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You can now get a first look at Luke Evans (Frank-N-Furter) and Sam Pinkleton (Director) in rehearsal for Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show on Broadway at Roundabout Theatre Company this spring!

It wasn’t until later on in theatre history that revivals began including shows that weren’t initially well received or financially successful in their initial engagements. As musical theatre continued to evolve, and more shows entered the canon, a consensus began to grow about shows being worthy of additional exploration even if they hadn’t been hits the first time around. What about musicals that had been ahead of their time, musicals that had fallen prey to circumstances, early works by writers who became successful later on, and of course, shows that found an audience after closing via their cast recordings?

Il film con Tim Curry e Susan Sarandon festeggia 50 anni ma è pronto a conquistare nuovamente il pubblico italiano. “The Rocky Horror Show”, il leggendario e trasgressivo musical di Richard O’Brien torna al TAM Teatro Arcimboldi con una straordinaria novità: la popstar internazionale Jason Donovan nel ruolo di Frank ‘n’ Furter dal 18 al 23 novembre. Nelle altre date del tour, il ruolo di Frank ‘n’ Furter verrà interpretato da Stephen Webb.

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced that screen and UK stage star Luke Evans will lead the cast and make his Broadway debut in the role of  “Frank-N-Furter” in the upcoming production of Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, TODAY shone a spotlight on the cult classic on Friday, catching up with fans who continue to attend midnight screenings of the film. Watch the segment now.

El musical de Richard O’Brien llega al Teatre Coliseum directamente desde el West End londinense

It is easy to “give yourself over to absolute pleasure” at Roxy’s current musical production of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, where you are drawn into a peculiar charm of Richard O’Brien’s iconic musical the very moment you step inside and wait for the excitement to unfold. 

Back by popular demand, singing superstar Jason Donovan will return to the iconic role of Frank ‘n’ Furter in Richard O’Brien’s legendary Rocky Horror Show for the 2026 UK tour.

Halloween season is upon us, and there is no better way to embrace its ghoulish spirit than Granite Theatre’s stylish, enticing production of ‘The Rocky Horror Show,’ Richard O’Brien’s deliciously tawdry cult classic musical about a young couple stranded at the mansion of a mad scientist, featuring the legendary dance romp, “Time Warp.”

Actor, producer and reality star, Frankie Grande, is revisiting his role as Dr. Frank-n-Furter in “Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show” at Bucks County Playhouse. Get a first look at opening night photos here!

Actor, producer and reality star, Frankie Grande, is revisiting his role as Dr. Frank-n-Furter in “Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show” at Bucks County Playhouse. See backstage photos here!

Barry Bostwick will appear in person for the 50th anniversary screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts on October 14, 2025.

Happy anniversary, Rocky. You turned fifty this year! THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, a cult classic, opened in 1975, two years after the musical stage production opened in the United Kingdom. This is the 10th year that Padgett Productions has produced THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW in Kansas City. It is also the 20th year since Padgett Productions was founded. Where would the Halloween season be without doing the Time Warp? hat did our critic think of ROCKY HORROR SHOW THE CULT CLASSIC OPENS IN KANSAS CITY AT THE at The Grand Theatre?

Actor, producer and reality star, Frankie Grande, will revisit his role as Dr. Frank-n-Furter in “Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show” at Bucks County Playhouse. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

 BrightSide Theatre has announced the cast and production team for THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, the opening production of its 14th season.

Stars of the cult classic film The Rocky Horror Picture show joined CBS Sunday Morning to discuss the movies 50th anniversary, and its continued impact.

Ahead of its theatrical release later this month, we caught up with director Andreas Zerr to discuss the genesis of his new Rocky Horror documentary, how the interviews shaped the final product, and his eye-opening experience making the film.​​​​​​​

In a new retrospective piece for the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, screenwriter Richard O'Brien recalled that English rocker Mick Jagger initially had his eyes on the role of Frank-N-Furter for the film adaptation.

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Beth Leavel, Casey Likes, Joe Iconis and more. See the full month of programming here! 

This past season contained a higher than usual amount of Broadway shows involving death; in fact, Operation Mincemeat and Dead Outlaw both specifically revolved around transporting a corpse! And Death Becomes Her leans into the hilarity as two women become gorgeous living corpses before our very eyes, thanks to a touch of magic. But plays and musicals about death and its attendant macabre topics have been a part of the theatre landscape for many decades...

For years, Broadway musicals have spawned multiple film adaptations, from the early days of cinema to Steven Spielberg's remake of West Side Story. Take a look at our list of 15 musicals that have danced their way to the screen more than once!

The cult phenomenon The Rocky Horror Picture Show is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a live event at Town Hall in New York City on Monday, November 3 at 7:30PM, featuring original cast members Barry Bostwick (Brad Majors), Nell Campbell (Columbia), and Patricia Quinn (Magenta).

Maryland Ensemble Theatre has revealed their 28th season of MainStage and FUN Company Shows, as well as MET Comedy Night offerings, special events and a new performance space!

Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 24 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Summer 2025 reading list.

The FSCJ Artist Series will present The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday, October 14 at 7:30 p.m., in celebration of the cult classic’s 50th anniversary.