Stephen King, internationally famous horror author, is doing it all this fall. His new novel, “Doctor Sleep,” is already No. 1 on the New York Times Best Seller List; King and John Mellencamp’s new musical, “Ghost Brothers of Darkland County,” launched its nationwide tour this month; the movie remake of “Carrie,” based on King’s bestselling novel, hits movie theaters this Friday.

And, just in time for Halloween weekend, “Carrie the Musical,” makes its Maine premiere at the University of Southern Maine (USM) School of Music.

Set to a score of thrilling pop and rock songs, the cult prom-queen musical is the perfect recipe of exciting, subversive and provocative fare for a terrifying weekend of live theater.

“Carrie the Musical,” show dates and times: 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2; 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3; Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham campus.

“‘Carrie,’ set in present-day Chamberlain, Maine, tells the story of an awkward teen outcast who is bullied by popular kids at school and is at the mercy of her fanatically religious mother at home.

After Carrie White’s classmates subject her to unimaginable humiliation, she discovers that she has a powerful gift and ultimately harnesses her power with devastating rage.

Musical direction will be provided by Kellie Moody, USM Piano Performance major. Moody will lead a five-piece band of USM School of Music students playing a score of exciting songs. Half of the songs remain unchanged from the original 1988 production of “Carrie the Musical,” and half of the songs have been composed for this new version with a contemporary rock edge,

“Carrie the Musical” originally opened on Broadway in 1988. This newly reworked and gripping version premiered Off-Broadway in 2012 and features a book by Lawrence D. Cohen (screenwriter of the classic film), music by Academy Award-winner Michael Gore (“Fame,” “Terms o fEndearment”) and lyrics by Academy Award-winner Dean Pitchford (“Fame,” “Footloose”).

Musical arrangement is by Mary-Mitchell Campbell (“Company,” “Big Fish”), with vocal arrangement by AnnMarie Milazzo (“Spring Awakening”).

“Carrie the Musical” contains mature subject matter. Show dates and times are 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2; 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3; Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham campus

Tickets are $15 for the general public; $10 for seniors, USM employees and alumni; and $5 for students. Make reservations online at http://usm.maine.edu/music/boxoffice or call the USM Music Box Office at 207-780-5555. For special accommodations, call 207-780-5142, TTY 207-780-5646.

The production is sponsored by Saco and Biddeford Savings Institution.