Out For Blood

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A Cultural History of Carrie the Musical

By Chris Adams

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Out For Blood unveils the incredible behind-the-scenes story of Carrie The Musical, a Broadway production infamous for its disastrous opening and swift closure in 1988. Drawing on the voices of over eighty original cast, creatives, crew, and audience members, the book traces how this horror-themed musical—created by the team behind Fame and co-produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company—plagued by technical failures and critical backlash, became a by-word for flop musicals. Yet, through fan dedication and online communities, it was resurrected as a surprising global classic. This rich narrative explores the making and fall of a musical, what factors define success or failure on Broadway, and how even the most unlikely shows find devoted audiences worldwide.
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This book is ideal for theatregoers, musical theatre enthusiasts, fans of cult productions, and those interested in the history and challenges of Broadway shows.

Featuring contributions from over 80 original cast members, creatives, crew and audience members, this book pieces together the surprising, hilarious and moving inside story of Carrie The Musical.

Featuring contributions from over 80 original cast members, creatives, crew and audience members, this book pieces together the surprising, hilarious and moving inside story of Carrie The Musical.

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Winner of the STR Theatre Book Prize 2024

Featuring contributions from over eighty original cast members, creatives, crew, and audience members, Out For Blood pieces together the surprising, hilarious, and often-moving inside story of Carrie The Musical to discover how this ‘horror of a Broadway musical’ lived, died, and was subsequently resurrected as a mainstream success story.

In 1988, following the success of its production of Les Misérables and in the wake of the commercial success of mega-musicals such as Cats, Phantom of the Opera, and Chess, the Royal Shakespeare Company agreed to co-produce a musical based on Stephen King’s Carrie, written by the team behind Fame. The result was one of Broadway's most infamous disasters. Plagued by technical problems, on-stage chaos, and a critical savaging, Carrie would soon become the by-word for musical theatre flops. But thanks to the efforts of a vocal army of fans and the impact of bootleg trading and emerging online communities, the show reinvented itself as a mainstream success story with thousands of productions worldwide.

Patching together memories, archive material, and contemporary reports, Out For Blood dives into the origins and development of this infamous show and examines how a promising entertainment product can swiftly gain a notorious reputation, what makes or breaks a Broadway show, and how even the most unlikely of musicals can find its place in the hearts of fans around the world.

Based on the hit ten-part podcast, Out For Blood will delight theatregoers, flop aficionados, and ‘Friends of Carrie’ alike.

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Critics praise Out For Blood for its immersive storytelling and thorough research. Musicals Magazine describes it as a "real page-turner," capturing the drama of rehearsals and production. Theatre author Stephen Purdy calls it "fascinating," revealing how a promising show faltered. Original lead Linzi Hateley reflects fondly on the memories it preserves, while long-time fans hail it as the definitive, heartfelt account of Carrie’s legacy.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781350320536

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Methuen Drama

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 304

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Arts & Culture Chris Adams Non-Fiction

About the Author

Chris Adams is the co-creator and co-host of the acclaimed podcast OUT FOR BLOOD: THE STORY OF CARRIE THE MUSICAL. A lifelong fan of Carrie, he works in London’s West End as a Marketing Manager of musicals.