The Rocky Horror Show 1973 - Articles Page 9

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 9

Further Casting Announced For THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW UK Tour
by Jenny Ell - Nov 9, 2015


Since its first appearance at the Royal Court Theatre in June 1973, Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show has become the world's favourite Rock N' Roll musical. It has been performed worldwide for over 40 years in over 30 countries and has been translated into more than 20 languages. Director Christopher Luscombe created a stunning new production to celebrate the 40th Anniversary and this critically acclaimed version of the classic show is back by popular demand, embarking on a year-long national adventure starting at Brighton's Theatre Royal on 17 December 2015.

VIDEO: HBO Now to Present Midnight Streaming of ROCKY HORROR; Encouraging Social Media Engagement
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 29, 2015


The premium network HBO Now has announced that they will offer the first-ever midnight streaming of ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW on Halloween in honor of the film's 40th anniversary

Fans Continue with Halloween Campaign for DVD of UK's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW LIVE Tour
by Jessica Khan - Oct 28, 2015


Fans of '70s gothic musical THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW are being asked to 'Time Warp and Tweet' this Halloween to support their campaign for a DVD release of show's recent charity gala performance. 

Richard J. Hinds to Direct, Choreograph THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at University of Oklahoma
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 26, 2015


'The Rocky Horror Show is going to blow the roof off the Weitzenhoffer Theatre. Get ready to party the night away!' says Richard J. Hinds, guest director/choreographer. The musical that became a movie sensation and started a four-decade nonstop cultural phenomenon is back where it is meant to be seen - live on stage.

Fans Petition for DVD of UK's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW LIVE Tour
by Jessica Khan - Oct 20, 2015


Double feature! Fans are petitioning the 20th Century Fox Film Corporation, FOX Broadcasting Company and Lou Adler to release the recording of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW LIVE's September 2015 production at London's Playhouse Theatre on DVD.

VIDEO: Spice Girl Emma Bunton Does 'The Time Warp' on BBC America's ROCKY HORROR Celebration
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 19, 2015


BBC America celebrated the 40th anniversary global tour of the original international hit, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW.

Gettysburg Community Theatre to Present THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 7, 2015


Gettysburg Community Theatre, the non-profit 501c3 organization located in the original Elks Lodge building at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in historic downtown Gettysburg, will present rock musical The Rocky Horror Show LIVE on stage at 8pm and 11:55pm October 29-31, 2015. Costumes and audience participation are encouraged at this BYOB special event, and while outside props are not allowed in, the theatre will be selling Rocky prop goodie bags as a fundraiser so guests can enjoy the audience participation parts of the show even more.  

VIDEO: Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick & More Talk ROCKY HORROR 40 Years Later
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 6, 2015


NBC's Joe Fryer sat down with the cast today, including Susan Sarandon, Tim Curry, Barry Bostwick and Meat Loaf to talk about the iconic film. Watch the appearance below!

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Opens Tonight at The Sherman Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2015


Tonight, October 2, The Sherman Playhouse will premiere the outrageous cult musical comedy THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, with Book, Lyrics, and Music by Robert O'Brien. The curtain rises at 8:00 p.m. on a five-week run.       

HBO Celebrates THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW's 40th Anniversary with Midnight Screening Tonight
by TV News Desk - Sep 26, 2015


HBO will celebrate the 40th anniversary of THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW with a special midnight (ET/PT) screening TONIGHT, SEPT. 26 on the main HBO channel. The cult classic is also available on HBO NOW and HBO GO.

HBO to Celebrate THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW's 40th Anniversary with Midnight Screening
by TV News Desk - Sep 22, 2015


BWW has just learned that HBO will celebrate the 40th anniversary of THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW with a special midnight (ET/PT) screening next SATURDAY, SEPT. 26 on the main HBO channel.

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Opens 10/2 at The Sherman Playhouse
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 21, 2015


On Friday, October 2, The Sherman Playhouse will premiere the outrageous cult musical comedy THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, with Book, Lyrics, and Music by Robert O'Brien. The curtain rises at 8:00 p.m. on a five-week run.       

Music, Dance, Silent Films and More Slated for Schimmel Center's 2015-16 Season
by BWW News Desk - Aug 4, 2015


Schimmel Center at Pace University is proud to announce the 2015 | 2016 season at The Schimmel Center at Pace University, located at 3 Spruce Street between Park Row and Gold Street in downtown Manhattan, adjacent to City Hall and the Brooklyn Bridge.  Schimmel Center is a world-class performing arts and culture series with an emphasis on showcasing the globe's greatest talents in the areas of theatre, music, cabaret, dance, film and family entertainment. 

Richard O'Brien Does the Time Warp in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, Beginning Tonight in Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - Jun 30, 2015


Producers Howard Panter and John Frost gleefully announced 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 tonight, June 30, and July 1, 2, 5 (5.30pm only), 7, 8 and 9.

BWW Reviews: Don't Miss THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Frank Benge - Jun 29, 2015


Who out there doesn't know THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW or, at least, the film musical version, THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW? Well, as it turns out, at least six people the night I went… but I digress. THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is the live stage version of what became the most successful flop in cinema history. A musical with music, lyrics and a book by Richard O'Brien, the show is a twisted tribute to the science fiction and horror B movies of the late 1940s on. The show tells the tale of Brad and Janet, a newly engaged couple who get caught in a storm and take refuge in the castle of a mad transvestite scientist, Dr. Frank-n-Furter, on the night of the unveiling of his new creation, a muscle man named Rocky Horror. The original London production premiered in 1973 and closed in 1980, running for a total of 2,960 performances and winning the 1973 Evening Standard Award for Best Musical.

Starry ROCKY HORROR SHOW to Play Edinburgh Playhouse in 2016
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 26, 2015


Since its first appearance at the Royal Court Theatre in June 1973, Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show has become the world's favourite Rock N' Roll musical. It has been performed worldwide for over 40 years in over 30 countries and has been translated into more than 20 languages. Director Christopher Luscombe created a stunning new production to celebrate the 40th Anniversary and this critically acclaimed version of the classic show is back by popular demand, and comes to Edinburgh on 28 March - 2 April 2016.

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Extends Through July 19 in Melbourne
by BWW News Desk - Jun 25, 2015


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
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2015


?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.

Photo Flash: Actors Fund Celebrates the Tonys on the West Coast!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 9, 2015


Stars of stage, screen and television came out to celebrate Broadway's Biggest Night at The Actors Fund's 19th Annual Tony Awards® Viewing Party, held at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles on June 7, 2015.

BWW Feature: Celebrate 'The Lusty Month of May' with 10 Hot-Blooded Showtunes
by Jeffrey Walker - May 25, 2015


The Lusty Month of May; like the song says: 'It's time to do a wicked thing or two!' It's May, the time when spring brings that hot-blooded, four letter word: lust. Musicals have had a steady history of lusty musical numbers. There are songs about rolling in the hay, and others extolling the virtues of different (ahem) flavors of man-candy. Some songs are paens to hot, steamy nights, and some are about what you do on those kind of nights. 

Doctuh Mistuh Productions to Present HEATHERS THE MUSICAL & THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Tyler Peterson - May 19, 2015


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.

FLASH FRIDAY: I'm Going Home! ROCKY HORROR Returns At Last, This Time On The Small Screen
by Pat Cerasaro - Apr 24, 2015


This week we are celebrating the news of a FOX small screen remake of THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for April 15th. 2015
by Paul W. Thompson - Apr 15, 2015


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Lyric's 'Carousel' and the 'Sound Of Music' movie keep R&H front and center, plus 'Show Boat' from San Francisco and 'The Wiz,' 'Rocky Horror' and 'Grease' coming on television. COT has Ricky Ian Gordon, the Royal George has Louis Prima, more 'First Date' and 'Ordinary Days,' 'On Your Feet' and Broadway In Chicago's summer concert get set, and more!

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.

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