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Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced that Matt McGrath will appear in the role of Frank ‘N' Furter in The Old Globe's upcoming production of Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show. McGrath appeared on Broadway as the Emcee in Sam Mendes' hit revival of Cabaret and in the international tour of Tom Waits and William S. Burroughs' The Black Rider: The Casting of the Magic Bullets directed by Robert Wilson. He has also appeared Off Broadway in Hedwig and the Angry Itch and A Fair Country at Lincoln Center Theater. McGrath replaces the previously announced James Barbour, who has departed the production.

The Rocky Horror Show was written by Richard O'Brien and first premiered in London in 1973 and went on to spin off a movie adaptation in 1975 starring Tim Curry as Frank N Furter, Susan Sarandon as Janet, and Barry Bostwick as Brad.

OpenStage Theatre is coming full circle for its 39th Anniversary Season as they return home with 4 shows in the newly remodeled Lincoln Center Magnolia Theatre and go back to their 1973 grassroots with 3 shows in locations throughout Fort Collins.

In addition to its Mainstage and Children's Theatre seasons, The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre is also known for presenting a number of events throughout the year including interactive murder mysteries, princess and fairytale breakfasts, a wildly popular Breakfast with Santa (and Mrs. Claus), as well as special theatrical productions.

Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced the complete cast and creative team for The Old Globe's revival of Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show.

Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced the complete cast and creative team for The Old Globe's revival of Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show. Oanh Nguyen directs the classic cult musical with book, music and lyrics by Richard O'Brien, choreography by JT Horenstein and music direction by Mike Wilkins. The Rocky Horror Show will run in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center, Sept. 15 - Nov. 6. Preview performances run Sept. 15 - Sept. 22. Opening night is Friday, Sept. 23 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are currently available by subscription only. Single tickets will go on sale online on Friday, Aug. 19 at midnight. Single tickets will go on sale at the Globe Box Office on Sunday, Aug. 21 at 10:00 a.m. Tickets can be purchased online at www.TheOldGlobe.org, by phone at (619) 23-GLOBE or by visiting the Box Office at 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park.

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the death of artist Augustus John, the first production in 24 years of William Douglas Home's Portraits opens at the Finborough Theatre for a limited run of six Sunday and Monday performances from Sunday, 7 August 2011 (Press Night: Monday, 8 August 2011).

Is there a trend with Tony-nominated stars of Broadway musicals taking the show on the road?

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the death of artist Augustus John, the first production in 24 years of William Douglas Home's Portraits opens at the Finborough Theatre for a limited run of six Sunday and Monday performances from Sunday, 7 August 2011 (Press Night: Monday, 8 August 2011).

Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced that The Old Globe will produce the World Premieres of four new plays and musicals in its 2011-12 Winter Season. The season will feature the World Premiere musicals Some Lovers by music legend Burt Bacharach and Tony Award winner Steven Sater and Nobody Loves You by Gaby Alter and Itamar Moses, as well as the West Coast Premiere of John Kander and Fred Ebb's The Scottsboro Boys, recently nominated for 12 Tony Awards including Best Musical, directed and choreographed by five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman. The two plays receiving World Premiere productions are Somewhere by Globe Playwright-in-Residence Matthew Lopez and The Recommendation by Jonathan Caren. The new season also includes revivals of Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show and the Eugene O'Neill classic Anna Christie directed by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner David Auburn. Special events include the World Premiere of Odyssey by Todd Almond, a music theater event conceived and directed by Lear deBessonet celebrating the Globe's 75th Anniversary, The Old Globe/University of San Diego Graduate Theatre Program production of Twelfth Night and Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, which returns for its 14th consecutive year.

2 Pianos 4 Hands is the riotous tale of two boys in Canada, Ted and Richard, sharing the same goal: concert pianist stardom.

2 Pianos 4 Hands is the riotous tale of two boys in Canada, Ted and Richard, sharing the same goal: concert pianist stardom.

Richard O'Brien's outrageous classic The Rocky Horror Show finished an extensive national tour in Aylesbury with the Olivier Award winner David Bedella starring as the celebrated Frank 'n' Furter.

Chelsea Area Players presents Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show November 11, 12 & 13 at 8:00 p.m. at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre (in the back of the Michigan League) on the University of Michigan campus, 911 North University, Ann Arbor, MI 48109. Tickets available at www.chelseaareaplayers.org, at Chelsea Pharmacy, 1050 S. Main St., Chelsea, and (as available) at the door one hour prior to showtime.

Chelsea Area Players presents Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show November 11, 12 & 13 at 8:00 p.m. at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre (in the back of the Michigan League) on the University of Michigan campus, 911 North University, Ann Arbor, MI 48109. Tickets available at www.chelseaareaplayers.org, at Chelsea Pharmacy, 1050 S. Main St., Chelsea, and (as available) at the door one hour prior to showtime.

Chelsea Area Players presents Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show November 11, 12 & 13 at 8:00 p.m. at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre (in the back of the Michigan League) on the University of Michigan campus, 911 North University, Ann Arbor, MI 48109. Tickets available at www.chelseaareaplayers.org, at Chelsea Pharmacy, 1050 S. Main St., Chelsea, and (as available) at the door one hour prior to showtime.

Lyric Theatre, Oklahoma's leading professional theatre, continues its 2010 season with the most famous cult musical, Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show.

Lyric Theatre, Oklahoma's leading professional theatre, continues its 2010 season with the most famous cult musical, Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show.

The cult-classic musical Rocky Horror Show will kick off Civic Theatre of Allentown's 2010-2011 season when it opens in Civic's 19th Street Theatre on Friday, October 8th.

Chelsea Area Players presents Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show November 11, 12 & 13 at 8:00 p.m. at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre (in the back of the Michigan League) on the University of Michigan campus, 911 North University, Ann Arbor, MI 48109. Tickets available at www.chelseaareaplayers.org, at Chelsea Pharmacy, 1050 S. Main St., Chelsea, and (as available) at the door one hour prior to showtime.

Lyric Theatre, Oklahoma's leading professional theatre, continues its 2010 season with the most famous cult musical, Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show.

They have however now revealed the songs that'll appear on the episode: 1. Science Fiction Double Feature 2. Damn It, Janet 3. Whatever Happened To Saturday Night? 4. Sweet Transvestite 5. Touch-A Touch-A Touch-A Touch Me 6. There's A Light (Over At The Frankenstein Place) 7. Time Warp

According to a report by Fancast, Tim Curry has turned down an offer to appear in the upcoming Rocky Horror tribute on GLEE. While the original Frank-N-Furter has opted out, Meat Loaf and Barry Bostwick have confirmed their participation, and rumors continue to circulate about Susan Sarandon's possible involvement.

The cult-classic musical Rocky Horror Show will kick off Civic Theatre of Allentown's 2010-2011 season when it opens in Civic's 19th Street Theatre on Friday, October 8th.

E!online reports today that Meat Loaf and Barry Bostwick will appear on GLEE's October 26 Rocky Horror tribute episode. E!online reveals that 'The pair will play station managers who have an 'interesting proposal' for Jane Lynch's Sue Sylvester.' This news comes on the heels of the announcement that Susan Sarandon had an interest in appearing on the episode. Fox has yet to confirm any casting for the Rocky Horror tribute show.