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CARRIE to be Available for Amateur & School License; Boston First

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." (more...)

CARRIE to be Filmed for TOFT Archive, 4/7

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. (more...)

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Jen Sese of 'Carrie'

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

MCC's CARRIE to be Recorded for Lincoln Center Archives

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. (more...)

CARRIE Extension Cut Short; Show to Close April 8

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). (more...)

Marin Mazzie Returns to CARRIE

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. (more...)

Marin Mazzie Takes Leave from CARRIE for LA Concert 3/16 - 3/18; Anne Tolpegin Fills In

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. (more...)

BWW TV Special: Go Inside the Opening Night of CARRIE!

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! (more...)

Photo Coverage: CARRIE's Opening Night Party

Check out photos below from the cast during the opening night party! (more...)

BWW TV: First Look at the All New CARRIE! Performance Highlights!

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! (more...)

Photo Coverage: CARRIE's Opening Night Bloody Curtain Call!

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! (more...)

Photo Coverage: CARRIE's Opening Night Red Carpet

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! (more...)

Review Roundup: CARRIE is Back on Stage! All the Reviews!

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! (more...)

Photo Flash: CARRIE's Back! All the Production Shots!

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! (more...)

MCC's CARRIE Extends Through April 22

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. (more...)

Photo Flash: CARRIE's Back! First Production Shots Released!

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! (more...)

STAGE TUBE: AVENUE Q Welcomes CARRIE Back to New York!

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! (more...)

Photo Coverage: Piper Laurie & More at the First Preview for CARRIE!

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! (more...)

BWW TV: Go Inside the First Preview of CARRIE Off-Broadway!

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! (more...)

CARRIE Score Gets Revamped: New vs. Old!

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! (more...)

FREEZE FRAME: Piper Laurie Attends the First Preview for CARRIE!

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! (more...)

MCC's CARRIE Begins Previews at Lucille Lortel Theatre Tonight!

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.). (more...)

STAGE TUBE: CARRIE Cast Reveals Why They're Excited About the Show!

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! (more...)

MCC Launches CARRIE Anticipation Contest

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. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Director Stafford Arima Talks CARRIE!

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! (more...)