SUBMIT UPDATES
The Rocky Horror Picture Show, both a stage musical and a cult classic film, is the brainchild of Richard O'Brien. He wrote the music, lyrics, and book for this wild ride, which pays loving homage to the cheesy B-movie sci-fi and horror films of the past. Debuting in 1973 as The Rocky Horror Show at London's Royal Court Theatre, it quickly gained a devoted following for its outrageous humor and audience participation.
The story follows the innocent couple Brad and Janet on a stormy night. Their flat tire leads them to the strange doorstep of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a flamboyant mad scientist with a penchant for transvestism. Frank unveils his latest creation: Rocky, a muscular man built in a lab. Through rock and roll songs and wacky characters like the hunchbacked butler Riff Raff and the biker Eddie, the show explores themes of sexuality, gender identity, and the allure of transgression.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show holds a unique place in pop culture history. The 1975 film adaptation became a phenomenon, famous for its interactive screenings where audience members yell back at the screen, sing along, and even throw props. This interactive tradition and the show's enduringly catchy music solidify The Rocky Horror Picture Show as a one-of-a-kind musical experience.
- Richard O'Brien
Authors
 |
Tick, Tick...Boom!
George Street Playhouse (4/23 - 5/19) | |
 |
Choice
McCarter Theatre Center (5/8 - 6/2) | |
 |
James and the Giant Peach
First Presbyterian Church (4/26 - 5/5) LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN | |
 |
Patti LuPone
Mayo Performing Arts Center (3/8 - 5/17) | |
 |
The Prom
Phoenix Productions (at the Count Basie Center for the Arts) (5/3 - 5/4)
PHOTOS
| |
|
Comedy Night
Surflight Theatre (7/22 - 7/22) | |
|
Opera Gems
Union County Performing Arts Center (9/21 - 9/21) | |
|
Company
A Work of Heart Productions (5/17 - 5/18) | |
|
Big Fish
StageWorks Theatre Group (8/22 - 8/25) | |
|
2025 Lunar New Year Celebration with Xian Zhang
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (1/25 - 1/25) | |
| VIEW SHOWS ADD A SHOW | ||
Recommended For You
Get New Jersey's #1 Newsletter
Get the best news & discounts for New Jersey & beyond.
