Michael Gore and Carrie rights?

[BwayTday]

Posted: 8/5/09 at 5:51pm

I remember reading that Michael Gore doesn't want the rights to Carrie to be released, ever. Why though?

I am one of those 'crazy' peole who think Carrie could somehow work. I like most of the music and the plot. So I just think it is not right to not let the rights be released, so why?

[Scarywarhol]

Posted: 8/5/09 at 8:18pm

There have been endless discussions on this in the past here, but nobody really knows what's going on. Sooner or later, something has to happen. With the cult following it has, it can't be buried forever.

[tourboi]

Posted: 8/5/09 at 9:27pm

Its not Gore, its Pitchford.

[tellybox]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 3:58am

Wasn't there a website address created a year ago, and people got excited about a revival happening? Does anyone else remember this happening?

[tourboi]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 2:23pm

The new website is as unofficial as any that have come before it, and is a rehash of the previous big "Carrie" site with a new coat of paint. I was disappointed.

[Scarywarhol]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 2:58pm

Pretty nice site, though. Although the recording available there is missing some Act 1 tracks that I've never been able to find in any decent quality.

[Roscoe]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 2:59pm

"I remember reading that Michael Gore doesn't want the rights to Carrie to be released, ever. Why though?"

Because the show is a piece of sh*t.

Don't get me wrong. I had a great time when I saw it. I laughed my ass off, along with most of the rest of the audience, at what was clearly not intended to be even remotely funny. Wonderful memories are mine for the rest of my life.

But the show's a piece of sh*t. Let it rot in mothballs, where it belongs.

Updated On: 8/6/09 at 02:59 PM

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 6:32pm

Oh come on Roscoe. It sounds like you're blaming the moon.

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 7:04pm

I still think "I'm Not Alone" is one of the best songs written for anything ever. Personally, I don't think there was really anything wrong with the majority of the material. It's really not that bad compared to some of today's gravity defying crap fests.

[philly03]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 8:15pm

"I am one of those 'crazy' peole who think Carrie could somehow work. I like most of the music and the plot. So I just think it is not right to not let the rights be released, so why? "

I'm in the group of people that think that the only way Carrie will only ever sell "great"/"succeed" is if they make it a few-month limited engagement, where people who have always wanted to see it will have to turn up within those months, as opposed to some sort of open-ended revival where it would flop.

For the record, I like a few songs, but there's nothing I'd say absolutely belongs to be on stage.

[Byron Abens]

Posted: 8/7/09 at 1:25am

Even as a limited engagement it wouldn't succeed. For Carrie to have even a remote chance of working it would need some very elaborate special effects. As evidenced by the original production, some weak flames on her hands (which really has nothing to do with telekinesis anyway) and a cheap black-light magic show are just not going to cut it. As we all know, elaborate special effects do not come cheap, and shows that can not be produced cheaply can't recoup on limited run.

I do admit to having an odd affection for the show, but I'm realistic enough to also admit that it is deeply flawed and really of interest to only enough people to maybe sell enough tickets to fill a Broadway theatre to capacity for only a couple of weeks.

[FlyingMonkey1223]

Posted: 8/7/09 at 1:52am

I think 'Carrie' would work as a tour, but as a set-down revival...no way.

[BwayTday]

Posted: 8/7/09 at 2:14am

I don't even mean release the rights for a revival... I just find it strange that they don't want it to be released at all, is there any other instances of this happening?

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 8/7/09 at 2:17am

There's a few that come to mind. Webber has yet to release the rights for Starlight Express, Sunset Boulevard or Whistle Down the Wind.

[SweeneyPhanatic]

Posted: 8/7/09 at 3:17am

I think they should rework it a little bit and test it in a concert format. Drop the sung-through approach and insert some book scenes, and it should work (anyone who has heard the Act 1 workshop recording knows what I'm talking about). Do a few weeks of concert performances to spark interest, release a recording of the concert cast, and make the revamped show available for regional and amateur groups to produce! Let THEM figure out the special effects.