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THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Extends Through July 19 in Melbourne

Producers Howard Panter and John Frost announced today that due to extraordinary demand, The Rocky Horror Show will play an extra week at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne. This iconic production will now close on 19 July.

Richard O'Brien to Do the Time Warp in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW in Melbourne

?Producers Howard Panter and John Frost gleefully announced today that the author of The Rocky Horror Show, Richard O'Brien, would join the production at certain special performances during the Melbourne season, playing the role of the Narrator. O'Brien can be seen at performances on June 30, July 1, 2, 5 (5.30pm only), 7, 8 and 9.

Doctuh Mistuh Productions to Present HEATHERS THE MUSICAL & THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW

Doctuh Mistuh Productions, winner of the B. Iden Payne Award for Best Musical (SILENCE, THE MUSICAL) is pleased to announce the regional premiere of HEATHERS, THE MUSICAL.  Keeping with the "cult movie" theme, DMP will produce a second "late night" production to give Austin its first CULT MOVIE MUSICAL DOUBLE FEATURE with THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW.  The two productions will play in repertory at the Salvage Vanguard Theatre from June 18 thru July 11.

'MRS ROOSEVELT', THE ZOO & TRIAL BY JURY and More Set for King's Head Theatre This Spring

After King's Head Theatre's belting season opener, Trainspotting, the next couple of months at London's best pub theatre continues to celebrate it's 45 year anniversary by presenting new, exciting work that hasn't been seen before in London. Chances are, if it is on at the King's Head, you won't be able to see it anywhere else.

'MRS ROOSEVELT', THE ZOO & TRIAL BY JURY and More Set for King's Head Theatre This Spring

After King's Head Theatre's belting season opener, Trainspotting, the next couple of months at London's best pub theatre continues to celebrate it's 45 year anniversary by presenting new, exciting work that hasn't been seen before in London. Chances are, if it is on at the King's Head, you won't be able to see it anywhere else.

Julie Atherton to Star as Janet in New ROCKY HORROR Sequel, SHOCK TREATMENT

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.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 3/10/15- THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW

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.

Fox Will Celebrate 40th Anniversary of THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW With Special Halloween Release!

According to Showbiz411, Fox is busy planning a special Halloween 2015 release of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which will celebrate its 40th anniversary this year. Original producer Lou Adler and Kenny Ortega (High School Musical) are 'preparing a new film with outtakes from the original and lots of surprises.' Film stars Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Tim Curry and Meat Loaf are all rumored to take part in the special celebration.

BWW Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW the Cult Classic Opens at UMKC

The cult classic, The Rocky Horror Show opened on Wednesday March 4 at Grant Hall on the campus of the University of Missouri at Kansas City. Richard O'Brien wrote the music, lyrics, and book for the tribute to B horror movies and science fiction. The show opened in London running 2,960 performances in several locations. The United States premiere ran for nine months, but the Broadway debut only lasted 3 previews and 45 shows. The musical was adapted to film in 1975 and has the longest running release in film history.

Ray of Light Theatre Sets 15th Anniversary Season: 'ROCKY HORROR,' 'SUPERSTAR' & LIZZIE

Ray of Light Theatre, San Francisco's non-profit musical theatre company, today announced its 15th anniversary season. A collection of theatre favorites and a Bay Area premiere, three shows round out this season of rock musicals: Jesus Christ Superstar, LIZZIE and a special one-week-only engagement of The Rocky Horror Show.

THE ILLUSIONISTS Bring Magic to the Kennedy Center This Weekend

The Kennedy Center presents The Illusionists - Witness the Impossible in the Kennedy Center Opera House from tonight, January 6-11, 2015. Direct from Broadway, the production comes to the Kennedy Center as part of a 30-city U.S. tour. Produced by Simon Painter, Tim Lawson, and MagicSpace Entertainment, the production is conceived by Simon Painter. The show's creative team also includes executive producer Tim Lawson, director Neil Dorward, and creative director Jim Millan. The press opening night is Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.

THE ILLUSIONISTS to Bring Magic to the Kennedy Center, 1/6-11

The Kennedy Center presents The Illusionists - Witness the Impossible in the Kennedy Center Opera House from January 6-11, 2015. Direct from Broadway, the production comes to the Kennedy Center as part of a 30-city U.S. tour. Produced by Simon Painter, Tim Lawson, and MagicSpace Entertainment, the production is conceived by Simon Painter. The show's creative team also includes executive producer Tim Lawson, director Neil Dorward, and creative director Jim Millan. The press opening night is Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.

Vorschau auf den Openair-Muscialsommer 2015

Der Winter hat gerade erst begonnen, aber die Freilichtbuhnen in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz blicken schon auf den nachsten Sommer. Viele der Openair-Theater in der Region fuhren auch 2015 wieder Musicals auf und haben bereits die Spielplane fur den kommenden Sommer veroffentlicht. Auf dem Programm stehen Klassiker wie Cabaret und Singin' in the Rain, aber auch Deutschlandpremieren wie Zorro und selten gespielte Musicals wie Der Geheime Garten und Das Lacheln einer Sommernacht. Vielerorts auch hat bereits der Vorverkauf begonnen. Damit ihr euch die besten Platze sichern und Ausfluge planen konnt, gibt es hier eine Übersicht uber einen Großteil der Freilicht-Musicals im Sommer 2015.

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