10/2/2023 0 Comments Eddie rocky horror wigInhibitions start falling by the wayside as Brad and Janet are introduced to new-found sexual delights. The doctor has invited guests to his Annual Transsexual Convention and the revealing of his newest creation, Rocky Horror. Frank-N-Furter, a cross-dressing mad scientist, along with butler/handyman Riff Raff and sister Magenta. A soon-to-be life-changing flat tire leads them to the light in the castle of one Dr. A 50’s cinema usherette opens the show, guiding you into the “film”, where the Narrator tells the tale of Brad and Janet, a young couple leaving their friends’ wedding to see their old science teacher, Dr. If you’re not seen the film, are not a Baby Boomer, or have had to find shelter under boulders, Rocky Horror Show is the brainchild of an out-of-work actor who kept busy by writing a story combining his love of science fiction, the unintended humor of B horror movies, Steve Reeves muscle films and 50’s rock and roll. When you go, don’t be alarmed or insulted if asked, “Are you a virgin?” It’s just a way of finding out if you’ve ever seen the show. It also ranked #8 in a BBC Radio 2 listener poll of the (UK) Nation’s Number One Essential Musicals. The movie became an instant cult hit and today has a fanatic worldwide following and the title of “longest-running release in film history”. Despite the NYC snub, The Rocky Horror Show has continued playing around the world, with several West End and Broadway revivals and eight UK tours. Across the pond, it had a nine month run in Los Angeles, but then hit the wall in New York City (who’d have thought?), only lasting forty eight performances, even with Tony and Drama Desk nominations. Moving to ever-larger houses, it ran for seven years and 2,960 performances, winning the Evening Standard Award for Best Musical. The musical opened in 1973 in the sixty three-seat upstairs theatre at the Royal Court in London. But before the Picture Show, there was the Show, book, music and lyrics written by Richard O’Brien (Riff Raff in the film). Most know it as The Rocky Horror Picture Show, released in 1975 the same year as it opened on Broadway. Clark, Associate Critic for John Garcia's THE COLUMNĬhildren of the 50’s and 60’s, awake and sing! Return to the time (warp) and the story and music that opened eyes, minds and closets, and allowed those of the free love generation to “surrender to absolute pleasure”, at least via the movie playing in small theatres across the country in the mid 70’s, especially in university and college towns. Jeremy Allen Dumont, Ryan-Patrick McLaughlin, Ian Patrick Stack, Ani Celisa Vera, Shannon Walsh – PhantomsĬloud Allen, Jamison Green, Danielle Holway, Sarah Keane, Rashaun Sibley –TransylvaniansĬhris McQueen – Lead Guitar/Conductor/Ensemble Book, Music and Lyrics by Richard O’Brienĭirected and Choreographed by Joel FerrellĪssociate Choreographer – Jeremy Allen Dumont
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