Carrie The Musical - Complete 1984 Workshop - High Quality

[@maxccurrie]

every time i listen to this i end up in tears. what a thrilling, fleeting moment of magic these artists created in this space and what a gift it is to still be able to experience it all these years later…! and maureen mcgovern, just WOW!!

[@Wyrd__One]

That “Dam-Nay-SHUNNNN” and “witch…WIIIIITTTTCCHHH!” are absolutely breathtaking. Thank God for the bootleggers ♥️

[@annanavarro8240]

God, this version of the musical is so incredible. I was surprised to see that the revival actually rescued so many early songs that were cut from the Stratford/Broadway version, like Tommy's Poem and I Never Dreamed. Honestly makes me wonder how wonderful of a musical it could've been had Gore, Cohen and Pitchford been able to keep their original vision until the end with no interference from certain people... Such a shame. An absolute, enormous shame.

[@ErikChampney]

All I can say to this is we’re still talking about Terry Hands’ production more than 30 years later. Whatever opinion one may have, whether positive or negative, it’s impossible to brush aside the awareness that powerful art calls for debate, demands to be interpreted, challenges one’s beliefs, breaks boundaries, crosses the line, comes with its own set of rules, and attaches itself to those who encounter it for the rest of their lives. You’re not obligated to love or like the original Carrie. You may despise or resent it as you please. But it is undeniable that it is powerful art and it has deeply affected many, many people. It is powerful art that, at this moment, is deeply affecting many, many people. It is powerful art that will continue to deeply affect many, many people. From your comment, it seems to have deeply affected you. Your feelings for it may not be warm, but the point is it makes you feel. Five performances and thirty-three years later.

[@annanavarro8240]

@@ErikChampney I'm sorry, I think my comment came out wrong. I actually really, really like the original version of the show. In many ways, I like it a lot more than the revival because it just feels more authentic in a very odd way to me. When I say I wish they would've been able to keep the original vision, I'm not talking about the sets, costumes or even the weird directorial choices made in some numbers, but I'm mostly talking of the way the show has been cut down in a way that often times made it difficult to understand and even relate to at times. Like Betty Buckley herself said, Terry was unfortunately unable to link the extremely deep, personal and soul-wrenching numbers between Carrie and Margaret with the school numbers in a way that felt meaningful. It was almost like two completely different musicals that simply weren't able to mix properly in order to create one coherent piece. That's what sours the experience for me, in a way. But that doesn't mean the original version isn't special and, honestly, groundbreaking in its own way. And I absolutely adore it, despite all its flaws. I just wish things hadn't gotten so lost along the way.

[@ErikChampney]

@@annanavarro8240 Thank you for such a lovely reply. It’s interesting how the De Palma film is, in many ways, two films running in parallel until they collide at the prom. I’ve always felt that way about the show too. And no, I can’t say what my initial response would have been had I not already been so familiar with the story. Even still, I somehow enjoy telekinesis is never mentioned and that nothing happens with her powers until they come unleashed with fireballs at climax of the first act finale. It’s like, “surprise, bitches, I will fuck you up.” Her abilities surpass telekinesis. She makes fire too. And lasers. And she turns ceilings into magnificent staircases! I guess I enjoy not knowing exactly how to label her. She’s a mystery. This goes against the grain of the original tale, but I think it’s delicious. :-)

[@KT-sq2ml]

Erik, you have turned me into a complete Carrie junkie! Love hearing all these various versions and experiencing the process that goes into mounting a Broadway production. Amazing stuff!

[@ErikChampney]

Thank you! If you haven’t seen Carrie: The Master Cut yet, here’s the link and enjoy! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWPOaXVupraYo6csi=mD2KzJpiHRZxn5G9

[@pseudolus7963]

I've fallen in love with this show - your channel is a godsend! It's a shame Ain't It a Bitch never found a home in the show. It's better than the 80s rendition of In at any rate.

[@danielbaskins6601]

Put this in my veins!!!!! You are my patron saint.

[@ErikChampney]

I hope it sounds good!

[@broadwayindie]

The vocals, especially Maureen McGovern. Jeez so incredible

[@erinfee5104]

I had no idea that Carrie's full theme was a later addition, it's blowing my mind a bit right now. I kind of wish that the revival restored the original order of events (Tommy asks Carrie once -> Gardner encourages Carrie -> Carrie finally accepts the invitation). As lovely as Unsuspecting Hearts is, Gardner comes across pretty badly when she gets Carrie's hopes up BEFORE she is even asked out. I wonder why both the original and Broadway changed this?

[@erinfee5104]

Oops, I meant the original and off-broadway

[@giovannirastrelli9821]

@@erinfee5104 Probably to simplify the narrative for the stage and avoid too many scene changes.

[@babeandandy]

I know it's unnecessary fluff (and really just an extension of Ain't it a Bitch/In that's prolonging getting to meet Carrie)... But God do I love Dream On

[@KT-sq2ml]

Love Dream On as well! This is the first recording I could clearly hear the words.

[@kmac7689]

It all started with a novel and they hit 1976 feature film starring Sissy Spacek in the title role. I will forever love Carrie White, but the only adaptation that I love is the Sissy Spacek version

[@yourfavejuliette]

i actually love and eve was weak here i love that they included the background music from the movie soundtrack it makes it feel way scarier idk why they would remove it. do you have the destruction from this workshop?

[@ErikChampney]

Only act one was presented at this reading.

[@yourfavejuliette]

@@ErikChampneyoh thats so weird i would have loved to see what the early stages of the destruction sounded like

[@descalante64]

Not sure if anyone else knows this but there is the full script to this version. With Act 2 too!

[@JessaProjects]

Do you know where we could find it? I'd really like to check it out! ^v^

[@superawesomezebra3857]

Could you share it with us?

[@pallafox]

I heard Donna Murphy was on this reading?

[@ErikChampney]

She was indeed!

[@KT-sq2ml]

@@ErikChampneywho was Donna Murphy portraying in this workshop?

[@amandag2053]

God I love Carrie. I have a soft spot for Don't Waste the Moon and Dream On. So, is it common to do a workshop of just the first act? If so, did they ever workshop act two?

[@ErikChampney]

When authors feel they have a strong presentation of a first act of a musical, they’ll have private industry readings, like this one, to garner interest from possible investors.