'Riverdale' will have a Stephen King-inspired episode
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Horror and Riverdale lovers, rejoice. The students of Riverdale High are set to perform Carrie: The Musical, and we couldn't be more excited.
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The Stephen King-inspired musical episode, titled “A Night To Remember,” is set to be framed as a documentary by Jughead Jones, ComicBook.com reports.
They have shared the premise of the episode, too, which you can read below:
The Riverdale High Drama Department (RHDD), in conjunction with the Lodge Family, is pleased to present as its Spring Production, “Carrie: The Musical,” a dark-yet-catchy cautionary tale exploring the gritty realities of small-town high school life. Future Tony Winner Kevin Keller helms as director, combining iconic elements from the novel, 1976 movie, 1988 Broadway production, 2012 Off-Broadway revival, and 2013 remake to create a retro-yet-timeless interpretation of Stephen King’s horror classic. Additionally, a behind-the-scenes documentary following the making of “Carrie: The Musical” will be filmed by student videographer and journalist Jughead Jones.
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As Entertainment Weekly reports, the episode is set to air April 18 at 8 p.m. and features 11 songs from the musical.