Thinking Theater NYC

From November 1st to 3rd,  Moon Phase Theatricals  - a small theater company dedicated to reimagining musicals in a new light while elevating diverse voices on stage and eventually working towards producing new works created by diverse new writers - will present Carrie the Musical , an electrifying and immersive adaptation of Stephen King's iconic horror novel, uniquely staged at Stone Circle Theatre — a church. Set in an alternate universe during the late 1970s and early 80s, this production reimagines Carrie within a prestigious prep school, where she remains an outsider, struggling to fit into a system she doesn’t fully belong to. As the world around her thrives on self-assertion and dominance, Carrie’s quiet demeanor only deepens her isolation. The choice to perform in a church adds a symbolic depth to the story, highlighting themes of repression, judgment, and salvation. Carrie’s struggle against her strict, religious upbringing and her status as a societal outcast a...