A haunting adaptation of Stephen King’s classic tale, Carrie follows a desperate teenage outcast bullied at school and dominated at home by a devout, controlling mother. When Carrie discovers she possesses terrifying telekinetic powers, the pressure builds to a moment of devastating release.

Set in modern-day Chamberlain, Maine, this version of Carrie features a book by Lawrence D. Cohen, music by Oscar-winner Michael Gore, and lyrics by Academy Award-winner Dean Pitchford. The 2012 Off-Broadway revival, which reimagined the piece with a leaner, more emotionally grounded script, won the Off-Broadway Alliance Award for Best Musical Revival.

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Carrie the Musical

Sunshine Brooks Theater

Carrie White is a teenage outcast who longs to fit in. At school, she’s bullied by the popular crowd, and virtually invisible to everyone else. At home, she’s ridiculed by her cruelly controlling mother. What none of them know is that Carrie has unique abilities and, if pushed too far, it could spell disaster for all of those around her. Based on the best-selling novel by Stephen King, Carrie: The Musical takes you through a coming of age journey like no other.

CARRIE the Musical 

Blank Canvas Theater

Carrie White is a complete outsider: her religiously fanatical mother raises her in a strict and naive way, and her classmates make the 16-year-old's life hell. Only her sports teacher, Miss Gardner, stands by her and tries to stop the bullying by excluding the perpetrators from the prom. Sue Snell then regrets her behavior and persuades her boyfriend Tommy Ross to go to the prom with Carrie. Overwhelmed by this unexpected happiness, Carrie has no idea that Chris Hargensen is planning a cruel prank. After the attack on Carrie succeeds, however, her reaction is far more horrific than expected. Because she has long since discovered that she has hidden telekinetic abilities...

Experience Opera: Carrie – The Musical

Opernhaus Dortmund

Carrie the Musical,  based on Stephen King’s
indelible classic tale of high school bullying gone
awry, will thrill and entertain you while keeping
you on the edge of your seat!

Wilmington Drama League

Students of Zipporah Peddle’s musical theater voice studio will present a variety of musical theater and pop selections.

Michael Gore

Events

Past events

Oct 17 - Nov 1, 2026

Carrie the Musical · Oceanside Theatre Company

16 - 31 Oct, 2026

CARRIE the Musical · Blank Canvas Theater

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