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The Rocky Horror Show

The Rocky Horror Show

by Richard O'Brien

Comedy
Flop
LGBTQ-Related
Mature Musical
Pop/Rock Musical

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The Rocky Horror Show

About the Musical

The Rocky Horror Show





A humorous musical tribute to science fiction and horror B movies that developed a huge cult following.


Story:

Brad and Janet are a simple engaged couple whose lives get turned upside down by Frank 'n Furter and his household of strange Transylvanians on a stormy night.


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Broadway Production Information

THEATRE

Studio 54
 254 W. 54th St.
New York, NY

Info and Directions

Schedule
NOTE: This production has a highly irregular schedule.

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Important Dates
PREVIEWS: Mar 26, 2026
OPENING: Apr 23, 2026
CLOSING: Nov 29, 2026


Run Time
1 hour and 50 minutes (1 Intermission)


Rush and Lottery Tickets
RUSH: Box Office, $30

NOTE:

  • This production includes haze, fog, strobe effects, and sexual content.
  • Most shows have special holiday dates and times. Check the official website for more information.

Cast and Creative Team

Composer

Composer, Lyricist and Librettist
Richard O'Brien



Broadway Premiere

Theatre
Belasco Theatre
Opening Night
Mar 10, 1975
Total Performances
45
Original Cast
Tim Curry, Jamie Donnelly, Boni Enten, Abigale Haness, Meat Loaf, Kim Milford, Bill Miller, William Newman, Ritz O'Brien
Director
Jim Sharman
Producer
Lou Adler
Musical Director
D'Vaughn Pershing
Orchestrations
Richard Hartley
Scenic Design
Brian Thomson
Costume Design
Sue Blane
Lighting Design
Chipmonck
Sound Design
Abe Jacob

2000 Broadway Revival

Theatre
Circle in the Square Theatre
Opening Night
Nov 15, 2000
Total Performances
437
Original Cast
Dick Cavett, Lea DeLaria, Jarrod Emick, Tom Hewitt, Joan Jett, Alice Ripley, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Raúl Esparza, Sebastian LaCause
Director
Christopher Ashley
Choreographer
Jerry Mitchell
Producer
Jordan Roth
Musical Director
Henry Aronson
Orchestrations
Doug Katsaros
Scenic Design
David Rockwell
Costume Design
David C. Woolard
Lighting Design
Paul Gallo
Sound Design
T. Richard Fitzgerald and Domonic Sack

2026 Broadway Revival

Theatre
Studio 54
Opening Night
Apr 23, 2026
Original Cast
Luke Evans
Director
Sam Pinkleton
Choreographer
Ani Taj
Producer
Roundabout Theatre Company
Musical Director
Kris Kukul
Orchestrations
Kris Kukul
Scenic Design
dots
Costume Design
David I. Reynoso
Lighting Design
Jane Cox
Sound Design
Brian Ronan

1975 Film Version

Movie Name
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Type
Hollywood Musical
Director
Jim Sharman
Screenplay
Jim Sharman, Richard O'Brien
Starring
Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Richard O'Brien, Patricia Quinn, Nell Campbell, Jonathan Adams, Peter Hinwood, Meat Loaf, Charles Gray

2016 TV Version

Movie Name
The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again
Type
The Fox Television Broadcast
Director
Kenny Ortega
Screenplay
Jim Sharman, Richard O'Brien
Starring
Ivy Levan, Ben Vereen, Staz Nair, Christina Milian, Reeve Carney, Tim Curry, Adam Lambert, Annaleigh Ashford, Ryan McCartan, Victoria Justice, Laverne Cox

Songs, Videos, Sheetmusic and More

Musical Numbers
Science Fiction, Double Feature
Dammit, Janet
Over at the Frankenstein Place
Time Warp
Sweet Transvestite
The Sword of Damocles
I Can Make You a Man
What Ever Happened to Saturday Night?
Toucha-Toucha-Touch Me
Eddie's Teddy
Planet, Schmanet, Janet
Rose Tint My World
Don't Dream it, Be it
Wild and Untamed Thing
I'm Going Home
Click on a song name to listen/purchase it on iTunes





CDs

CD
1973 London Cast Album
CD
1974 Los Angeles Cast Album
CD
1995 Studio Cast Album
CD
2000 Broadway Revival Cast Album
CD
Motion Picture Soundtrack
CD
2016 TV Version Soundtrack

Vinyl

Vinyl
Original London Cast Recording

Sheetmusic

Sheetmusic
Vocal Selections

Videos

DVD
Royal Court Theatre Version DVD
DVD
Original Hollywood Version DVD
Blu-Ray
Original Hollywood Version Blu-Ray
Blu-Ray
Original Hollywood Version 40th Anniversary Collector's Edition

Blu-Ray
2016 TV Version DVD

Other

Merchandise




Awards and Reviews

1975 Tony Award Nominations

Best Lighting Design

1975 Drama Desk Award Nominations

Outstanding Actor in a Musical - Tim Curry
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical - Boni Enten
Unique Theatrical Experience

2001 Tony Award Nominations

Best Revival of a Musical
Best Actor in a Musical - Tom Hewitt
Best Costume Design
Best Direction of a Musical

2001 Drama Desk Award Nominations

Outstanding Revival of a Musical
Outstanding Actor in a Musical - Tom Hewitt
Outstanding Choreography
Outstanding Director of a Musical
Outstanding Set Design of a Musical

2001 Theatre World Award Nominations

Raúl Esparza

2026 Tony Award Nominations

Best Revival of a Musical
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical - Stephanie Hsu
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical - Luke Evans
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical - Rachel Dratch
Best Scenic Design of a Musical
Best Costume Design of a Musical
Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Best Sound Design of a Musical
Best Choreography

2026 Drama Desk Award Nominations

Outstanding Revival of a Musical
Outstanding Lead Performance - Luke Evans
Outstanding Featured Performance
Outstanding Scenic Design
Outstanding Costume Design
Outstanding Wig and Hair

2026 Drama League Award Nominations

Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical
Outstanding Direction of a Musical - Sam Pinkleton
Distinguished Performance Award - Luke Evans
Distinguished Performance Award - Stephanie Hsu

2026 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations

Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical - Luke Evans
Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical - Andrew Durand


2026 Chita Rivera Award Nominations

Outstanding Choreography
Outstanding Ensemble

2026 Theatre World Award Nominations

Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance - Luke Evans, The Rocky Horror Show

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