CARRIE the musical

CARRIE. A name nobody will ever forget. Arts Academy 2026 Graduating Company presents: CARRIE the musical Music by Michael Gore Lyrics by Dean Pitchford Book by Lawrence D. Cohen Based on the novel by Stephen King CARRIE. A name nobody will ever forget. She was the girl in the corner. The girl they laughed at. The girl they humiliated. Until the night they pushed her too far. Now, in the burnt shadow of an American high school, her story is summoned again. Based on Stephen King’s legendary novel, CARRIE: THE MUSICAL is a dark, electrifying collision of adolescence, obsession, cruelty, religious fervour and the desperate need to belong. Part rock musical, part psychological horror, this is CARRIE as you’ve never seen it before, visceral, brutal and heartbreakingly human. A teenage girl is pushed beyond breaking point. A community stands by and watches. And when the final reckoning comes, everyone has blood on their hands. You know her name. Now witness what they did to her. Director: Alister Smith Music Director: Dan Tusjak Choreographer: Teresa Colantuono Costume Design: Zachary Dixon Lighting Design: Tom Vulcan Set Design: Adam (Gus) Powers CONTENT WARNING: CARRIE the musical is based on Stephen King’s horror novel and is intended for mature audiences of 14 and over. It includes depictions of bullying, religious extremism, period-typical derogatory language, violence, blood and death, as well as discussions of menstruation, sexual assault, and group violence in a school setting. CASTING NOTE: * At the performances on Friday 18th, Saturday 19th (matinee) and Monday 21st the role of Sue Snell will be played by Molly Carey and Chris Hargensen will be played by Charli Walsh. * At the performances on Saturday 19th (evening), Sunday 20th, and Tuesday 22nd the role of Sue Snell will be played by Sabine Victoria and Chris Hargensen will be played by Gracie Jean York.