There are rumors that they are going to do a Broadway revival of Carrie the Musical. The original broadway musical, based on the Stephen King novel, was one of the biggest flops ever on the Great White Way. Even the poster for the show (above) was bad. Judging by the clip (bottom of this posting) showing a review of the original show, it is easy to see why this show was such a disaster. The dancing in the prom sequences looked laughable (sorry Debbie Allen).
However, I have heard some of the music from this show and I like what I've heard. The first clip below is the audio of a studio recording from the show by Betty Buckley called When There's No One. I LOVE that song. It is haunting and beautiful. The next two clips are scenes from the original show with Buckley as crazy Momma and Linzi Hateley as Carrie. I think it deserves another chance. They could try to fix its problems and Patti Lupone would kill in the role of Carrie's mother.
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If this comes to fruition, the partner and I may have to make a special trip to New York to see it.
I believe the production was at fault and agree with you about the music. But why Patti LuPone when Betty could still do the part? She got great reviews and can still sing rings around Patti(much as I like her). That's HER role, in my opinion.
Betty Buckley is a goddess.
You are so right, Bob!
I love Betty too, but was thinking she may be too old to play the part... I know the other girl is too old for her part. However, on checking, Wiki says that Betty is only 62. Can that be right? She was only 30 when she did Eight is Enough? Anyway... I would be first in line to see Betty in the role.
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