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CARRIE: THE MUSICAL to Premiere in West End, May 1
by Matt Smith - Feb 13, 2015


Carrie: The Musical will receive its long awaited London Premiere in The Large at Southwark Playhouse from Friday 1 to Saturday 30 May. On sale now. Press Night: Wednesday 6 May, 7.30pm. Pray for your Salvation…. Carrie is back like you've never seen her before.

Gary Lloyd to Direct CARRIE THE MUSICAL at Southwark Playhouse This Summer
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2015


According to the Daily Mail, THRILLER LIVE's Gary Lloyd is set to helm Dean Pitchford, Michael Gore and Lawrence D. Cohen's revised version of CARRIE THE MUSICAL for Southwark Playhouse this summer. The show will begin May 1 for a four-week run. The team is planning on holding open auditions for the lead role.

Emily Lopez, Misty Cotton & More Will Lead Reimagined CARRIE THE MUSICAL in Los Angeles; Complete Cast Announced!
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 9, 2015


Complete casting has been announced by La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts (Brian Kite, producing artistic director), Bruce Robert Harris and Jack W. Batman, and The Transfer Group (Suzan Fairchild, Artistic Producer), for the Los Angeles premiere of the all-new, reimagined, environmental and completely immersive theater production of the legendary musical CARRIE THE MUSICAL. Performances are set to begin at Southern California's La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts (14900 La Mirada Blvd.) on Thursday, March 12, 2015 for a limited engagement through Sunday, April 5, 2015. Opening night is set for Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 8:30pm.

Drama Learning Center's TYA to Present CARRIE this Weekend
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 12, 2015


Drama Learning Center's teen professional company will present Carrie the musical this month. Based on the iconic debut novel by Stephen King, Carrie the musical follows young misfit Carrie White and her classmates during their final days of high school. Carrie is bullied by the popular crowd, and is invisible to everyone else. While Carrie is held at the mercy of her cruel and over-protective mother at home, she discovers a special power that she's not afraid to use if pushed too far.

BWW Reviews: CARRIE is a Bloody Good Time
by Jeff Davis - Nov 8, 2014


Look up "Broadway Flop" on Google, and Carrie is bound to be the first title to show up. Though the material still is a bit rough around the edges, Austin Theatre Project's staging of Carrie manages to straddle the show's unintentional line between camp and seriousness while finding a compelling story and interesting characters, brought to life by performers who could easily rival many a Broadway star.

Actors Training Center Repertory Company Opens CARRIE THE MUSICAL Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2014


Actors Training Center (ATC) Repertory Company brings the electrifying pop-rock production of CARRIE: THE MUSICAL based on Stephen King's best-selling novel about a young girl outcast with special powers to the Wilmette Theatre stage. CARRIE, which will open tonight, October 25th with 5 additional performances, kicks off ATC's Rep Company's 2014-2015 season. Tickets are on sale now. For tickets or more information, visit: www.wilmettetheatre.com or call: at (847) 251-7424.

BWW Reviews: CARRIE, THE MUSICAL at SoLuna Studio
by Melissa Giordano - Oct 22, 2014


Carrie, The Musical - music by Michael Gore, Lyrics by Dean Pitchford, and book by Lawrence D. Cohen - has had an interesting life; one of the most popular movies of all time, one of the biggest Broadway flops of all time, and, after many revisions by the original creators, had a successful off-Broadway limited engagement in 2012.

Soluna Studio Presents CARRIE, Now thru 11/2
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2014


SoLuna Studio will produce the musical CARRIE: THE MUSICAL as a part their professional mainstage season, with performances running today, October 17th - November 2nd.

Actors Training Center Repertory Company to Present CARRIE THE MUSICAL, Opening 10/25
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 7, 2014


Actors Training Center (ATC) Repertory Company brings the electrifying pop-rock production of CARRIE: THE MUSICAL based on Stephen King's best-selling novel about a young girl outcast with special powers to the Wilmette Theatre stage. CARRIE, which will open October 25th with 5 additional performances, kicks off ATC's Rep Company's 2014-2015 season. Tickets are on sale now. For tickets or more information, visit: www.wilmettetheatre.com or call: at (847) 251-7424.

CARRIE Rock Musical Plays Vancouver's Jericho Arts Centre, Now thru Oct 25
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2014


CARRIE, the cult rock musical based on Stephen King's breakout novel will bow in Vancouver this fall at the Jericho Arts Centre. The production marks the show's Canadian regional premier, led by a cast of rising Vancouver talents.

Video: Meet the Cast of CARRIE
by Jeff Davis - Oct 6, 2014


CARRIE THE MUSICAL to Run 10/17-11/9 at the Woodlawn Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 3, 2014


This Halloween season, the Woodlawn Theatre stages the edgy and strangely charming, Carrie the Musical, based on Stephen King's haunting story of teen angst, religious fervor, and the complicated relationship between a mother and daughter.

Street Theatre Company Mounts CARRIE: THE MUSICAL, Now thru 10/12
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2014


Continuing its mission to bring Nashville cutting edge theater, as well as performance opportunities for young people, Street Theatre Company mounts CARRIE: THE MUSICAL from today, October 3 through 12.

Stephen King's Horror-Classic CARRIE THE MUSICAL to Make Central Texas Premier at Austin Theatre Project
by Matt Sowell - Sep 26, 2014


Austin Theatre Project is thrilled to announce the Central Texas premiere of CARRIE The Musical which will open on October 24, 2014 at the Doughery Arts Center. The classic story by Stephen King takes a look at the problems high school students face while trying to fit in with the "cool crowd" and consequences that bullying can bring about. But the story behind the production is almost as thrilling as the novel itself.

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast from the Vancouver Premiere of CARRIE!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 26, 2014


CARRIE, the cult rock musical based on Stephen King's breakout novel will bow in Vancouver this fall at the Jericho Arts Centre. The production marks the show's Canadian regional premier, led by a cast of rising Vancouver talents. The musical features music by Michael Gore, and lyrics byDean Pitchford, who collaborated on the score for FAME. Lawrence D. Cohen supplies the show's book, after previously adapting the screenplay for the original film version of the tale (directed by Brian DePalma).

CARRIE - THE MUSICAL Makes Melbourne Premiere at Chapel off Chapel Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2014


Ghost Light in association with Moving Light Productions will present the Melbourne premiere of CARRIE- THE MUSICAL for a three-week season at Chapel Off Chapel from tonight, September 25.

Street Theatre Company to Mount CARRIE: THE MUSICAL, 10/3-12
by BWW News Desk - Sep 24, 2014


Continuing its mission to bring Nashville cutting edge theater, as well as performance opportunities for young people, Street Theatre Company mounts CARRIE: THE MUSICAL from October 3 through 12.

CARRIE - THE MUSICAL Makes Melbourne Premiere at Chapel off Chapel Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2014


Ghost Light in association with Moving Light Productions will present the Melbourne premiere of CARRIE- THE MUSICAL for a three-week season at Chapel Off Chapel from tonight, September 25.

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