Carrie The Musical kicks off Minneapolis Musical Theatres 2013-2014 season at the New Century Theater October 4-27

This show has gutsCarrie has real weight and emotional conviction. Time Magazine

MINNEAPOLIS - Minneapolis Musical Theatres (MMT) Carrie The Musical, based on Stephen Kings best-selling novel about a misfit with special powers, makes its Twin Cities debut October 4-27, 2013 at Hennepin Theatre Trusts New Century Theatre (Street Level of City Center in downtown Minneapolis). MMTs artistic director Steven Meerdink, directs this newly adapted production which kicks off its second season partnership with Hennepin Theatre Trust. Tickets are on sale now. For tickets or more information, visit HennepinTheatreTrust.org or call 1.800.982.2787 or in person at the New Century Box Office.

Carrie The Musical tells the tale of Carrie White, an outcast at school bullied by the popular crowd and virtually invisible to everyone else. At home, shes at the mercy of her loving, but cruelly overprotective mother. But Carries just discovered she has a special power and if pushed too far, shes not afraid to use it.

The show first opened on Broadway in 1988 and its original authors have joined director Stafford Arima and Manhattan Class Company to produce this fully reimagined gripping version of the book by Lawrence D. Cohen (screenwriter of the classic 1976 film). With music by Academy Award winner Michael Gore (Fame, Terms of Endearment) and lyrics by Academy Award winner Dean Pitchford (Fame, Footloose), Time Magazine says this score does what a musical score should do: it moves the show along, illuminates the characters and deepens the emotions.

Local actress Jill Iverson stars as Carrie White who appeared in Launcelot and Guenever at this years Minnesota Fringe Festival. Lori Maxwell, who appeared in MMTs The Great American Trailer Park Musical, plays the oppressive religious mother, Margaret White. Also featured are Amanda Weis as Miss Gardner, Ryan Halliday as Mr. Stephens, Natalie Schleusner as Sue Snell, Rebecca Gebhart as Chris Hargensen, Philip Matthews as Tommy Ross and Logan Greene as Billy Nolan. The ensemble includes Tyler Davis, Alice McGlave, Matthew Flint, Eli Newell, Emilie LaBonte and Loretta Miller. Directed by Steven Meerdink, Carrie features musical direction by Matthew Bear, scenic design by Darren Hensel, video/image design by Christian Unser, lighting design by Grant Merges, sound design by Allen Weeks, costume design by Cindy Freet and prop design by Joe Hendren.

MMT and the Hennepin Theatre Trust begin their second season of this unique partnership strengthening both organizations by combining resources in artistic exploration and audience development to present new, or rarely-seen, musical works. Upcoming productions include Five Course Love and Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson.

TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets for Carrie The Musical are on sale now and range from $24 to $29 depending on performance dates. Tickets may be purchased in person (no service fees) at the New Century Theatre, online at HennepinTheatreTrust.org or through Ticketmaster by call 1-800-982-2787 or visiting a Ticketmaster Ticket Center. Prices include applicable facility fees. Additional charges may apply. Discounts are available for groups, seniors and students. Groups of 10 or more should call 612.455.9525 for information and reservations.

Performance dates are Friday, Oct. 4 to Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013 at Hennepin Theatre Trusts New Century Theatre.

Performance times are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 5 p.m.

There is an additional performance Monday, Oct. 14 at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday, Oct. 27 performance is at 2:30 p.m.

2013-2014 MINNEAPOLIS MUSICAL THEATRE SEASON

Three-show subscription packages for the 2013-2014 season are on sale now for $66 by calling 612.455.9501, online through HennepinTheatreTrust.org/mmt or in person at the New Century Theatre. Additional service charges may apply. Groups of 10 or more should call 612.455.9525. Please note: Tickets are not being sold at the State Theatre Box Office.

In addition to Carrie The Musical, the subscription package includes:

Five Course Love January 24 February 16, 2014

This quintet of humorous and witty vignettes about the many forms of love was called artfully silly and genuinely funnyhilarious and imaginative by the Associated Press. Showcasing three actors playing 15 different characters in five different restaurants, it explores the hunt for true love.

Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson June 6-29, 2014

The coveted Twin Cities debut of this comedic rock musical re-invents the life of Andrew Jackson, our nations seventh president. Nominated for two Tony Awards, The New York Times called it the most entertaining and most perceptive political theatre of the season.

HENNEPIN THEATRE TRUST, owner of the historic Orpheum, State, Pantages and New Century Theatres, is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to arts-inspired community cultural development. We achieve our mission by presenting a rich mix of live performances, creating inspiring arts education experiences and advancing a thriving Hennepin Avenue cultural district in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Trusts activities include presenting Broadway touring productions and the related Broadway Confidential series, concerts, comedy, speakers and other variety entertainment plus educational initiatives including our SpotLight Musical Theatre and SpotLight Critical Reviewer programs for high schools, Teen Ushers, the Access Program and Family Day events.

MINNEAPOLIS MUSICAL THEATRE (MMT) is dedicated to providing the community with access to high quality, affordable works of musical theatre never before, or very rarely, seen by Twin Cities audiences. Founded in 1992, MMT has produced over 45 productions, including 24 area premieres. MMT has continued to grow and evolve, having started as a touring troupe before becoming the first-ever Company in Residence at the Bryant Lake Bowl Theater in 2000. In 2002, MMT moved downtown to Hennepin Stages (formerly Hey City Theater), and later to the Illusion Theater in the Hennepin Center for the Arts in 2008. A consistent theme in MMTs growth and development has been improving audience access to and enjoyment of the art of musical theater.

Karen R. Nelson | Communications Director
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Karen.Nelson@HennepinTheatreTrust.org
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