Michael Gore and Carrie rights?

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?

Its not Gore, its Pitchford.

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.

"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.

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

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.

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.

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?

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.

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