The Rocky Horror Show 1973 - Articles Page 4

Opened: June 19, 1973
Closing: unknown

The Rocky Horror Show - 1973 - West End History , Info & More

King's Road Theatre
King's Road, Chelsea London

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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Ore Oduba Will Lead UK Tour of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2021


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by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2020


This critically-acclaimed new production is now back by huge public demand and will tour the UK from March to October 2021. Tickets are on sale from 12.00pm on Friday 6 November. Casting will be announced soon.

Tim Curry and Original ROCKY HORROR Cast Members to Reunite For the Democratic Party of Wisconsin
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2020


Tim Curry and some of his fellow 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' cast members will reunite for a live stream to benefit the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.

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by A.A. Cristi - Jun 29, 2020


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by Peter Nason - May 26, 2020


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by Lindsay Kruger - Dec 13, 2019


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by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2019


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Photo Flash: First Look at THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW in South Africa
by Stephi Wild - Dec 7, 2019


Since it first opened in London in June 1973 at the Royal Court Theatre Upstairs, Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show has become the world's favourite Rock 'N' Roll musical, having been performed worldwide for 45 years in more than 30 countries and translated into over 20 languages.

Cult Classic THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is Coming to University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2019


University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Theatre and Dance and Music programs will present Richard O'Brien's 'The Rocky Horror Show' Nov. 21, 22 and 23, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. with an additional special late-night performance at 11 p.m. on Nov. 22. Performances will be held in the University Theatre, Theatre Hall UW-Green Bay.

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Artscape
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2019


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BWW Previews: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Celebrates Five Years at Theatre Baton Rouge
by Tara Bennett - Oct 24, 2019


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by Susan Haubenstock - Oct 25, 2019


The run sold out almost instantly, but 'The Rocky Horror Show' at Richmond Triangle Players is too fun to not review. The 1973 musical by Richard O'Brien was a hit in London but not in New York, and of course it was later made into the spectacularly successful late-night movie favorite. It's wildly uneven and doesn't make a lot of sense, but there's no denying how much enjoyment it provides.

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by Nancy Grossman - Oct 21, 2019


THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW was a staple of the Harvard Square entertainment scene from 1984 through 2012, enjoying an astounding 28-year run of Saturday midnight screenings at the late AMC Loews Theater. Just around the corner, Moonbox Productions returns to its Cambridge roots and blasts into its tenth season with THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, the live musical version at a pop-up venue at 25 Brattle Street. The venue, a once and future retail site, has a strangely appropriate ambience, an air of temporariness that is in sync with the secret of the creepy country estate where the story takes place. The cast is loaded with triple threats who can sing, dance, and act, but the number one reason to see the show is Peter Mill's performance as Frank N. Furter

BWW Review: Circle Players' 2019 Staging of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Shouldn't Be Missed
by Jeffrey Ellis - Oct 21, 2019


I love The Rocky Horror Show and Clint Randolph and his stellar ensemble of performers have won me over! Their 2019 production of The Rocky Horror Show is incredibly good, outlandishly fun and faithful to the material. Clearly, it ain't your grandma's musical theater (well, actually, it is a?' seeing as how the show bowed in the West End in 1973 and played Broadway in 1975, concurrent with the release of the film version), but it hews pretty damn close to traditional tropes with its boy and girl meets transsexual mastermind who's created a hot and hunky boytoy to satisfy his longings and, well, all hell breaks loose as their stories are told.

BWW Blog: The Blend of Musical Theatre and Horror
by Student Blogger: Emily Bonifacio - Oct 14, 2019


College can be extremely stressful sometimes, especially after midterms, which I just experienced last week. However, there are many ways to destress and unwind due to the pressure and trials of school and watching musical films are a perfect way to do just that and what better time of the year to do that than around Halloween time? There are so many amazing Halloween and horror films and surprisingly there are also a lot of horror musicals that are simply fantastic.

Tupelo Community Theatre To Screen THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2019


Tupelo Community Theatre will present an interactive, audience participation showing of the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show on October 31st at 8 p.m. at TCT Off Broadway at 213 East Franklin Street.

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by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2019


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Photo Flash: Exit 82 Theatre Company Presents THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2019


The thrill that ignites fans from the original Rocky Horror Picture Show has been resurrected by Exit 82 Theatre Company on stage.

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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