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The episode was first screened at the PaleyFest LA Spring Season in March 2018.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/paleycenter/status/978002560077328384|title=A special screening of Riverdale's Carrie musical episode at PaleyFest|work=[[Twitter]]|date=March 25, 2018 |accessdate=March 26, 2018}}</ref> It originally aired on [[The CW]] on April 18, 2018<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://ew.com/recap/riverdale-season-2-episode-18/|title=Riverdale recap: 'Chapter Thirty-One: A Night to Remember'|last=Highhill|first=Samantha|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=April 18, 2018|accessdate=April 19, 2018}}</ref> and according to [[Nielsen ratings|Nielsen Media Research]], was watched by 1.10 million viewers.
It is also the first musical episode in the series. It is followed by six other musical episodes in the series, with some of them also based on stage musical: "[[Chapter Fifty-One: Big Fun]]" (season 3; on ''[[Heathers: The Musical]]''),<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://ew.com/tv/2019/01/17/riverdale-heathers-the-musical/|title=''Riverdale'' to tackle ''Heathers: The Musical''|last=Stack|first=Tim|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|date=January 17, 2019|accessdate=March 21, 2019}}</ref> "[[Chapter Seventy-Four: Wicked Little Town]]" (season 4; on ''[[Hedwig and the Angry Inch (musical)|Hedwig and the Angry Inch]]''),<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://tvline.com/2020/01/28/riverdale-hedwig-musical-episode-season-4/|title=Riverdale Sizes Up Hedwig for Season 4 Musical Episode — See Who's Singing|last=Swift|first=Andy|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|date=January 28, 2020|accessdate=February 21, 2020}}</ref> "Chapter Ninety-One: The Return of the Pussycats" (season 5; on [[Josie and the Pussycats (comics)|Josie and the Pussycats]]),<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/RIVERDALE-Will-Rock-Out-with-A-JOSIE-AND-THE-PUSSYCATS-Musical-Episode-20210811|title=Riverdale to Rock Out with a Josie and the Pussycats Musical Episode|date=August 11, 2021|access-date=August 29, 2021}}</ref> "Chapter Ninety-Four: Next to Normal" (season 5; on ''[[Next to Normal]]''),<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/RIVERDALE-Releases-Songs-from-NEXT-TO-NORMAL-Episode-20210930|title=RIVERDALE Releases Songs from NEXT TO NORMAL Episode|publisher=Broadway World|date=September 30, 2021|accessdate=September 30, 2021}}</ref> "Chapter One Hundred and Twelve: American Psychos" (season 6; on ''[[American Psycho (musical)|American Psycho: The Musical]]'')<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.tvline.com/2022/04/09/riverdale-sabrina-kiernan-shipka-returning-season-6-musical-american-psycho/amp/|title=Riverdale: Kiernan Shipka to Return as Sabrina – Plus, Season 6's Musical Episode Will Tackle American Psycho|last=Nemetz|first=Dave|magazine=
== Plot ==
Kevin asks Jughead to make a behind the scenes documentary for the school's production of ''Carrie: The Musical'', the students come to school and start to rehearse ("In"), before introducing themselves to the fellow cast members. Betty is still at odds with Veronica and angry that she lied to her. Cheryl then tries to prove that she deserves the role of Carrie ("Carrie"). Afterwards, it is revealed that Kevin got a letter asking for the role of Carrie be recast, but believes it's too small a threat to be the Black Hood. Betty, Veronica, Archie, and Chuck later rehearse ("Do Me a Favor"), and afterwards, Archie asks if he can keep the [[Pontiac Firebird|Firebird]] at her house as his father is still unaware of it.
Jughead tells Betty about the letter and they believe it might be Ethel, who disputes their claim. Alice visits FP at work, but he seems disinterested in her. Cheryl and Josie rehearse, which causes Cheryl to apologize for her actions ("Unsuspecting Hearts"). During rehearsal ("The World According to Chris"), Betty accuses Veronica of being an embodiment of her character, but later apologizes to her ("You Shine"). Archie and Fred are working on sets for the play when Hiram mentions the Firebird, which upsets Fred. Betty discovers her mother blames herself for kicking Chic out.
Kevin receives another letter telling them to recast Cheryl, which he is about to do when Cheryl's mother tells Cheryl she doesn't have permission, nor the personality to play Carrie. Kevin informs everyone that Carrie was recast, with Midge taking over. Toni goes to comfort Cheryl and encourages her to stand up to her mother. Alice and Midge rehearse ("Stay Here Instead"), but Alice becomes upset and runs off stage, with Betty running after her and comforting her. Archie realizes how much he's hurt his dad and goes to Hiram, telling him not to get in between him and his dad before returning the keys to the Firebird.
On opening night, Betty arranges for Hal to come to the house and he and Alice reunite. Archie buys a beat up car from the junkyard so he and his dad could work on it together, touching Fred. The cast is in the dressing room ("A Night We'll Never Forget") getting ready, while Cheryl goes over to Thistlehouse. Cheryl confronts her mother and threatens to burn the house down, wanting emancipation, the house, and for her and Claudius to leave. FP arrives at the play but leaves after seeing that Alice and Hal made up.
Veronica notes to Chuck how she's noticed his behavior has changed while he's been in the play. Chic enters the dressing room, surprising Betty. As the play starts, Alice begins her part ("Evening Prayers") and cues Midge, who doesn't appear. When the curtain lifts, she's revealed to be pinned against the walls with knives with a message from the Black Hood. The crowd bursts into screams upon realizing this was not part of the play.
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=== Starring ===
* [[KJ Apa]] as [[Archie Andrews]] / Tommy Ross<ref name="CarrieCast">{{cite magazine|url=https://ew.com/tv/2018/01/24/riverdale-carrie-the-musical/|title=The ''Riverdale'' cast will sing in an adaptation of ''Carrie: The Musical''|last=Stack|first=Tim|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|date=January 24, 2018|accessdate=April 20, 2018}}</ref>
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On April 19, 2018, [[WaterTower Music]] released the musical soundtrack from "A Night to Remember" episode performed by cast members.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/riverdale-special-episode-carrie-musical-original-television/1454452219|title=Riverdale: Special Episode – Carrie the Musical (Original Television Soundtrack)|work=[[Apple Music]]|date=April 19, 2018|accessdate=April 20, 2018}}</ref> A vinyl edition was released at [[Urban Outfitters]] stores on July 13.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/riverdales-carrie-the-musical-soundtrack-is-now-available/|title=Riverdale's Carrie: The Musical Soundtrack Is Now Available|publisher=denofgeek.com|date=April 19, 2018|accessdate=April 29, 2018}}</ref> The episode features music from a score of [[Pino Donaggio]]'s "Bucket of Blood" on the [[Carrie (1976 film)#Music|''Carrie'' (1976) soundtrack]] and [[Dan Auerbach]]'s "Up on a Mountain of Love" are heard, but not included in the soundtrack.
All tracks from ''[[Carrie (musical)|Carrie: The Musical]]'' were written by [[Michael Gore]] and [[Dean Pitchford]], respectively.
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== External links ==
* {{Official website|http://www.cwtv.com/shows/riverdale}}
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