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Video Flashback: Relive The Old Globe's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW With 'The Time Warp'!
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2020

Let's do the Time Warp again! Relive the Old Globe's production of The Rocky Horror Show with this new flashback clip!

VIDEO: Anthony Veneziale Hosts American Conservatory Theater's SPRING FORWARD Fundraising Event
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2020

In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) hosted Spring Forward, a one-night-only virtual fundraising event, on Saturday, May 2, 2020.

VIDEO: First Look at Bucks County Playhouse's ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2019

Continuing a Halloween-season tradition, Bucks County Playhouse will revive its popular production of Richard O'Brien's 'The Rocky Horror Show' live on stage beginning Friday, October 11 through Sunday, October 27.

Exclusive: Get A First Look At Stratford's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Alan Henry - May 21, 2018

A jolt of pure energy is pulsating through the Avon Theatre in Stratford as an electrifying production of Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show hits the stage for the first time. BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at the production below!

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 3/10/16- THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 10, 2016

Today in 1975, The Rocky Horror Show opened at the Belasco Theatre, where it ran for 45 performances. The Rocky Horror Show was written by Richard O'Brien, produced and directed by Jim Sharman. It tells the story of a newly engaged couple getting caught in a storm and coming to the home of a mad transvestite scientist unveiling his new creation, a muscle man named Rocky Horror. The musical was adapted into the 1975 film The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which today has a worldwide cult following and has the longest running release in film history.

VIDEO: HBO Now to Present Midnight Streaming of ROCKY HORROR; Encouraging Social Media Engagement
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 29, 2015

The premium network HBO Now has announced that they will offer the first-ever midnight streaming of ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW on Halloween in honor of the film's 40th anniversary

VIDEO: Spice Girl Emma Bunton Does 'The Time Warp' on BBC America's ROCKY HORROR Celebration
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 19, 2015

BBC America celebrated the 40th anniversary global tour of the original international hit, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW.

Pics: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Gala, With Richard O'Brien And Guest Stars!
by Carrie Dunn - Sep 18, 2015

Stars including Emma Bunton and Stephen Fry joined Richard O'Brien for a charity gala performance of The Rocky Horror Show.

STAGE TUBE: Stephen Fry, Mel Giedroyc and Emma Bunton Guest Star in Charity Performance of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW in London Tonight
by Stage Tube - Sep 17, 2015

Comedy legend Stephen Fry, Great British Bake Off host Mel Giedroyc and Spice Girl Emma Bunton are the first celebrities to be announced as special guest stars in the Gala Charity Performance of The Rocky Horror Show at London's Playhouse Theatre tonight 17th September, which will be broadcast live to cinemas across the UK and Europe.

STAGE TUBE: Stephen Fry, Mel Giedroyc and Emma Bunton Guest Star in Charity Performance of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW in London, Sept. 17
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 12, 2015

Comedy legend Stephen Fry, Great British Bake Off host Mel Giedroyc and Spice Girl Emma Bunton are the first celebrities to be announced as special guest stars in the Gala Charity Performance of The Rocky Horror Show at London's Playhouse Theatre on 17th September, which will be broadcast live to cinemas across the UK and Europe. 

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 3/10/15- THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 10, 2015

Today in 1975, The Rocky Horror Show opened at the Belasco Theatre, where it ran for 45 performances. The Rocky Horror Show was written by Richard O'Brien, produced and directed by Jim Sharman. It tells the story of a newly engaged couple getting caught in a storm and coming to the home of a mad transvestite scientist unveiling his new creation, a muscle man named Rocky Horror. The musical was adapted into the 1975 film The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which today has a worldwide cult following and has the longest running release in film history.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 3/10- THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 10, 2014

Today in 1975, The Rocky Horror Show opened at the Belasco Theatre, where it ran for 45 performances. The Rocky Horror Show was written by Richard O'Brien, produced and directed by Jim Sharman. It tells the story of a newly engaged couple getting caught in a storm and coming to the home of a mad transvestite scientist unveiling his new creation, a muscle man named Rocky Horror. The musical was adapted into the 1975 film The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which today has a worldwide cult following and has the longest running release in film history.

TV Exclusive: Director to Director! Jack O'Brien Talks His New Memoir- 'Jack Be Nimble' with Richard Jay-Alexander; Plus Scoop on HOUDINI, THE NANCE & More
by Richard Jay-Alexander - Jun 18, 2013

Three-time Tony winning director Jack O'Brien's memoir 'Jack Be Nimble: The Accidental Education of an Unintentional Director' will be published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux on June 18, 2013. For Jack O'Brien, there's nothing like a first encounter with a great performer, nothing like the sound of an audience bursting into applause. In short, there's nothing like the theater. In the special interview below, director Richard Jay-Alexander chats with his friend about what fans can expect from the new book. Check it out below!

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 3/10- THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 10, 2013

Today in 1975, The Rocky Horror Show opened at the Belasco Theatre, where it ran for 45 performances. The Rocky Horror Show was written by Richard O'Brien, produced and directed by Jim Sharman. It tells the story of a newly engaged couple getting caught in a storm and coming to the home of a mad transvestite scientist unveiling his new creation, a muscle man named Rocky Horror. The musical was adapted into the 1975 film The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which today has a worldwide cult following and has the longest running release in film history.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 3/10- THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 10, 2012

Today in 1975, The Rocky Horror Show opened at the Belasco Theatre, where it ran for 45 performances. The Rocky Horror Show was written by Richard O'Brien, produced and directed by Jim Sharman. It tells the story of a newly engaged couple getting caught in a storm and coming to the home of a mad transvestite scientist unveiling his new creation, a muscle man named Rocky Horror. The musical was adapted into the 1975 film The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which today has a worldwide cult following and has the longest running release in film history.

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of Matt McGrath in Old Globe's ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 3, 2011

James Vásquez directs THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at The Old Globe, with book, music and lyrics by Richard O'Brien, choreography by JT Horenstein and music direction by Mike Wilkins. The Rocky Horror Show will run in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center through November 6. Tickets can be purchased online at www.TheOldGlobe.org, by phone at (619) 23-GLOBE or by visiting the Box Office at 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park.

STAGE TUBE: ROCKY HORROR SHOW Gets Banned From Georgia Arts Center
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 16, 2011

A Georgia production of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, playing at Atlanta's Plaza Theatre has just been shut down by local political leaders for being overly offensive and too risque. After the mayor, Wayne Garner, was shown a video of the show in rehearsal, officials decided that an R-rated farce was not suitable for a city-owned venue, and the production was stopped.

STAGE TUBE: First Look at Old Globe's ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 9, 2011

James Vásquez directs THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at The Old Globe, with book, music and lyrics by Richard O'Brien, choreography by JT Horenstein and music direction by Mike Wilkins. The Rocky Horror Show will run in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center, Sept. 15 - Nov. 6. Preview performances run Sept. 15 - Sept. 22. Opening night is Friday, Sept. 23 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at www.TheOldGlobe.org, by phone at (619) 23-GLOBE or by visiting the Box Office at 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park.

STAGE TUBE: Learn to 'Time Warp' for CityFest's ROCKY HORROR Flash Mob
by Lauren Wolman - Aug 13, 2011

As part of the 27th annual Hillcrest CityFest, The Old Globe Theatre will present a flash mob of 'The Time Warp.'

TV: John Stamos Talks ROCKY HORROR GLEE
by Robert Diamond - Oct 24, 2010

John Stamos talks about why Will decided to do Rocky Horror, how he got extra rehearsals in for his musical number, what it was like working with Adam Shankman and all about Meat Loaf's cameo!

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