SCRANTON — The University of Scranton Players will present “Carrie: The Musical” based on the novel by Stephen King, music by Michael Gore, lyrics by Dean Pitchford, book by Lawrence D. Cohen and directed by Bob E. Gasper Feb. 28 to March 1 and March 6 to 8.

Friday and Saturday shows are at 8 p.m. Sunday’s shows are at 2 p.m. All shows will be held in the Royal Theatre in the McDade Center for the Literary and Performing Arts on university campus.

Carrie White is a misfit. At school, she’s an outcast who’s bullied by the popular crowd, and virtually invisible to everyone else. At home, she’s at the mercy of her loving but cruelly over-protective mother. But Carrie’s just discovered she’s got a special power and, if pushed too far, she’s not afraid to use it.

Based on Stephen King’s bestselling novel, the musical of “Carrie” hasn’t been seen since its legendary 1988 Broadway production. Now, the show’s original authors have created a newly reworked and fully re-imagined vision of this gripping tale.

Set today in the small town of Chamberlain, Maine, Carrie features a book by Lawrence D. Cohen (screenwriter of the classic film), music by Academy Award winner Michael Gore (“Fame,” “Terms of Endearment”), and lyrics by Academy Award winner Dean Pitchford (“Fame,” “Footloose”).

The company of “Carrie” features Keenan Beveridge, Amy Black, Emily DeMouth, Holly Ference, Bridget Fry, Samantha Gurn, Adam Hill, Erin Horan, Rachel Lopez, Hannah Mackes, Ben McFadden, Katherine Pepe, Alex Perez, Matt Valunas, Andrew Vizzard and Cameron Wesley.

Tickets are $10 for general admission, $7 for students, faculty, and staff.

For more information, email players@scranton.edu.

Erin Horan as Carrie in The University of Scranton Players’ production of ‘Carrie: The Musical.’
https://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/web1_Carrie2.jpg.optimal.jpgErin Horan as Carrie in The University of Scranton Players’ production of ‘Carrie: The Musical.’ Submitted photo