The Rocky Horror Show 1973 - Articles Page 10

Opened: June 19, 1973
Closing: unknown

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

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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 10

Let's Do The Time Warp! THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Opens Tonight in Sydney
by BWW News Desk - Apr 14, 2015


?Sydney, the wait is over. Australia's new 40th Anniversary production of Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show, which received huge acclaim during sell out seasons last year in Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Melbourne, opens tonight at the Sydney Lyric Theatre

Julie Atherton to Star as Janet in New ROCKY HORROR Sequel, SHOCK TREATMENT
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 19, 2015


Avenue Q star Julie Atherton is to play Janet in the highly anticipated Rocky Horror sequel, a role previously played by Jessica Harper in the film and made famous by Susan Sarandon in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. As well as her roles as Kate Monster and Lucy the Slut in the original London cast of Avenue Q, Atherton also starred as Sister Mary Robert in the first UK tour of Sister Act: The Musical and recently won critical acclaim in the title role inTherese Raquin at the Finborough Theatre and the Park Theatre. Her third album, Rush of Life, was released at the end of 2014.

New THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Tickets On Sale in Melbourne and Sydney
by Sally Henry Fuller - Mar 15, 2015


Dur to huge demand, new tickets go on sale today for the Sydney season of Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show. Audiences are queuing to do the Time Warp with Craig McLachlan, Bert Newton and the rest of the cast. The Rocky Horror Show plays at the Sydney Lyric Theatre from 11 April, before a return season at the Comedy Theatre, Melbourne from 12 June.

Full Cast Announced for THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW in Australia
by Christina Mancuso - Feb 12, 2015


Producers Howard Panter and John Frost today announced the full cast for the 2015 season of Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show, which will play at the Sydney Lyric Theatre from 11 April and the Comedy Theatre, Melbourne from 12 June.

La experiencia interactiva de 'Rocky Horror Dramakuin Show' invade el Teatro del Arte de Madrid
by Roberto Rodríguez - Jan 22, 2015


La compañía Dramakuin trae de nuevo a Madrid su espectáculo 'Rocky Horror Dramakuin Show', en el que los actores recrean los números musicales con la película como telón de fondo, y contando con la participación del público. Se representará en el Teatro del Arte un jueves de cada mes.

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Returns to Melbourne
by Sally Henry Fuller - Nov 30, 2014


Producers Howard Panter and John Frost today announced that Melbourne's hit 2014 musical would return to the Comedy Theatre in 2015 due to popular demand. Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show played a sold out Melbourne season from April to July this year, and was forced to close to enable its star, Craig McLachlan, to film season three of his hit TV series The Dr Blake Mysteries.

BWW Reviews: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Bucks County Playhouse is Decadent Fun
by Kelli Curtin - Oct 31, 2014


For the second year in a row, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is at Bucks County Playhouse. This show is time warping its way through Bucks County Playhouse just in time for Halloween. It is a cult classic and has everything you loved about the movie in a live stage version. Bucks County Playhouse certainly hits the mark in their current production of this legendary rock musical.

Bert Newton to Play the Narrator in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, April 2015
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 18, 2014


Producers Howard Panter and John Frost today announced that beloved theatre and television performer Bert Newton would play the Narrator in the Sydney season of Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show. Newton is currently starring as Vince Fontaine in the national tour of John Frost's production of Grease, and has also performed on stage in Wicked, The Producers, Annie, The Sound of Music and The Wizard of Oz.

Entr'Acte Theatrix Presents THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Now thru 11/1
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2014


Halloween is just around the corner, and who better to celebrate with than the denizens of Dr. Frank N. Furter's home-sweet-castle in Richard O'Brien's beloved cult classic, The Rocky Horror Show. And Entr'Acte Theatrix is inviting audiences to come do the Time Warp again... when they present 'Rocky' at the Crest Theatre at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts from tonight, October 16th through November 1st.

Seattle Musical Theatre Presents THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, Now thru 10/18
by BWW News Desk - Oct 9, 2014


Seattle Musical Theatre is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the American premiere of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, music, lyrics, and book by Richard O'Brien. With Director Steven Fogell at the helm and with music direction by Kim Dare, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW runs today, October 9-18, 2014 at Magnuson Park.

Photo Coverage: John Kander, James Rado & More Celebrate Abe Jacob
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 7, 2014


Long-time friends, associates and family gathered last night (October 6) to celebrate the 70th birthday of one of the theatre community's most treasured members - award-winning sound designer Abe Jacob.

Entr'Acte Theatrix Presents THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW 10/16-11/01
by Sally Henry Fuller - Sep 27, 2014


Halloween is just around the corner, and who better to celebrate with than the denizens of Dr. Frank N. Furter's home-sweet-castle in Richard O'Brien's beloved cult classic, The Rocky Horror Show. And Entr'Acte Theatrix is inviting audiences to come do the Time Warp again… when they present 'Rocky' at the Crest Theatre at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts from October 16th through November 1st.

Joel Ferrell to Direct DTC's DRIVING MISS DAISY; Cast and Creative Team Set
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 26, 2014


Rehearsals are underway for Driving Miss Daisy, the second show of Dallas Theater Center's 2014-15 season. Joel Ferrell, director and choreographer of DTC's hot-ticket production of The Rocky Horror Show, directs Driving Miss Daisy, which marks DTC's return to the historic Kalita Humphreys Theater for the first time in one and a half years. Driving Miss Daisy begins previews on Thursday, October 16 with a Pay-What-You-Can performance and runs through Sunday, November 16. Tickets to Driving Miss Daisy are on sale now at www.DallasTheaterCenter.org and by phone at (214) 880-0202.

RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE Stars to Lead Woodlawn Theatre's ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 25, 2014


Get out your glow sticks and playing cards as The Rocky Horror Show gets a RuPaul's Drag Race facelift at San Antonio's historic Woodlawn Theatre. The iconic comedy rock musical, which opens October 16, stars Bianca Del Rio as Magenta, Adore Delano as Dr. Frank-N-Furter and Michelle Visage as Riff Raff.

Seattle Musical Theatre to Present THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, 10/9-18
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 15, 2014


Seattle Musical Theatre is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the American premiere of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, music, lyrics, and book by Richard O'Brien. With Director Steven Fogell at the helm and with music direction by Kim Dare, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW runs October 9-18, 2014 at Magnuson Park. Tickets ($25) are available at www.seattlemusicaltheatre.org or by calling 1-800-838-3006.

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW to Return to Sydney Lyric Theatre in April 2015
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 15, 2014


Producers Howard Panter and John Frost today confirmed that the new Australian production of Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show will play a limited season at the Sydney Lyric Theatre from April 2015. Returning in the coveted role of Frank N Furter will be television and theatre star Craig McLachlan, fresh from shooting the title role in the third series of ABC TV's top rating drama series The Doctor Blake Mysteries. Further cast members will be announced later this year.

Tickets on Sale Now for DTC's 14-15 Season, Featuring 'ROCKY HORROR', SENSE AND SENSIBILITY and More
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2014


Single tickets are on sale now for Dallas Theater Center's The Rocky Horror Show, Driving Miss Daisy, A Christmas Carol, The Book Club Play, Stagger Lee, School for Wives, Medea, Colossal and Sense and Sensibility. They can be purchased online at www.DallasTheaterCenter.org or by phone at (214) 880-0202. DTC's 2014-2015 will take place at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre (2400 Flora Street, Dallas, TX) and the Kalita Humphreys Theater (3636 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas, TX).

'The Rocky Horror Show' en el Teatro Gaudí de Barcelona
by Jerónimo Carmona - Jul 1, 2014


Los talleres abiertos, que se podran ver en el Teatro Gaudi Barcelona los proximos 2 y 3 de julio, forman parte del proyecto organizado por Vocal Factory, que en el año 2013 coprodujo con el TGB el musical The Wild Party.

Penobscot Theatre Company to Close 40th Season with THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, 6/12-28
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2014


Penobscot Theatre Company is closing its 40th-anniversary season with its most raucous production to date: The Rocky Horror Show will run June 12 through June 28 with late-night shows and all the bells and whistles diehard audiences have come to expect. 'Literally, there will be bells,' reports Artistic Director Bari Newport. 'We'll have audience participation bags available at the door with bells, confetti...It's going to be a party! With PTC and ROCKY HORROR both sharing a 40th anniversary, it's a big occasion!'

Penobscot Theatre Company Closes 40th Season with THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, Now thru 6/28
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2014


Penobscot Theatre Company is closing its 40th-anniversary season with its most raucous production to date: The Rocky Horror Show will run June 12 through June 28 with late-night shows and all the bells and whistles diehard audiences have come to expect. 'Literally, there will be bells,' reports Artistic Director Bari Newport. 'We'll have audience participation bags available at the door with bells, confetti...It's going to be a party! With PTC and ROCKY HORROR both sharing a 40th anniversary, it's a big occasion!'

Penobscot Theatre Company to Close 40th Season with THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, 6/12-28
by Tyler Peterson - May 28, 2014


Penobscot Theatre Company is closing its 40th-anniversary season with its most raucous production to date: The Rocky Horror Show will run June 12 through June 28 with late-night shows and all the bells and whistles diehard audiences have come to expect. 'Literally, there will be bells,' reports Artistic Director Bari Newport. 'We'll have audience participation bags available at the door with bells, confetti...It's going to be a party! With PTC and ROCKY HORROR both sharing a 40th anniversary, it's a big occasion!'

BWW Reviews: ROCKY HORROR SHOW Creator Richard O'Brien Thrilled Adelaide Audiences
by Barry Lenny - Mar 23, 2014


Fans of the show, or the film, will be turning up in droves and, quite possibly, attending more than once during this season.

Bad, bizarre and bloody brilliant! ROCKY HORROR SHOW kommt in den deutschsprachigen Raum
by Iris Moebius - Mar 8, 2014


Das Kultmusical schlechthin gastiert ab 28. Oktober 2014 in Deutschland, Österreich, und der Schweiz: die Rocky Horror Show in der international gefeierten und unter dem Augenmerk des Schopfers Richard O'Brien geschaffenen Inszenierung. So weit wie keine andere Produktion zuvor dringt sie zu den Wurzeln des ultimativen Werks uber Sex, Trash und Rock'n'Roll vor.

Houston Ballet Stages ALADDIN, Now thru 3/2
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2014


From today, February 20-March 2, 2014, Houston Ballet presents the North American Premiere of David Bintley's Aladdin, the first work by the celebratEd English choreographer to enter Houston Ballet's repertoire.

Creator Richard O'Brien to Play the 'Narrator' in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW in Adelaide from March 20
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2014


Producers Howard Panter and John Frost announced today that the creator of The Rocky Horror Show, Richard O'Brien, would join the production to play the Narrator for the Adelaide season only. The 2014 Australian tour of The Rocky Horror Show is proving to be a phenomenal success with the Brisbane season selling out, and the Perth season kicking off last weekend to great acclaim. The production is receiving standing ovations at every performance, with audiences ecstatically dancing the Time Warp.

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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