This article was originally published in the October 6th, 2010 issue of the TheatreZine e-mail newsletter. To subscribe (for free), enter your e-mail address in the form on the right side of this page.
Carrie (the musical based on the Stephen King novel) is going to get another chance. The original 1988 Broadway production closed only three days after opening, to terrible reviews.
But MCC Theater apparently thinks it has potential. They’re working with Altar Boyz director Stafford Arima to bring a revised Carrie to the Lucille Lortel Theater sometime during the 2011-12 season.
Link:
The New York Times article.
Further Viewing:
A review on NYC’s Channel 9 – Perhaps the worst review you have ever heard!
A collection of three other TV reviews, all just as bad.
The chorus number “Wotta Night."
“Evening Prayers” featuring Betty Buckley (Carrie’s mother) and Linzi Hateley (Carrie).
