The musical, which played a tryout in London, arrived on Broadway at the Virginia Theatre in April 1988. Tony Award winner Betty Buckley, who had been seen in the 1976 film "Carrie," took over the role of Margaret White, which had been played in London by veteran singer-actress Barbara Cook. The title role was played on both sides of the Atlantic by newcomer Linzi Hateley.
The $7 million Carrie closed on Broadway after playing only 16 previews and 5 performances.
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[caption id="attachment_2779" align="alignleft" width="100" caption="The title page"]
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[caption id="attachment_2780" align="alignleft" width="100" caption="The cast list"]
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[caption id="attachment_2781" align="alignleft" width="100" caption="Act I songlist"]
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[caption id="attachment_2782" align="alignleft" width="100" caption="Act II songlist"]
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