The third Broadway revival of Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show opened at Studio 54, directed by Sam Pinkleton. The production, a limited engagement presented by Roundabout Theatre Company, began previews on March 26 and officially opened on April 23. It is scheduled to run until June 21.
Cast and Creative Team
The production features a principal cast:
- Luke Evans as Dr. Frank-N-Furter
- Rachel Dratch as The Narrator
- Andrew Durand as Brad
- Stephanie Hsu as Janet
- Amber Gray as Riff Raff
- Harvey Guillén as Eddie and Dr. Scott
- Juliette Lewis as Magenta
- Josh Rivera as Rocky
- Michaela Jaé Rodriguez as Columbia
The supporting cast includes Renée Albulario, Anania, Boy Radio, Caleb Quezon, Andres Quintero, Larkin Reilly, Paul Soileau, and John Yi.
The creative team includes:
- Director: Sam Pinkleton
- Book, Music & Lyrics: Richard O'Brien
- Choreography: Ani Taj
- Music Supervision: Kris Kukul
- Set Design: dots
- Costume Design: David I. Reynoso
- Lighting Design: Jane Cox
- Sound Design: Brian Ronan
- Wig and Hair Design: Alberto "Albee" Alvarado
- Make-up Design: Sterling Tull
Production Information
The running time is 1 hour and 50 minutes, including one intermission. The production includes songs such as "Sweet Transvestite," "Science Fiction Double Feature," and "The Time Warp."
Audience participation is limited to call-and-response. A pre-show warning advises attendees against throwing objects.
Background
Richard O'Brien's original stage production debuted in London in 1973, two years before the 1975 film adaptation The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The film became the longest-running theatrical release in U.S. history through midnight screenings. The musical has been in continuous global production for 52 years. Previous Broadway revivals occurred in 2000 and 2002.
Synopsis
The story follows engaged couple Brad and Janet. After their car breaks down, they seek shelter at a castle inhabited by eccentric characters led by Dr. Frank-N-Furter.