The Rocky Horror Show 1973 - Articles Page 2

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 PICTURE SHOW Comes to Tacoma Arts Live in September
by Stephi Wild - Aug 31, 2023


 Tacoma Arts Live presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show featuring the original ‘Magenta’ – Patricia Quinn on Saturday, September 30 at 7:30 p.m. at Tacoma’s Pantages Theater. In addition to a screening of the original unedited movie, there will be a costume contest and live shadow cast performance by Tacoma’s Blue Mouseketeers. Audience participation is encouraged.

Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Crown Theatre
by David Bravos - Aug 14, 2023


What did our critic think of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Crown Theatre? In 1973 in a small theatre in London, a cultural phenomenon was born. Now celebrating its 50th anniversary (and with no sign of slowing down), THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW returns to Crown Perth to get you dancing, singing, and laughing.

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Breaks Box Office Records in Melbourne
by Stephi Wild - Jul 19, 2023


The 50th Anniversary production of iconic Rock ‘n’ Roll musical The Rocky Horror Show has broken records at the Athenaeum Theatre in Melbourne where it has been enjoying sold out performances with critical and audience acclaim, now becoming the highest grossing show of all time to be staged at the iconic Melbourne venue.

Review: ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Pendragon Theatre
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - Jul 1, 2023


What did our critic think of ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Pendragon Theatre?

Richard O'Brien: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Wouldn't Get Made Today
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jun 20, 2023


On the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Show, Richard O’Brien has said he does not believe that the show would get made today.

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW inicia su gira europea en Barcelona
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Jun 18, 2023


El próximo mes de octubre se representará en Barcelona y en versión original el musical de culto THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, que iniciará su gira europea por el 50 aniversario en la Ciudad Condal y será la única parada española de esta producción.

BBC Radio 2 Announces Documentary to Celebrate 50 Years of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 23, 2023


BBC Radio 2 is to air a special programme celebrating 50 years of The Rocky Horror Show.​​​​​​​

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.

The 50th Anniversary ROCKY HORROR SHOW Opens in Adelaide
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2023


The 50th Anniversary production of world-wide hit Rock 'n' Roll musical The Rocky Horror Show officially kicks off celebrations in Adelaide tonight with the legendary international creator of the show, Richard O'Brien to take to the stage as a special guest star alongside Australian media icon Myf Warhurst as The Narrator .

Jason Donovan and Peter Andre Will Return to GREASE in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2023


Australian stars Jason Donovan and Peter Andre will return to Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey's iconic musical GREASE at the Dominion Theatre following their highly acclaimed performances last year.

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW 50th Anniversary Tour Is Coming To Canberra
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2023


The 50th Anniversary production of legendary Rock 'N' Roll musical The Rocky Horror Show has added Canberra to its national tour.

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Will Screen Live in Cinemas Direct From Theatre Royal Sydney
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2023


​​​​​​​The 50th Anniversary production of iconic Rock 'n' Roll musical The Rocky Horror Show has kicked off global celebrations at Theatre Royal Sydney thrilling audiences and critics alike, and in an Australian first, will be broadcast live from the stage of Theatre Royal Sydney into cinemas across the country for ONE NIGHT ONLY on Thursday 30 March.

REVIEW: Jason Donovan Dons the Fishnets And Corset Again As Richard O'Brien's ROCKY HORROR SHOW Returns To Sydney For Its 50'th Anniversary Production
by Jade Kops - Feb 20, 2023


Christopher Luscombe’s (Director) production of Richard O’Brien’s ROCKY HORROR SHOW returns to Sydney as the rock musical tribute to B-grade science fiction and horror movies celebrates 50 years of shocking and satisfying audiences around the world.

Review: ALL IN GOOD TIME, VAULT Festival
by Kat Mokrynski - Jan 25, 2023


All In Good Time is, to quote the show’s site, “a show about ADHD and time travel, complete with dodos, disco balls and ducks and whatever else we have time for” created by the Not-God Complex. The show itself aims to tell a story of time from a neurodivergent perspective, particularly focusing on ADHD through the trope of time travel.

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.

Graham Phillips & Krystina Alabado to Star in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2023


Pasadena Playhouse has announced the cast for Sunday in the Park with George, the first production of the theater’s six-month-long celebration of Stephen Sondheim. See performances dates and how to purchase tickets!

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW 50th Anniversary Tour Announces Final Cast Members For Sydney and Melbourne
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2023


​​​​​​​The 50th Anniversary production of iconic Rock 'N' Roll musical The Rocky Horror Show has confirmed the final cast members for its Australian Tour which kicks off global celebrations at Theatre Royal Sydney on February 14 before seasons at Adelaide Festival Theatre from April 13 and Melbourne's Atheneum Theatre from May 18.  Full casting for the Adelaide season will be confirmed soon.

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Announces New and Final Dates For Sydney Season
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2022


​​​​​​​The brand-new Australian production of iconic Rock 'N' Roll musical The Rocky Horror Show has added new dates to its Sydney season after incredible demand for tickets with several performances already sold-out.

Ore Oduba Will Return to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at London's Peacock Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 23, 2022


Actor, presenter and winner of Strictly Come Dancing Ore Oduba is to don his fishnets once again as he returns to the role of Brad Majors in this special 50th Anniversary production of Richard O'Brien's Rocky Horror Show for a limited six week run at the Peacock Theatre, London.

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW 50th Anniversary Tour Comes to Melbourne in 2023
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2022


​​​​​​​A brand-new Australian tour will kick off global celebrations in honour of iconic Rock 'N' Roll musical The Rocky Horror Show as it marks its 50th Anniversary in 2023.

Stand Up, Dress Up And Show Up For THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW At DoodleHATCH in Columbia
by Cybele Pomeroy - Oct 27, 2022


THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, book, lyrics and music by Richard O'Brien, is his homage to B movies of horror and science fiction. This fantastical romp of a musical is packed with archetypal characters, hackneyed tropes and references that should have no resonance with contemporary youth. It's been a cult favorite for its entire half-century existence.

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Returns to Lyric at The Plaza Stage, Now Playing!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2022


Join Dr. Frank 'N' Furter, Riff Raff, Brad, Janet and the cast of cult favorites when they time warp back to the Plaza Theatre next month in Lyric Theatre's 2022 edition of the fan-favorite The Rocky Horror Show.

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Launches 50th Anniversary Tour in Australia in 2023
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 16, 2022


A brand-new Australian tour will kick off global celebrations in honour of iconic Rock 'N' Roll musical The Rocky Horror Show as it marks its 50th Anniversary in 2023. This brand new Australian production will open at Theatre Royal Sydney in February 2023 starring Australian superstars Jason Donovan as Frank N Furter, and Myf Warhurst as The Narrator. Joining them will be Ellis Dolan as Eddie/Dr Scott, Darcey Eagle as Columbia, Ethan Jones as Brad, Deirdre Khoo as Janet, Loredo Malcolm as Rocky and Henry Rollo as Riff Raff. Further exciting casting will be announced soon.

Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW USHERS IN HALLOWEEN IN KANSAS CITY at The Black Box
by Steve Wilson - Oct 9, 2022


It’s astounding, time is fleeting, madness takes its toll. . .no it’s the opening weekend of Padgett Productions THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW. The cult musical, which has become a Kansas City favorite, has been ushering in the Halloween season for several years. I have been in the audience at least once (most years twice) each season and am glad to report it gets better every year. I don’t know if it is the witches and goblins of Halloween or the creative genius of Nick Padgett the Artistic Director that makes it unique each year, but it is the time of year for magic.

The Rocky Horror Show FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Rocky Horror Show have there been?
The Rocky Horror Show has had 10 productions including West End which opened in 1973, Los Angeles which opened in 1974, Broadway which opened in 1975, Broadway which opened in 1975, West End which opened in 1990, West End which opened in 1994, Broadway which opened in 2000, Broadway which opened in 2000, West End which opened in 2006 and West End which opened in 2023.
What awards has The Rocky Horror Show been nominated for?
The Rocky Horror Show has been nominated for the Ned Sherrin Award for Best Musical at the Evening Standard Awards.
What awards has The Rocky Horror Show won?
The Rocky Horror Show has won the Ned Sherrin Award for Best Musical at the Evening Standard Awards.

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