The Rocky Horror Show 1973 - Articles Page 6

Opened: June 19, 1973
Closing: unknown

The Rocky Horror Show - 1973 - West End History , Info & More

King's Road Theatre
King's Road, Chelsea London

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW (LIVE ON STAGE!) is a magical phenomenon unlike anything ever before seen on stage. Borrowing largely from horror conventions, the stage musical begins as an innocent young couple is stranded at the home of a mad scientist who is building the perfect man. The castle is filled with a most bizarre group of characters who worship their master, Dr. Frank-N-Furter, played magnificently by a fabulously sexy man, in leather jacket, pearls, fishnet stockings, and heavy makeup. Brad and Janet are forced to examine their own sexuality as the voluptuous doctor releases the hidden desires in each of them. Based on the stage musical by Richard O’Brien, the stage show comes alive with unforgettable song-and-dance numbers that have come to represent the sexual liberation of the 1970s. The outstanding costuming and makeup, the terrific acting by a talented All-Star Cast and the memorable songs ("Time Warp," "Sweet Transvestite") help make THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW one of the most bizarrely entertaining and satisfying musicals ever made.


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The Rocky Horror Show - 1973 - West End Articles Page 6

BWW Review: Theatre Raleigh's ROCKY HORROR Spotlights Triangle Talent and Pays Homage to Cult Classic
by Lauren Van Hemert - Nov 6, 2018


Every so often an offbeat show comes along that's nonsensical and nutty. But not all those shows have the longevity or fandom of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW. The costumed crowd filling the Town of Cary's Booth Amphitheater for the limited run of Theatre Raleigh's production the weekend before Halloween was a testament to that. THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW premiered in London in 1973. After a successful run in Los Angeles in 1974, the show flopped on Broadway and closed after a mere 45 performances. Its fate as a cult-classic was sealed though when the 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' film opened in 1975.

Dom Joly, Beverley Callard, and More Star to Narrate UK Tour of THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
by Julie Musbach - Oct 31, 2018


Comedian Dom Joly, actress Beverley Callard, TV presenter Alison Hammond, comedian Steve Punt and actor Philip Franks will star as The Narrator in the 2018/9 UK tour of The Rocky Horror Show. The five stars will take to the stage to perform the iconic role at various moments during the new national tour of the show, which opens at Theatre Royal Brighton this December and then travels across the country until November 2019. More celebrity narrators will be announced over the coming months.

BWW Previews: ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Östgötateatern
by Annette Stolt - Oct 29, 2018


The musical for the spring 2019 at Östgota Teatern will be the rock musical Rocky Horror Show. The show opened 1973 at Royal Court Theatre in London. This will be the first time it is played at Östgota Teatern.

NTPA Repertory Announces Creative Team For THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2018


North Texas Performing Arts Repertory Theatre is pleased to present this wickedly fun production of The Rocky Horror Show directed by well-known DFW-area talent Rebecca Lowrey with choreography by Christina Kudlicki Hoth. Featuring celebrated names from across the metroplex's professional theatre community, the cast includes Branden A. Bailey as Frank'N'Furter, Joshua Sherman as Brad, Allison Good as Janet, Robert Bradford Smith as Narrator, Jared Culpepper as Riff Raff, Samantha Snow as Magenta, Lindsey Smith as Columbia, Alex Rain as Eddie/Dr. Scott, and Rodney M. Morris as Rocky. The show has an impressive ensemble including Christina Kudlicki Hoth, Stephanie Ormston, Tomas Moquete, Michael Christian, Evan Anderson, and Jonathan Hardin.

Fairfield Center Stage Presents THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Floor Show
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2018


Fairfield Center Stage time warps to 1973 with THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW FLOOR SHOW: on Friday, October 26th and Today October 27th at Trevi Lounge, a popular gay bar at 548 Kings Highway Cutoff.

Pontiac Theatre IV Gears Up To Do The Time Warp Again In Richard O'Brien's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2018


Pontiac Theatre IV will open its 2018/2019 season on October 26th with THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, live on stage! Directed by Steven Cunningham (Clarkston), choreographed by Sharon Heltsley (Waterford), and music directed by Richard Alder (Westland), The Rocky Horror Show plays Todays and Saturdays from October 26th to November 10th at 8pm at Pontiac High School.

Fairfield Center Stage Presents THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Floor Show
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2018


Fairfield Center Stage time warps to 1973 with THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW FLOOR SHOW: today, October 26th and Saturday October 27th at Trevi Lounge, a popular gay bar at 548 Kings Highway Cutoff.

Pontiac Theatre IV Gears Up To Do The Time Warp Again In Richard O'Brien's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Julie Musbach - Oct 23, 2018


Pontiac Theatre IV will open its 2018/2019 season on October 26th with THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, live on stage! Directed by Steven Cunningham (Clarkston), choreographed by Sharon Heltsley (Waterford), and music directed by Richard Alder (Westland), The Rocky Horror Show plays Fridays and Saturdays from October 26th to November 10th at 8pm at Pontiac High School.

Award Winning Cast For Bucks County Playhouse's I HATE HAMLET, 11/9-12/1
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2018


Tony award-winner, Elizabeth Ashley ("Take Her She's Mine") and Tony nominee Tom Hewitt ("The Rocky Horror Show") will headline a refreshed production of Paul Rudnick's witty, laugh out loud comedy, "I Hate Hamlet" at Bucks County Playhouse, November 9 - December 1. The play marks Ashley's return to the Playhouse after co-starring opposite Robert Redford in the pre-Broadway production of Neil Simon's "Barefoot in the Park."

NTPA Repertory Announces Creative Team For THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2018


North Texas Performing Arts Repertory Theatre is pleased to present this wickedly fun production of The Rocky Horror Show directed by well-known DFW-area talent Rebecca Lowrey with choreography by Christina Kudlicki Hoth. Featuring celebrated names from across the metroplex's professional theatre community, the cast includes Branden A. Bailey as Frank'N'Furter, Joshua Sherman as Brad, Allison Good as Janet, Robert Bradford Smith as Narrator, Jared Culpepper as Riff Raff, Samantha Snow as Magenta, Lindsey Smith as Columbia, Alex Rain as Eddie/Dr. Scott, and Rodney M. Morris as Rocky. The show has an impressive ensemble including Christina Kudlicki Hoth, Stephanie Ormston, Tomas Moquete, Michael Christian, Evan Anderson, and Jonathan Hardin.

NTPA Repertory Announces Creative Team For THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2018


North Texas Performing Arts Repertory Theatre is pleased to present this wickedly fun production of The Rocky Horror Show directed by well-known DFW-area talent Rebecca Lowrey with choreography by Christina Kudlicki Hoth. Featuring celebrated names from across the metroplex's professional theatre community, the cast includes Branden A. Bailey as Frank'N'Furter, Joshua Sherman as Brad, Allison Good as Janet, Robert Bradford Smith as Narrator, Jared Culpepper as Riff Raff, Samantha Snow as Magenta, Lindsey Smith as Columbia, Alex Rain as Eddie/Dr. Scott, and Rodney M. Morris as Rocky. The show has an impressive ensemble including Christina Kudlicki Hoth, Stephanie Ormston, Tomas Moquete, Michael Christian, Evan Anderson, and Jonathan Hardin.

Tupelo to Present THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE Plus THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE
by Julie Musbach - Oct 8, 2018


Tupelo Community Theatre will present an interactive, audience participation showing of the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show on October 31st at 8 p.m. at TCT Off Broadway at 213 East Franklin Street.

ROCKY HORROR SHOW Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2018


Since it first opened in London in June 1973 at the Royal Court Theatre Upstairs, Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show has become the world's favourite Rock 'N' Roll musical, having been performed worldwide for 45 years in more than 30 countries and translated into over 20 languages. This critically-acclaimed stunning new production is now back by public demand and returns for a 12 month UK tour starting at Theatre Royal Brighton on 13 December 2018.

The ARTS At Marks Garage Announces THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW 2018 Screening Dates
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2018


Once again this year, The ARTS at Marks Garage is the home of THE Rocky Horror Picture Show, hosted by the one and only Tita Titsling and her band of provocative players.

NTPA Repertory Announces Cast And Crew of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2018


North Texas Performing Arts Repertory Theatre is pleased to present this wickedly fun production of The Rocky Horror Show with a live band and a cast of stage veterans from DFW theatre including Branden A. Bailey, Allison Good, Joshua Sherman, Jared Culpepper, Samantha Snow, Lindsey Kay Smith, Rodney M. Morris, Alex Rain, Robert Bradford Smith, Christina Kudlicki Hoth, Evan Anderson, Jonathan Hardin, Kate Dressler, Michael Christian, Stephanie Ormston and Tomas Moquete.

Fairfield Center Stage Presents THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Floor Show
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2018


Fairfield Center Stage time warps to 1973 with THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW FLOOR SHOW: on Friday, October 26th and Saturday October 27th at Trevi Lounge, a popular gay bar at 548 Kings Highway Cutoff.

CHICAGO The Musical Returns To South Africa
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2018


A nightclub singer, a double-murderess, a smooth-talking lawyer and a cell block of sin surrounded by the razzle dazzle of the world's sexiest musical returns in 2019! YOU'VE GOT IT COMIN' as the story of the award-winning Broadway and West End musical CHICAGO unfolds to show-stopping songs including 'All that Jazz', 'Cell Block Tango' and 'Mister Cellophane'.

BWW Feature: ROCKY HORROR LIVE HEATING UP THE STAGE THIS AUGUST at Rocky For Equality
by Elaine Bard - Jul 9, 2018


This August, Rocky For Equality will be staging their annual LIVE production of Rocky Horror, after a years hiatus, and we are thrilled they are back!

East Lynne Theater Company Presents ON THE SUNNY SIDE OF THE STREET
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2018


'Hey, Big Spender,' 'I Feel a Song Coming On,' and 'Pick Yourself Up,' are just three of many popular songs with lyrics written by the incomparable Dorothy Fields.The award-winning Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company is proud to present the world premiere musical revue 'On the Sunny Side of the Street,' the title taken from another Field's hit.

Photo Throwback: Tim Curry Stars in AMADEUS in 1982
by Walter McBride - Apr 30, 2018


Take a look back into BroadwayWorld's archives with this throwback from when Tim Curry starred in Amadeus in 1982! Check out the photo below!

Brief 4/19: MY FAIR LADY Opens, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2018


Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: My Fair Lady opens on Broadway, and more!

How It All Began? The Story of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by Jeffrey Kare - Apr 1, 2018


Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar is a rock opera that tells the story of the final week in the life of Jesus Christ. It begins with the preparation for the arrival of Jesus and his disciples in Jerusalem and ends with the crucifixion. It also highlights the political and interpersonal struggles between Jesus and one of his 12 apostles, Judas Iscariot that are not present in the Bible narratives.

Brendan Irving Returns to the Stage for ROCKY HORROR In Melbourne!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2018


The breathtakingly buff Brendan Irving is returning to the stage to play the character of Rocky in the naughty but ever so nice smash hit musical, The Rocky Horror Show. 

Photos: ROCKY HORROR SHOW Comes to Switzerland
by Leah Windahl - Mar 19, 2018


THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is coming to Switzerland! THE ROCKY HORROR show first premiered on stage in 1973, and was later adapted into the cult-classic film THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW. For this production, the narrations will be in German, with the music and dialogue performed in English. ROCKY HORROR SHOW will play Theater 11 Zurich from April 10th through April 15th, and then will come to Musical Theater Basel from April 17th through the 22nd.

Todd McKenney and Shane Jacobson Set to Join The Cast of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2018


In electrifying news for the Rocky Horror Show, it was announced today that theatre, film and television stars Todd McKenney and Shane Jacobson will join the cast for the forthcoming Melbourne season at Her Majesty's Theatre from July 13. Australia's favourite multi-award winning triple threat Todd McKenney will star as Frank N' Furter, a role he has wanted to perform since commencing his career.

Other Productions of The Rocky Horror Show

1973   West End Original London Production
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1974   Los Angeles Los Angeles Production
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1975   Broadway Broadway Production
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1990   West End London Revival
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1994   West End London Revival
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2000   Broadway Broadway Revival
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2006   West End London Revival
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2023   West End
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The Rocky Horror Show - 1973 West End Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1973 Evening Standard Awards Ned Sherrin Award for Best Musical 0

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