(PLAINFIELD, NJ) -- Ferrell Studios presents Carrie, the Musical at the Plainfield Performing Arts Center from November 12-15, 2026. Based on the classic novel by Stephen King, the musical poses the question: What happens when someone is pushed too far?
Carrie White has always been an outsider. At school, she is relentlessly bullied. At home, she lives under the control of her deeply religious mother. But Carrie is hiding something extraordinary: a mysterious power she is only beginning to understand.
When an unexpected invitation to prom gives Carrie the chance to finally feel accepted, she begins to imagine a different life. What follows is a haunting collision of hope, humiliation, power, and revenge.
Featuring a thrilling contemporary score and an intensely emotional story, Carrie: The Musical transforms Stephen King's iconic novel into a theatrical experience that is intimate, explosive, and unforgettable. It features Music by Michael Gore; Lyrics by Dean Pitchford; and Book by Lawrence D. Cohen.
Performances take place Thursday, November 12 at 8:00pm; Friday, November 13 at 8:00pm; Saturday, November 14 at 2:00pm & 8:00pm; and Sunday, November 15 at 8:00pm. Tickets are available for purchase online. The Plainfield Performing Arts Center is located at 724 Park Avenue in Plainfield, New Jersey.
Content Advisory: Carrie: The Musical contains mature themes and subject matter, including bullying, religious abuse, violence, death, and simulated blood. The production may also include theatrical lighting and other intense effects. Viewer discretion is advised.
Ferrell Studios Community Theatre is a nonprofit community theatre organization serving Central New Jersey. Guided by the mission pillars of Create, Educate, and Connect, Ferrell Studios produces bold, socially engaged theatre that celebrates emerging artists, uplifts underrepresented voices, and builds authentic community connection. Past productions include Cabaret, tick, tick... BOOM!, Godspell, The Last Five Years, Songs for a New World, and four Annual One Act Play Festivals, among others.
Monday, October 12, 2026
@ 7:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center
Morristown, NJ
Monday, October 12, 2026
@ 10:00am
Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage
Rahway, NJ
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
@ 7:30pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center
Morristown, NJ
There are multiple performances including:
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
@ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
New Brunswick, NJ
There are multiple performances including:
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
@ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre)
Princeton, NJ
