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1. "Carrie" opened on what date?
2. How many performances on Broadway were there for "Carrie"?
3. The first major performances of "Carrie" did not take place on Broadway. Where in Great Britain was "Carrie" staged just before coming to the U.S.?
4. What Broadway theater did "Carrie" open in?
5. What actress played the role of Carrie White in both the British and Broadway runs?
6. What actress created the role of Margaret White in the UK, but later abandoned ship when the show went to Broadway?
7. Once the original actress playing Margaret White left, who was hired to replace her?
8. Who portrayed the role of Miss Gardner, the kindly gym teacher?
9. At the very opening of the show, Miss Gardner leads her girls' gym class in a vigorous workout/musical number. What is the name of the number?
10. After Carrie's shower room incident, Margaret becomes furious and demands that she go and pray. What place in the house does she force her to?
11. While the above events are taking place, Margaret sings to Carrie a song rebuking her for what she calls "the sin of lust," while Carrie pleads for her mother to understand that she did nothing wrong. What is the title of this song?
12. Complete these lyrics: "The _____ came to plague the world, its name was ____!"
13. Which campy number set in a Drive in features cheesy cars and the uncomfortable hormones of teenagers?
14. At the BEGINNING of what song do these lyrics come from? "Jesus watches from the wall, but his face is cold as stone. If he loves me, why do I feel so all alone?"
15. Miss Gardner forces all the girls to apologize to Carrie. Chris however, has much less apolegetic words to say to Carrie. What are the consequences of Chris's rude "apology"?
16. Miss Gardner claims true love starts with what?
17. What dance number is set in the Cavalier?
18. "I Remember How Those Boys Could Dance," another excellent number from this production, sets Margaret off on Boys. But what particular boy does Margaret's memory bring up?
19. At the end of "I Remember How Those Boys Could Dance", what remarkable thing happens to Carrie?
20. The Second Act opening number, "Out For Blood/Kill the Pig" has another odd, annointed name. What is it?
21. What number features Carrie using her telekinetic powers in a more peaceful manner?
22. In the touching "When There's No One" Margaret says "let the shadows descend like a _____"?
23. What complicated octet features almost the entire company at the Prom?
24. Which song's tune and lyrics are not in any way reprised during "The Destruction"?
25. How does Carrie kill her mother at the end of the show?
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