Carrie, based on a novel by Stephen King, with book by Lawrence D. Cohen and memorable music by Michael Gore and lyrics by Dean Pitchford, is a Broadway-level show in all departments including acting, singing (led by the amazing Marin Mazzie as the religious nut mother and a scintillatingly sensitive Molly Ranson as Carrie). The entire cast are all first-rate singers in this gripping, fascinating musical (even though, due to the movie, we know how it will end).
The spectacular special effects by Matthew Holtzclaw are as good they get -- the guy is brilliant to accomplish what he does in this small theater. This show, about teenage cruelty and righteous retribution by the put-upon girl who has special powers, directed with snap and dynamic panache by Stafford Arima, is first class entertainment and belongs on Broadway with this same top-notch cast.
Set by David Zinn and lighting by Kevin Adams are appropriate and perfect for the production, as is the choreography by Matt Williams.
