Gather 'round, listeners, and attend the tale that still leaves Broadway producers shaking in their Greek sandals. Yes, it's the truly terrifying story of Carrie: The Musical.
Rob teaches Ray about the opera performance that inspired the writers of this grisly adaptation; how homophones lead to togas; the fan-base that sprang up to support (and bootleg) this flailing production; and why Carrie encapsulates the ephemeral nature of theatre in a rare way.
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Episode Clips
Carrie: The Musical - Workshop Audio
Carrie: The Musical - "Carrie"
Carrie: The Musical - "Unsuspecting Hearts"
Carrie: The Musical - "Out For Blood"
Carrie: The Musical - "And Eve Was Weak" (Barbara Cook)
Carrie: The Musical - "And Eve Was Weak" (Betty Buckley)
"Fifth Avenue Stroll" from iLife Sound Effects
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