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!
Check out the new vs. old songlists:
2012 Off-Broadway revival:
Act 1:
"In"
"Carrie"
"Open Your Heart"
"And Eve Was Weak"
"The World According to Chris"
"Evening Prayers"
"Dreamer in Disguise"
"Once You See"
"Unsuspecting Hearts"
"Do Me A Favor"
"I Remember How Those Boys Could Dance"
Act 2:
"A Night We'll Never Forget"
"You Shine"
"Why Not Me"
"Stay Here Instead"
"When There's No One"
"The Prom"
"Carrie Reprise"
"Epilogue"
The original 1988 Broadway production:
Act 1:
"In"
"Dear Lord"
"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"
Act 2:
"Out for Blood"
"It Hurts to Be Strong"
"I'm Not Alone"
"Carrie (Reprise)"
"When There's No One"
"Wotta Night"
"Unsuspecting Hearts (Reprise)"
"Heaven"
"Heaven (Septet)"
"Alma Mater"
"The Destruction"
"Carrie (Finale)"
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 Ms. Mazzie (Next to Normal, Kiss Me Kate) and Molly Ranson (Jerusalem, August: Osage County) as the lonely, vengeful, yet fragile girl at the center of it all. An official opening night is set for March 1, 2011.
The original Broadway production began previews on April 28, 1988 at the Virginia Theatre. The show officially opened on May 12, 1988. Hampered by scathing reviews, and despite the fact that the theatre was sold out every night, the financial backers pulled their money out of the show, and it closed on May 15, 1988 after only 16 previews and 5 performances, guaranteeing its place in theatre history as one of the most expensive disasters of all time.
For more information on Carrie and MCC Theater, visit www.mcctheater.org.
