Will Swenson in Rocky Horror Show

[Ed_Mottershead]

Posted: 8/28/13 at 11:17am

I fell off my chair at work when I read this. New Hope is only a hop, skip and a jump away from where I live. Guess where I'm gonna be this Halloween? Hint: It ain't New York.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 8/28/13 at 11:19am

You blew your chance to say it was just a jump to the left.

[TheresaG]

Posted: 8/28/13 at 11:57am

This is great casting; can't wait to see Will Swenson in this show. Perfect location and perfect time of the year. I'm in.

[AC126748]

Posted: 8/28/13 at 12:09pm

Bucks County Playhouse is really on a roll. All of their productions this season have been top-notch, and they're continually attracting top talent. I can't wait to see this.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 8/28/13 at 12:11pm

the old BCP always did Rocky Horror the same time of year and their performances always sold-out. I would imagine the same will happen with this cast and the limited 15 performances.

[rorschach37]

Posted: 8/28/13 at 12:37pm

Seriously can NOT wait.

[McBroadway2]

Posted: 8/28/13 at 12:42pm

Since its renovation the Bucks County Playhouse really has reestablished itself as an outstanding regional theater with top quality productions and attracting some great people to work there both in the casts and creative teams. I was able to see Mothers and Sons back in June and it was fantastic and I have no doubts that this production will be anything less! Will Swenson and the rest of the cast are going to rock!

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 8/28/13 at 1:01pm

Can they get Nick Adams to be his ROCKY?

[Ed_Mottershead]

Posted: 8/28/13 at 1:05pm

Updated On: 8/28/13 at 01:05 PM

[GottaHaveAGimmick]

Posted: 8/28/13 at 1:52pm

Sorry, but Will seemed so uncomfortable in "Priscilla" wearing those outfits and playing that role. How will he ever look relaxed in Frankie's getup? Just don't see him as a sweet transvestite.

[paphillyguy]

Posted: 9/27/13 at 8:58am

Who ever asked for Nick Adams you got your wish. He is playing Rocky per the press release. But it does seem that Will Swenson might have left the production since he is no longer listed in the cast. Still a great cast

Nick Adams…………………Rocky
Nick Cearley…………………Brad
Jennifer Cody……………….Columbia
Jeremy Kushiner……………Riff Raff
Lauren Molina………………Janet
Steve Rosen…………………Dr. Scott/Eddie/Narrator

[Luv2goToShows]

Posted: 9/27/13 at 9:05am

Will Swenson replaced Will Chase in Little Miss Sunshine @ 2nd Stage

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 9/27/13 at 10:23am

Any rumors as to his replacement? Swenson was kind of inspired casting, a shame he is no longer a part of this production.

[Liza's Headband]

Posted: 9/27/13 at 10:25am

It's mentioned two posts above... Nick Adams replaced Will. Here's a link confirming: http://www.broadway.com/buzz/172001/drag-a-licious-nick-adams-jeremy-kushnier-more-join-rocky-horror-at-bucks-county-playhouse/

ETA: Read the post incorrectly. Never mind. Thanks. Updated On: 9/27/13 at 10:25 AM

[AC126748]

Posted: 9/27/13 at 10:36am

No. Nick Adams is playing Rocky. Swenson was set to play Frank, and his replacement has not been announced.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 9/27/13 at 12:12pm

they're reportedly in the process of casting Frank. But I have to wonder, why only 4 Phantoms??

[AC126748]

Posted: 9/27/13 at 12:18pm

The way the article is worded suggests that there could be more than the four actors listed as phantoms. They are using local non-equity performers for the chorus.

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 9/27/13 at 1:14pm

ACL,
The libretto for The Rocky Horror Show, as published by Samuel French, specifically says 4 Phantoms.

"4 PHANTOMS- TRANSILVANIANS"
"Notes: ... 3. Phantoms can be increased to six. They are used onstage & off as back up singers as well as understudies."

Nick Adams will be a FANTASTIC Rocky. Frankly (pun!), Swenson as Frank'N'Furter sounded horrific to me. I've never quite gotten his appeal, but lordy... he was SO visibly uncomfortable with the drag in Priscilla. Even a year into the run, he never settled into the heels.

Kushnier reminds me a LOT of Jason Wooten, who was a great Riff-Raff (and Eddie / Dr. Scott) in the revival. No complaint there.

[darquegk]

Posted: 9/27/13 at 2:02pm

It's extremely common for more than 4 Transylvanians/Phantoms to appear- keep in mind that the official script is for a small-stage, small-cast black box style staging, which is traditionally made much larger on a huge stage.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 9/27/13 at 2:40pm

I've done "Rocky Horror" three times during my career and all three times we had 10 Phantoms. That's why I find it odd.

[Jane2]

Posted: 9/27/13 at 2:47pm

I hope there are more than 4 transylvanians. In the film there were tons of 'em!

[grandpianoalex]

Posted: 9/27/13 at 3:14pm

Phantom Auditions

[Jane2]

Posted: 9/27/13 at 3:25pm

$50/wk? Can this be true? I know it's non union but still.....

[ACL2006]

Posted: 9/27/13 at 3:43pm

that's beyond sad how much they're paying their non-union people, if it is indeed $50/week. If it was $50 per performance, it would be reasonable($350/week).

[Jane2]

Posted: 9/27/13 at 3:46pm

that's gotta be wrong. And that's a lot of hard work on stage each night, let alone per week. Even film non union extras who might just sit and knit all day in holding can make more than that.