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CARRIE: THE MUSICAL to Hold CD Signing and Performance at Barnes & Noble, 9/25
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 4, 2012


For the first time ever, the musical Carrie has been preserved in a cast recording of the recent MCC Theater Off-Broadway revival. The cast of the revival - including headliners Marin Mazzie and Molly Ranson - will appear at Barnes & Noble (Upper East Side, 86th/Lex) on September 25 to sign copies of the album and perform selections from the show.

CARRIE: THE MUSICAL Off-Broadway Cast Recording Set for Release Sept. 25!
by BWW News Desk - Aug 13, 2012


According to Amazon.com, the 'premiere cast' recording for CARRIE: THE MUSICAL will be released on September 25, 2012. BroadwayWorld will bring you the latest updates, including a tracklist and album artwork, when they become available!

CARRIE to Be Licensed by R&H; Published by Imagem
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2012


The legendary stage musical CARRIE will soon be available for licensing from R&H Theatricals, and its score will be published by Imagem Music, each a division of the Imagem Music Group. Based on Stephen King's best-selling novel, CARRIE features music by Academy Award winner Michael Gore (Fame, Terms of Endearment), lyrics by Academy Award winner Dean Pitchford (Fame, Footloose), and a book by Lawrence D. Cohen (screenwriter of the classic film).

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/12- CARRIE
by Nicole Rosky - May 12, 2012


Today in 1988, Carrie opened at the Virginia Theatre (now the August Wilson Theatre), where it ran for 5 performances. Carrie: The Musical is a musical with a book by Lawrence D. Cohen, lyrics by Dean Pitchford, and music by Michael Gore. Adapted from Stephen King's novel Carrie, it focuses on an awkward teenage girl with telekinetic powers whose lonely life is dominated by an oppressive religious fanatic mother. When she is humiliated by her classmates at the high school prom, she wreaks havoc on everyone and everything in her path.

Photo Flash: In the Recording Studio with the Cast of CARRIE!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 19, 2012


Ghostlight Records this week went into the recording studio with the cast of Carrie, to record the first-ever cast album. Release dates for the album will be announced at a later time. The cast recording of Carrie will be produced by the show's composer Michael Gore alongside multi-Grammy Award-winner Joel Moss, with Ghostlight Records' Kurt Deutsch serving as Executive Producer. Check out photos from the recording session below!

Off-Broadway's CARRIE to Receive Cast Recording
by Robert Diamond - Apr 10, 2012


Ghostlight Records announced today that they will go into the recording studio with the cast of Carrie next week, April 17, to record the first-ever cast album. Release dates for the album will be announced at a later time.

CARRIE to be Available for Amateur & School License; Boston First
by Robert Diamond - Apr 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 - Mar 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 - Mar 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.

Photo Coverage: Jonathan Groff, Megan Hilty & More Perform at MCC's MISCAST 2012!
by Walter McBride - Mar 27, 2012


MCC THEATER presented the company's highly anticipated annual gala, Miscast, last night, March 26 at the Hammerstein Ballroom. The starry line up of participants included Jonathan Groff ("Glee," Spring Awakening), Megan Hilty ("Smash," 9 to 5), Tony® Award-winner Nikki M. James (The Book of Mormon), Josh Gad ("Modern Family," The Book of Mormon), Norm Lewis (The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess), Jan Maxwell (Follies, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), Rory O'Malley (The Book of Mormon), Constantine Maroulis ("American Idol," Rock of Ages), Nicole Parker ("Mad TV," a Miscast favorite returning for her 4th time).

Photo Coverage: Constantine Maroulis, Marin Mazzie & All the Starry Arrivals at MCC MISCAST 2012
by Walter McBride - Mar 27, 2012


MCC Theater presented the company's highly anticipated annual gala, Miscast last night, March 26, at the Hammerstein Ballroom. The starry line up of participants included Jonathan Groff ("Glee," Spring Awakening), Megan Hilty ("Smash," 9 to 5), Tony® Award-winner Nikki M. James (The Book of Mormon), Josh Gad ("Modern Family," The Book of Mormon), Norm Lewis (The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess), Jan Maxwell (Follies, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), Rory O'Malley (The Book of Mormon), Constantine Maroulis ("American Idol," Rock of Ages), Nicole Parker ("Mad TV," a Miscast favorite returning for her 4th time). Check out photo coverage of the arrivals below!

Jonathan Groff, Megan Hilty, et al. to Perform in MCC's MISCAST Gala Tonight!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 26, 2012


MCC THEATER (Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey and William Cantler, Artistic Directors; Blake West, Executive Director) will tonight present the company's highly anticipated annual gala. Complimenting the glittering, previously announced Miscast will be Josh Gad ("Modern Family," The Book of Mormon), Norm Lewis (The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess), Jan Maxwell (Follies, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), Rory O'Malley (The Book of Mormon), Constantine Maroulis ("American Idol," Rock of Ages), and Nicole Parker ("Mad TV," a Miscast favorite returning for her 4th time). The event will be held Monday, March 26, 2012 at The Hammerstein Ballroom (311 West 34th Street).

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Jen Sese of 'Carrie'
by Adrienne Onofri - Mar 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 - Mar 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 - Mar 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 - Mar 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.

Josh Gad, Norm Lewis, Jan Maxwell, et al. Join MCC's MISCAST Gala, 3/26
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 12, 2012


MCC THEATER has announced fabulous additions to their all-star line-up for the company's highly anticipated annual gala. Complimenting the glittering, previously announced Miscast will be Josh Gad ("Modern Family," The Book of Mormon), Norm Lewis (The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess), Jan Maxwell (Follies, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), Rory O'Malley (The Book of Mormon) and Nicole Parker ("Mad TV," a Miscast favorite returning for her 4th time). The event will be held Monday, March 26, 2012 at The Hammerstein Ballroom (311 West 34th Street).

TV Special: Go Inside the Opening Night of CARRIE!
by Robert Diamond - Mar 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 - Mar 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 - Mar 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!

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