performances through April 22, 2012. Check out photos below from the cast during the opening night curtain call!

Photo Coverage: CARRIE's Opening Night Red Carpet
by Jennifer Broski - March 2, 2012


The musical Carrie made her return eagerly awaiting return to New York City last night after the show's notoriously short 1988 run on Broadway. This brand new and revised production, now playing at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street), has already extended its run, and will now play performances through April 22, 2012. Check out photos below from the opening night red carpet!

Review Roundup: CARRIE is Back on Stage! All the Reviews!
by Robert Diamond - March 1, 2012


The newly reworked and fully re-imagined production of Carrie, the musical, had its first preview on January 31, 2012 at the Lucille Lortel Theatre and officially opened tonight, March 1, 2012 Off-Broadway...Let's see what the critics had to say!

BWW TV: First Look at the All New CARRIE! Performance Highlights!
by Jessica Lewis - March 2, 2012


The newly reworked and fully re-imagined production of Carrie, the musical, had its first preview on January 31, 2012 at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. The show will open officially tomorrow, March 1, 2012. The official production footage has just been released and BroadwayWorld brings you a look below!

Photo Flash: CARRIE's Back! All the Production Shots!
by Nicole Rosky - February 28, 2012


The newly reworked and fully re-imagined production of Carrie, the musical, had its first preview on January 31, 2012 at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. The show will open officially on March 1, 2012. Additional production shots have been released and BroadwayWorld brings you a look at all of them below!

MCC's CARRIE Extends Through April 22
by Kelsey Denette - February 27, 2012


MCC THEATER (Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey, William Cantler, Artistic Directors; Blake West, Executive Director) announced today that Carrie, now in previews at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street), has extended its run by popular demand, and will now play performances through April 22, 2012.

Photo Flash: CARRIE's Back! First Production Shots Released!
by Jessica Lewis - February 8, 2012


The newly reworked and fully re-imagined production of Carrie, the musical, had its first preview on January 31, 2012 at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. The show will open officially on March 1, 2012. The first production shots have been released and BroadwayWorld brings you a first look below!

STAGE TUBE: AVENUE Q Welcomes CARRIE Back to New York!
by Nicole Rosky - February 6, 2012


MCC Theater presents the newly reworked and fully re-imagined production of Carrie, the musical, which had its first preview last week at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street, NYC). In the video below, the puppets of Avenue Q welcome the show back to New York. Click below to check it out!

CARRIE Score Gets Revamped: New vs. Old!
by Jessica Lewis - February 1, 2012


The newly reworked and fully re-imagined production of Carrie The Musical had its first preview last night at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. As part of the show's makeover, the show's original songwriters, Michael Gore and Dean Pitchford have written some new tunes, and scrapped some of the old. From the looks of it, it seems audiences can expect as much of a new score by almost half!

Photo Coverage: Piper Laurie & More at the First Preview for CARRIE!
by Walter McBride - February 1, 2012


The newly reworked and fully re-imagined production of Carrie, the musical, had its first preview last night, January 31, at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the exciting evening - including a special delivery from Carrie alumna Betty Buckley! - and brings you complete photo coverage below!

FREEZE FRAME: Piper Laurie Attends the First Preview for CARRIE!
by Walter McBride - January 31, 2012


MCC Theater's newly reworked and fully re-imagined production of Carrie, the musical, had its first preview tonight at 7 p.m. at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street, NYC). In attendance was Piper Laurie, who was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance as Margaret White in the film version of Carrie (Tony Award nominee Marin Mazzie plays the role in the musical). Check out a snapshot of the actress with Michael Gore, Lawrence D. Cohen and Dean Pitchford below, and check back soon for more photos of the anticipated, sold-out first performance!

BWW TV: Go Inside the First Preview of CARRIE Off-Broadway!
by Kelsey Denette - February 1, 2012


The newly reworked and fully re-imagined production of Carrie, the musical, had its first preview tonight at 7 p.m. at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street, NYC). Check out the just released first footage from the production below!

MCC's CARRIE Begins Previews at Lucille Lortel Theatre Tonight!
by Nicole Rosky - January 31, 2012


MCC THEATER has confirmed that the newly reworked and fully re-imagined production of Carrie, the musical, will have its first preview tonight at 7 p.m. at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street, NYC) and that the performance is completely sold-out (cancellation line forms this afternoon at 5 p.m.).

Carrie FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Carrie have there been?
Carrie has had 4 productions including Broadway which opened in 1988, Broadway which opened in 1988, London which opened in 2006 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2012.
What awards has Carrie been nominated for?
Carrie has been nominated for several awards including Best Musical Revival, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical for Jonathan Deans at the Drama Desk Awards. Additionally, Marin Mazzie and Molly Ranson received Distinguished Performance Awards at the Drama League Awards. The show was also nominated for Distinguished Revival of a Musical at the Drama League Awards and Outstanding Revival of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.
What awards has Carrie won?
Carrie has won several awards, including Best Musical Revival, Outstanding Revival of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards), Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Jonathan Deans, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Marin Mazzie, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Molly Ranson, Distinguished Revival of a Musical (Drama League Awards), and Outstanding Revival of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards).
What are the songs in Carrie and what's the order?
In
Dream On
Carrie
Open Your Heart
And Eve Was Weak
Don't Waste the Moon
Evening Prayers
Unsuspecting Hearts
Do Me a Favor
I Remember How Those Boys Could Dance
Out for Blood
It Hurts to Be Strong
I'm Not Alone
When There's No One
Wotta Night!
Heaven
Alma Mater
The Destruction
Our Father
Ain't It a Bitch
I Can Hear My Heart
Dreamer in Disguise
It Only Has to Happen
I Never Dreamed
Crackerjack
Once I Loved a Boy

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