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

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

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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 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.).

STAGE TUBE: CARRIE Cast Reveals Why They're Excited About the Show!
by Nicole Rosky - January 10, 2012


MCC THEATER yesterday announced The Carrie Anticipation Contest: Why Are You Excited About Carrie?. Theater fans all around the world are encouraged to submit a video explaining why they are excited for what is shaping up to be the most anticipated theatrical event of the season: MCC's upcoming production of Carrie. From all the submitted videos, one winner will win a pair of VIP tickets to MCC Theater's Opening Night performance and after-party on March 1, 2012. To enter the contest, to view other entries (including one by stage and screen star Jonathan Groff), visit http://www.mcctheater.org. In the video below, members of the cast and creative team reveal why they're excited about the revival. Clcik below to check it out!

MCC Launches CARRIE Anticipation Contest
by Nicole Rosky - January 9, 2012


MCC THEATER today announced The Carrie Anticipation Contest: Why Are You Excited About Carrie?. Theater fans all around the world are encouraged to submit a video explaining why they are excited for what is shaping up to be the most anticipated theatrical event of the season: MCC's upcoming production of Carrie. From all the submitted videos, one winner will win a pair of VIP tickets to MCC Theater's Opening Night performance and after-party on March 1, 2012. To enter the contest, to view other entries (including one by stage and screen star Jonathan Groff), visit http://www.mcctheater.org.

STAGE TUBE: Director Stafford Arima Talks CARRIE!
by Nicole Rosky - December 21, 2011


MCC Theater is presenting the newly reworked and fully re-imagined production of Carrie, the musical, which features music by Michael Gore, lyrics by Dean Pitchford (Academy Award winning composer and lyricist for the original film Fame) and a book by Lawrence D. Cohen (who also adapted the 1974 novel by Stephen King for the 1976 Brian DePalma film). Directed by Stafford Arima, performances for Carrie begin January 31, 2012, at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. The official opening night is set for March 1, 2012. Click below to hear from director Stafford Arima!

Photo Coverage: Meet The Company of the New CARRIE Musical!
by Walter McBride - December 9, 2011


MCC Theater is presenting the newly reworked and fully re-imagined production of Carrie, the musical, which features music by Michael Gore, lyrics by Dean Pitchford (Academy Award winning composer and lyricist for the original film Fame) and a book by Lawrence D. Cohen (who also adapted the 1974 novel by Stephen King for the 1976 Brian DePalma film). Directed by Stafford Arima, performances for Carrie begin January 31, 2012, at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. The official opening night is set for March 1, 2012. Today, the company met the press and BroadwayWorld brings you photo coverage below!

Photo Flash: Promo Art Revealed for MCC's CARRIE!
by Nicole Rosky - December 5, 2011


MCC Theater presents the newly reworked and fully re-imagined production of Carrie, the musical, which features music by Michael Gore, lyrics by Dean Pitchford (Academy Award winning composer and lyricist for the original film Fame) and a book by Lawrence D. Cohen (who also adapted the 1974 novel by Stephen King for the 1976 Brian DePalma film). Directed by Stafford Arima, performances for Carrie begin January 31, 2012, at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street, NYC). The official opening night is set for March 1, 2012. Check out the just-released promo art for the show below!

Jeanna de Waal, Ben Thompson and More Join Marin Mazzie & Molly Ranson in New CARRIE Musical! Full Cast Announced!
by Jessica Lewis - November 21, 2011


MCC Theater has announced the complete cast for the newly reworked and fully re-imagined production of Carrie, the musical. Carrie features music by Michael Gore, lyrics by Dean Pitchford (Academy Award winning composer and lyricist for the original film Fame) and a book by Lawrence D. Cohen (who also adapted the 1974 novel by Stephen King for the 1976 Brian DePalma film). Directed by Stafford Arima, performances for Carrie begin January 31, 2012, at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street, NYC). The official opening night is set for March 1, 2012.

Tickets Available for MCC's CARRIE & WILD ANIMALS YOU KNOW, 10/3
by BWW News Desk - October 3, 2011


MCC THEATER has announced that tickets will go on-sale Monday, October 3 at 10:00 a.m. for the remaining two productions of the company's 2011-2012 season: the world premiere of Wild Animals You Should Know and the newly reworked and fully re-imagined production of Carrie, the musical. Performances for Wild Animals You Should Know begin November 3, 2011. Performances for Carrie begin January 31, 2012. Both will be performed at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street, NYC).

Tickets Available for MCC's CARRIE & WILD ANIMALS YOU KNOW, 10/3
by Nicole Rosky - September 28, 2011


MCC THEATER has announced that tickets will go on-sale Monday, October 3 at 10:00 a.m. for the remaining two productions of the company's 2011-2012 season: the world premiere of Wild Animals You Should Know and the newly reworked and fully re-imagined production of Carrie, the musical. Performances for Wild Animals You Should Know begin November 3, 2011. Performances for Carrie begin January 31, 2012. Both will be performed at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street, NYC).

CARRIE Preview Set for Aug. 1 at Lucille Lortel Theatre with Marin Mazzie & Molly Ranson
by BWW News Desk - August 1, 2011


As previously reported, the musical revival of CARRIE, which recently finished up a development lab at MCC on June 7, will get at off-Broadway run at MCC next year. Directed byt Stafford Arima, choreographed by Matt Williams and musical directed by Mary Mitchell-Campell, preview performances will begin at MCC on January 31, 2012. Carrie will be led by the previously announced 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.

CARRIE Preview Set for Aug. 1 at Lucille Lortel Theatre with Marin Mazzie & Molly Ranson
by Jessica Lewis - June 16, 2011


As previously reported, the musical revival of CARRIE, which recently finished up a development lab at MCC on June 7, will get at off-Broadway run at MCC next year. Directed byt Stafford Arima, choreographed by Matt Williams and musical directed by Mary Mitchell-Campell, preview performances will begin at MCC on January 31, 2012. Carrie will be led by the previously announced 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.

Marin Mazzie Leads CARRIE at MCC in 2012; Full Season Announced!
by Jessica Lewis - May 31, 2011


According to an audition notice, the musical revival of CARRIE will hold a development lab at MCC from May 25, 2011 through June 7, 2011. Stafford Arima will direct, Matt Williams will choreograph, and Mary Mitchell-Campell will musical direct.

CARRIE Holds Developmental Lab at MCC Through June 7
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2011


According to an audition notice, the musical revival of CARRIE will hold a development lab at MCC from May 25, 2011 through June 7, 2011. Stafford Arima will direct, Matt Williams will choreograph, and Mary Mitchell-Campell will musical direct.

CARRIE to Hold Developmental Lab at MCC, May 25�"June 7
by Jessica Lewis - April 22, 2011


According to an audition notice, the musical revival of CARRIE will hold a development lab at MCC from May 25, 2011 through June 7, 2011. Stafford Arima will direct, Matt Williams will choreograph, and Mary Mitchell-Campell will musical direct.

Review - Not Since Not Since Carrie
by Ben Peltz - December 12, 2010


Listening to the popular theatre critic/journalist Peter Filichia talk about musicals can be twice as entertaining as half the shows on Broadway.  Ever hear his story about the audience reaction at the first preview of Bring Back Birdie?  Or the way he one-upped David Merrick after being tossed out of a preview of 42nd Street?  Or the exact moment he could tell, while watching an out-of-town tryout of Company, that Dean Jones would not be playing Bobby for long?

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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