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A musical based on Stephan King's novel about a teenage girl with telekinetic powers who takes revenge on those who humiliate her sounds like an unlikely starting point for a musical. This could explain why "Carrie: The Musical" became known as one of Broadway's greatest flops.
3 quizzes and 45 trivia questions.
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  "Carrie" the Musical    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is for the ultimate fans of "Carrie" the musical.
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  Carrie: The Musical    
Multiple Choice
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"Carrie"...novel, movie...musical? Yes, it's true. The legendary plot about a girl who takes revenge against her teasing classmates with the help of telekinesis spawned a musical of infamous repute that eventually became Broadway's biggest flop.
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  The Many Forms of "Carrie: The Musical"    
Multiple Choice
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"Carrie: The Musical" was an extravagant and over-the-top stage musical that eventually become "Broadway's Biggest Flop," but it's time to test your knowledge of its various forms, including the early workshops and the Stratford performance.
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trivia question Quick Question
What word does Carrie use to describe Tommy's poem?

From Quiz ""Carrie" the Musical"





Carrie: The Musical Trivia Questions
1. Who is Chris Hargensen's boyfriend?

From Quiz "Carrie" the Musical

Answer: Billy Nolan

Billy Nolan is Chris Hargensen's boyfriend. They make out throughout the entire show; however, when asked why she's dating him by Sue, she says that she only is dating Billy to scare her dad and get a car.

2. How many songs are located in Act 1 of the workshop?

From Quiz The Many Forms of "Carrie: The Musical"

Answer: 12

The workshop included the songs "The Lord's Prayer," "The Gym Song," "Dream On," "I Can Hear My Heart," "Open Your Heart," "And Eve Was Weak," "Don't Waste the Moon," "Evening Prayers," "Tommy's Poem," Do Me A Favor," "It Only Has to Happen Once," and "I Never Dreamed/I Remember How Those Boys Could Dance."

3. "Carrie" opened on what date?

From Quiz Carrie: The Musical

Answer: May 12, 1988

"Carrie" opened that night, only to close three days later.

4. Who messes with the ballots during prom to ensure that Carrie wins homecoming queen?

From Quiz "Carrie" the Musical

Answer: Norma

Sue notices that Norma (one of the girls in Chris' posse) acts very suspicious at prom. When Sue tries to stop her, the teachers think Sue is trying to ruin Carrie's night so they don't listen to her. Obviously, Norma gets away with her deceitful act.

5. How many songs are located in Act 1 of the LONDON show, not counting the overture or incidental orchestra stuff?

From Quiz The Many Forms of "Carrie: The Musical"

Answer: 13

The London show included the songs "In," "Dear Lord," "Dream On," "Locker Room Scene," "Carrie," "Open Your Heart," "And Eve Was Weak," "Transition to Drive-In," "Don't Waste the Moon," "Evening Prayers," "Unsuspecting Hearts," "Do Me A Favor," and "Act 1 Finale."

6. How many performances on Broadway were there for "Carrie"?

From Quiz Carrie: The Musical

Answer: 5

"Carrie" lasted a mere five performances, after 16 previews and an enormous build up of expectations from the public.

7. What sport are the kids playing in PE in the beginning of the show?

From Quiz "Carrie" the Musical

Answer: Volleyball

One of the first scenes in the musical is where all of the kids are playing volleyball. A rally begins, but Carrie misses the ball. Sadly, because of this, all of the kids start to ridicule her.

8. How many workshop songs went straight into the original London show unchanged?

From Quiz The Many Forms of "Carrie: The Musical"

Answer: 0

Absolutely no songs made it through! Songs were either removed, added, or changed.

9. The first major performances of "Carrie" did not take place on Broadway. Where in Great Britain was "Carrie" staged just before coming to the U.S.?

From Quiz Carrie: The Musical

Answer: The Stratford Upon Avon

Although "Carrie" was originally workshopped, Stratford was its first major staging. The reviews there were only slightly better than those received in America.

10. What is the name of Carrie's special ability?

From Quiz "Carrie" the Musical

Answer: Telekinesis

Carrie discovers that she can move things with her mind after exploring the subject of telekinesis in books. Once she discovers her talent, she exercises her mind so that her power can become stronger.

11. What Broadway theater did "Carrie" open in?

From Quiz Carrie: The Musical

Answer: The Virginia Theater

Howard Kissel, "Carrie"'s chief detractor, used the theater's name ("Don't Carrie me Back to Ol' Virginny") in his highly critical article on the show.

12. What is the name of the teacher who takes Carrie under her wing and helps her with bullying?

From Quiz "Carrie" the Musical

Answer: Miss Gardner

Miss Gardner is the teacher who punishes the other girls when they make fun of Carrie. She also gives Carrie valuable life advice many times throughout the show. She tells her that beauty is found within and to be herself.

13. What actress played the role of Carrie White in both the British and Broadway runs?

From Quiz Carrie: The Musical

Answer: Linzi Hateley

Linzi Hateley made her Broadway debut with "Carrie", and later went on to star in such roles as the Narrator in "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" and Roxie Hart in "Chicago".

14. Who is Sue retelling the story to throughout the show?

From Quiz "Carrie" the Musical

Answer: Interrogators

The musical starts with her answering a bunch of their questions. Despite her attempts to convince them that everyone was innocent because they were just kids, they push her to confess everything.

15. Which show had the lengthiest run?

From Quiz The Many Forms of "Carrie: The Musical"

Answer: London

It lasted slightly less than a month in London, and only five performances on Broadway. Neither of the revivals has happened ... YET! I, like many people, can't wait for it to happen again.

16. What actress created the role of Margaret White in the UK, but later abandoned ship when the show went to Broadway?

From Quiz Carrie: The Musical

Answer: Barbara Cook

After the bad Stratford Reviews, Barbara Cook left "Carrie". She later starred in various Broadway roles and has become a popular solo singer.

17. What word does Carrie use to describe Tommy's poem?

From Quiz "Carrie" the Musical

Answer: Beautiful

Tommy recites his original poem in Mr. Stephen's class. Carrie is in awe and she says that it is beautiful. Just beautiful. Then everyone makes fun of her and calls Tommy's poem gay.

18. How much did the production cost to make?

From Quiz The Many Forms of "Carrie: The Musical"

Answer: $7 million

Huge special effects, including walls of flame erupting from the ground, flames lighting up Carrie's hands, and even a ridiculous stage-filling white staircase descending from the flies, made this "Broadway's most expensive flop."

19. Once the original actress playing Margaret White left, who was hired to replace her?

From Quiz Carrie: The Musical

Answer: Betty Buckley

Betty Buckley, who played the gym teacher role in the movie, was actually the original choice to play Margaret White, but due to her contract interests they went with Barbara Cook instead. After Cook quit, Buckley was chosen to take her place.

20. What time does Carrie tell her mother Tommy will have her home by?

From Quiz "Carrie" the Musical

Answer: Midnight

Margaret tries to persuade Carrie to stay at home with her but Carrie will not listen. She can't believe that someone (especially Tommy Ross) asked her to prom. They end up getting in a fight, and Carrie screams at her mother that she's going no matter what Margaret does. "He'll have me home by midnight. I've accepted Momma. I've accepted."

21. Which other famous one-word-title musical did composer Michael Gore and lyricist Dean Pitchford collaborate on?

From Quiz The Many Forms of "Carrie: The Musical"

Answer: Fame

Gene Anthony Ray was also involved with "Fame."

22. Who portrayed the role of Miss Gardner, the kindly gym teacher?

From Quiz Carrie: The Musical

Answer: Darlene Love

Darlene Love was regarded as one of the few performers who didn't "ruin" the show.

23. Why does Margaret freak out when Carrie tells her that she's a woman now?

From Quiz "Carrie" the Musical

Answer: She thinks that blood symbolizes sin.

In Margaret's messed up mind, blood symbolizes the sin that originated within Eve in the garden of Eden. She punishes Carrie by rapping her knuckles because she knows that Carrie sinned, from her blood.

24. Who wrote the short, strange, rhyming book of the show?

From Quiz The Many Forms of "Carrie: The Musical"

Answer: Lawrence D. Cohen

Lawrence D. Cohen wrote a superb screenplay for the movie, but his dialogue for the show was nothing short of ridiculous. For example, the girls' insults toward Carrie were full of stuff like, "What a loser! Wouldn't choose her!" "What a mess! How she's dressed!" and "What a clod! Look at that bod!"

25. At the very opening of the show, Miss Gardner leads her girls' gym class in a vigorous workout/musical number. What is the name of the number?

From Quiz Carrie: The Musical

Answer: In

The opening number, simply titled "In", features Miss Gardner encouraging her girls to "work, work, work" while the girls sing about their struggle to fit "in" and get through high school.

26. How does Margaret die?

From Quiz "Carrie" the Musical

Answer: Carrie uses her powers to kill her.

After Carrie is stabbed by Margaret, she continues to fight her mother and finally decides the only way to stop her is to kill her with her powers. Shortly after Margaret dies, Sue finds Carrie slowly dying as well from when her mother stabbed her. One of the last scenes consists of Sue singing to Carrie who dies in her arms.

27. Which famous New York acting summer camp put on a production of "Carrie: The Musical?"

From Quiz The Many Forms of "Carrie: The Musical"

Answer: Stagedoor Manor

This production featured children ranging in age from 8 to 18. It was a bit off-putting to see a 13-year-old performing the shower scene and "The Destruction," but most of the cast was excellent.

28. After Carrie's shower room incident, Margaret becomes furious and demands that she go and pray. What place in the house does she force her to?

From Quiz Carrie: The Musical

Answer: The Cellar

In the novel and film adaptations, Carrie is sent to a small enclosed closet, but due to set and overall effect reasons, Carrie is forced into the cellar in the musical.

29. While the above events are taking place, Margaret sings to Carrie a song rebuking her for what she calls "the sin of lust," while Carrie pleads for her mother to understand that she did nothing wrong. What is the title of this song?

From Quiz Carrie: The Musical

Answer: And Eve Was Weak

"And Eve Was Weak" is considered by most the greatest song in the show (and I have to agree, having heard a recording myself). An extremely gothic and bone chilling number, which features Margaret forcing a screaming Carrie down a trap door into the cellar.

30. Complete these lyrics: "The _____ came to plague the world, its name was ____!"

From Quiz Carrie: The Musical

Answer: Raven, Sin

Margaret refers to the original sin as the "Raven," straight out of the novel and movie.

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