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Richard O'Brien

Richard O'Brien is an actor, bookwriter/composer/lyricist whose BroadwayWorld credits include Dirty Dancing, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and The Rocky Horror Show.

STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
Original London Production, 2006
Bobbie
[West End]
Original London Production, 2002
Childcatcher
[West End]
Original London Production, 1973
Performer
[West End]
London Production, 1972
Company

Productions

 
[Broadway, 2026]
Writer
Music
Lyrics

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Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Revival of a Musical

Richard O'Brien, The Rocky Horror Show

Olivier Awards - 1991 - Best Musical Revival

Richard O'Brien, The Rocky Horror

News

THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW to Open at Brooklyn Art Haus
by Rachel Stone - Oct 11, 2026

Kitchen Sink Theatre Company will present THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW at Brooklyn Art Haus. The production features a shadowcast performance of the cult classic film.
Review: RICHARD O'BRIEN'S ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Museumsquartier WIen
by Martin Ganeider - Nov 23, 2024

What did our critic think of RICHARD O'BRIEN'S ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Museumsquartier WIen?
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW 25th Anniversary Tour Comes to Gold Coast in September
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2023

The 50th Anniversary production of legendary Rock ‘N’ Roll musical The Rocky Horror Show, currently touring Australia, has confirmed it will take up residence at The Star on Queensland’s Gold Coast from 3 September as part of its national tour.
Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Adelaide Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - Apr 20, 2023

This is a new Australian production.
TICK, TICK...BOOM!, ROCKY HORROR And More Announced For Bucks County Playhouse 2023 Mainstage Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2023

During a morning kick-off event, Bucks County Playhouse has announced the titles and directors for its 2023 season, which will officially launch May 19. This is the Playhouse’s 84th season, and the 11th since reopening in 2012.
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Celebrates 50th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2023

2023 marks the 50th Anniversary of the legendary smash hit musical The Rocky Horror Show, as it continues to play a newly extended tour through 2023 to sell-out crowds. Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical celebrates 50 years of non-stop partying with this special anniversary production.
Cal Rep Presents Richard O'Brien's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2022

The cult-classic ode to science fiction and B-Horror movies of the 1930’s to 1960’s, The Rocky Horror Show, books, music, and lyrics by Richard O’Brien and directed by Jennifer Richardson, will open at the CSULB Studio Theater on Thursday, November 3rd, at 7:30 p.m. Performances will continue through Saturday, November 12th at 7:30 p.m.   
Pantochino Opens Season With SCHOOL SPIRITS and ROCKY HORROR
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2022

Award-winning Pantochino Productions, a professional not-for-profit theatre company in Milford will open its 2022-23 season with two musicals, Richard O’Brien’s  “The Rocky Horror Show” and a new family-friendly Halloween musical, “School Spirits.” The two shows will play in repertory from October 14 through 30 at the MAC, Milford Arts Council on Railroad Avenue in Downtown Milford.
California Repertory Company Announces Fall 2022 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2022

Cal Rep’s Fall 2022 season highlights stories of identity, humanity, and love; all told by CSULB students, faculty, and guest artists all performed at the Studio Theater at California State University, Long Beach. 
BAT OUT OF HELL is Headed to Germany This Year
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2022

Jim Steinman's globally successful stage epic Bat Out of Hell – The Musical returns to Germany: The award-winning original from London's West End with the greatest hits of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf can be experienced for the first time in its original English version in this touring production from 20th December 2022 to 4th January 2023 only, at the Capitol Theater Düsseldorf.
Pantochino Announces 2022-23 Season In Milford
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2022

Pantochino Productions Inc., Milford’s award-winning, professional not-for-profit theatre for family audiences has announced its 2022-23 season including cult classics, family favorites and an exciting new musical comedy. Co-producers Bert Bernardi and Jimmy Johansmeyer founded and have led the company since 2010 with performances at the MAC, Milford Arts Council. The new season is generously sponsored by the City of Milford and the Devon Rotary.
Photos: First Look at THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW at the ZACH Theatre
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 9, 2022

The Rocky Horror Picture Show is running at the ZACH Theatre from now through May 1st. With music, lyrics and book by Richard O'Brien, the cult-classic returns to ZACH this time as part of ZACH360 with audience involvement and participation packs as part of the event.
Hedgerow Theatre Announces THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW New Year's Eve Celebration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2021

Hedgerow Theatre is ringing in the New Year, 'Over at the Frankenstein Place,' with the ultimate midnight movie experience, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the longest running theatrical release in all of film history and arguably the greatest cult classic of all time.
A Theatrical Homecoming Celebration! Lyric Theatre Of Oklahoma Announces 2022 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2021

Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will usher in a theatrical homecoming celebration, with its dazzling return to indoor theatrical performances starting in February. The 2022 season features seven spectacular productions across Oklahoma City – at the beloved Plaza Theatre, majestic Civic Center Music Hall, historic Harn Homestead and the acclaimed, new First Americans Museum.
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Announces Live Cinema Screening Across UK & Europe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2021

Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical, The Rocky Horror Show, is coming to a big screen near you later this month. This special Halloween performance will be broadcast live from the Sadler’s Wells Peacock Theatre in London’s West End on Thursday 28 October to over 500 hundred cinemas across the UK and Europe.
BWW Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW BURSTS ONTO THE STAGE IN KANSAS CITY at The Black Box
by Steve Wilson - Oct 11, 2021

Halloween is my favorite time of year, with its ghosts, goblins, haunted houses, and Rocky. The season has been made more extraordinary this year with the opening of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at The Black Box, in the historic West Bottoms of Kansas City, MO. Having missed the 2020 season due to the pandemic Padgett Productions has renewed, to the delight of a large audience, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW. How good is the show? The best answer I can give is I’ve done something I seldom do, bought tickets to see it again before it closes.
La locura de ROCKY HORROR MADNESS SHOW llega este octubre a Sevilla
by Angeles Diaz - Oct 5, 2021

Esta producción con más de cuatro ediciones en Sevilla promete devolver el ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW al escenario andaluz del Cinesur Nervión. Para ello han elegido fechas tan señaladas como el 30 y 31 de octubre, coincidiendo como no con Halloween. La directora Marina Bravo habló con el equipo de BWW Spain sobre como surgió la idea, y nos contó que en 2015 después de vivir en Madrid el ROCKY HORROR DRAMAKUIN SHOW (ahora llamado ROCKY HORROR MADRID SHOW) en directo, quiso trabajar para traerlo a la capital andaluza
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Comes to Theatre Royal in Hobart Beginning This Week
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2021

Shiver in anticipation this October for the arrival of Richard O’Brien’s hilarious musical masterpiece The Rocky Horror Show when it lands in Tasmania, for the first time in nearly 40 years, with a full professional cast of both local and national stars.
Theatre Royal Brighton Launches Discount Scheme for Local Heroes
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2021

Theatre Royal Brighton has announced the launch of its Local Heroes initiative which offers a 25% discount* on tickets for a range of professions including emergency service workers, armed forces, social workers and teachers.
Pantochino Opens Season with THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2021

Award-winning Pantochino Productions, a professional not-for-profit theatre company in Milford will open its eleventh season with the Richard O’Brien musical The Rocky Horror Show. The limited engagement begins October 22 at the MAC, Milford Arts Council on Railroad Avenue in Downtown Milford.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Richard O'Brien been in?

Richard O'Brien has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Richard O'Brien been in?

Richard O'Brien has appeared on London's West End in 4 shows.

What was Richard O'Brien's first West End show?

Richard O'Brien's first West End show was Jesus Christ Superstar which opened in 1972

What awards has Richard O'Brien been nominated for?

Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Rocky Horror Show and Best Musical Revival (Olivier Awards) for The Rocky Horror.

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