Out for Blood: The Story of Carrie the Musical

22 episodes

Out for Blood book event at the Drama Book Shop!
29/9/2025 | 1h 15 mins.
Enjoy this episode of The Drama Book Show!

Out for Blood's Chris Adams is interviewed by David Rigano and joined by very special guests Jak Malone (Operation Mincemeat) and Joe Iconis (Be More Chill) as well as some VERY special audience members and a big surprise finale!

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Listen Now - The Magical Making of Disney's Aladdin on Broadway
19/8/2024 | 16 mins.
Few musicals have captured the hearts of audiences quite like Disney's ALADDIN. But did you know the beloved stage adaptation of the classic animation almost never came to be? This podcast pulls back the curtain on the untold story of ALADDIN's journey from conception to Broadway triumph.
Join 11-time Emmy Award winning entertainment journalist for NY1 and NY1OnStage host Frank DiLella on an in-depth exploration that begins with the initial spark of a stage adaptation. We'll delve into the challenges faced during out-of-town tryouts, the unwavering determination to overcome them, and the celebration of reaching over a decade on Broadway – a remarkable feat in the world of musical theatre.
This captivating series features exclusive conversations with the original cast and creative team behind ALADDIN including Alan Menken, Casey Nicholaw, James Monroe Iglehart, Adam Jacobs, Courtney Reed, Sonya Balsara, Adi Roy and more as they recount their experiences with the show.
Whether you're a lifelong Disney fan, a theatre enthusiast, or simply captivated by the magic of storytelling, this series is a must-listen. Unveil the untold story of ALADDIN and discover the passion, resilience, and drive that created a Broadway sensation.
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Listen Now - Singular Sensation: The Podcast
17/4/2024 | 6 mins.
Join us for an extraordinary deep dive inside the most transformative decade on Broadway through gripping behind-the-scenes accounts of shows such as Sunset Boulevard, Rent, Angels in America, Chicago, The Lion King, and The Producers - shows that changed the history of the American theater. Host Michael Riedel, author of the best-selling book Singular Sensation: The Triumph of Broadway, has created a companion podcast featuring his never-before-heard, taped audio interviews with legendary artists from Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stephen Sondheim, Patti LuPone, and so many more.
Michael presents the drama behind the decade’s mega-hits and shocking flops, bringing readers into high-stakes premieres, fraught rehearsals, tough contract negotiations, intense Tony Award battles, and more. From the bitter feuds to the surprising collaborations, all the intrigue of a revolutionary era in the Theater District is packed into Singular Sensation. Broadway has triumphs and disasters, but the show always goes on.
Enjoy Singular Sensation: The Podcast everywhere you get your podcasts or use http://bpn.fm/singularsensation to listen and learn more, and be sure to get the book here: https://amzn.to/4cNdfO3.
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Bonus! The Wrong Cat Died x Out for Blood
01/8/2023 | 39 mins.
"You know when people say they can taste colors… I kind of get that with CATS in a weird way." This episode of THE WRONG CAT DIED features fellow Broadway Podcast Network podcast host Chris Adams who hosts a show called Out For Blood about the infamous Carrie musical. Hear Chris share the similarities between Carrie and CATS, how the 80s musicals all influenced each other, and a few other fun CATS crossovers with Carrie. Plus, Chris shares more information about how he's documented the Carrie story with a new book!

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Bonus! The Book
26/7/2023 | 27 mins.
Chris and Holly are BACK in your ears once again! WHY? Well, Chris's book Out for Blood: a Cultural History of Carrie the Musical is out today!
In a hideously meta twist, Holly sits down to interview Chris about how the book came to be, discuss some of the shiny new interviews and photos in it, and find out what inspired him to take the Carrie story from podcast to page. They also reminisce on their epic Carrie journey so far.
Is that all there is to say about this quirk of Broadway history? Only time will tell...
BUY THE BOOK! You can buy Chris's book 'Out for Blood: a Cultural History of Carrie the Musical' from all good booksellers or directly from the publisher, Methuen Drama (Bloomsbury).
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Out for Blood is hosted by Holly Morgan and Chris Adams, edited by Tom Moores, with original music by Odinn Orn Hilmarson and artwork by Rebecca Pitt. Special thanks this episode to babysitter extraordinaire Rich Hawkins.
Out for Blood is a proud member of the Broadway Podcast Network.
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About Out for Blood: The Story of Carrie the Musical

CARRIE THE MUSICAL has long been considered the Queen of Broadway Flops. It closed in record time, losing millions of dollars. But can the rumors of backstage chaos, on-stage accidents, audience hysterics and killer reviews really be true? Prepare to discover the surprising story behind the show’s creation and its infamously disastrous run as two obsessive fans, Chris Adams and Holly Morgan, dust off their bootleg VHS tape and decide to find out the truth. They meet the cast, crew and creators, sift through the mysteries and urban legends, chat to some famous super-fans, and find out how Carrie rose from the dead and reinvented itself as a mainstream musical success story. An all-new and exclusive 10-part miniseries on the Broadway Podcast Network. "Compulsory listening... an audio autopsy of what went wrong with Carrie the Musical" - BritishTheatre.com "We are absolutely obsessed with Out for Blood..." - BroadwayBox.com "After listening to the first five minutes I was like “oh hell yes” and went and added 3 more episodes to my queue... the premise had me immediately hooked, but the amazing content kept me listening" - Podcast the Newsletter "Very detailed oral history of an infamous Broadway disaster" - The Listener New: Chris's book Out for Blood: a Cultural History of Carrie the Musical is published this July! Pre-order now from the publisher or all good book stores.

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