The Rocky Horror Show

This article is about the musical. For other uses, seeThe Rocky Horror Picture Show (disambiguation).

The Rocky Horror Show
1974 poster at Kings Road Theatre
Music	Richard O'Brien
Lyrics	Richard O'Brien
Book	Richard O'Brien
Productions	1973West End 1974Los Angeles 1974Sydney 1974Copenhagen 1974–76Madrid(dir. Gil Carretero) 1975Broadway 1975Film 1975Rio de Janeiro(dir. Rubens Corrêa) 1975Paris 1975JapaneseTour 1975Buenos Aires(dir. Gil Carretero) 1975Melbourne 1976Toronto 1976Amsterdam 1976 Japanese Encore Tour 1976Mexico City 1977Adelaide 1977Barcelona 1977–78Oslo 1978New ZealandTour 1978Wagga Wagga(first Australian regional production) 1978Brisbane 1978Belgium 1978Jericho, New York 1979UKTour 1980Essen(dir. Walter Bockmayer) 1980USTour 1980Germany 1981Wagga Wagga 1981–82 Australian Tour 1983–84BelgiumRevival 1984 UK Tour 1990 West End Revival 1991 UK Tour 1992 Australian Tour 1994 UK Tour 1994Buenos Aires 1996 Australian Tour 1996–2000 European Tour 1997Hong KongTour 1997Barcelona 1998 Sydney Revival 1998 UK Tour 1999 Los Angeles Revival 1999-2007Poland(dir. Marcel Kochańczyk) 2000 Broadway Revival 2002 UK Tour 2002St. Louis 2003 Copenhagen Revival 2004 Brisbane Revival 2004NeighboursCharity Concert, Melbourne 2006 Tribute Concert, London 2006 UK Tour 2008 Sydney Revival 2008–09 Melbourne Revival 2008–09 European Tour 2009 UK Tour 2010 35th AnniversaryBenefit Performance,Los Angeles 2010Glee Tribute Episode 2010Seoul 2010 New Zealand Tour 2012 Singapore Revival 2013 UK Tour 2014–15 Australian Tour 2014–15 European Tour 201540th Anniversary Live Cinema Broadcast 2016 UK Tour 2016Television Film 2016Buenos Aires 2016São Paulo 2017Buenos Aires 2017–18 Australian Encore Tour 2018Stratford Festival 2019 UK Tour 2019–20 South Africa Tour 2021–22 UK Tour 2021 Live Cinema Broadcast 2021 Hobart, Australia 2023–24 Australian Tour 2023 West End Revival 2023Cambridge, Massachusetts 2024 LidoParis
Awards	Evening StandardAwardfor Best Musical

The Rocky Horror Showis amusicalwith music, lyrics and book byRichard O'Brien.A humorous tribute to variousB moviesassociated with thescience fictionandhorrorgenres from the 1930s to the early 1960s, the musical tells the story of a newly engaged couple getting caught in a storm and coming to the home of a madtransvestitescientist, Dr Frank-N-Furter, unveiling his new creation, Rocky, a sort ofFrankenstein-style monsterin the form of an artificially made, fully grown, physically perfectmuscle mancomplete "with blond hair and a tan".

The show was produced and directed byJim Sharman.The original London production of the musical was premièred at theRoyal Court Theatre(Upstairs) on 19 June 1973 (after two previews on 16 and 18 June 1973). It later moved to several other locations in London and closed on 13 September 1980. The show ran for a total of 2,960 performances and won the 1973Evening StandardTheatre Awardfor Best Musical. Songs in the musical include "Time Warp"(co-written by O'Brien andRichard Hartley), while the costumes were designed bySue Blane.Its 1974 debut in the US in Los Angeles had a successful nine-month run, but its 1975Broadwaydebut at theBelasco Theatrelasted only three previews and forty-five showings, despite earning oneTonynomination and threeDrama Desknominations. Various international productions have since spanned across six continents as well asWest Endand Broadway revivals and eight UK tours. In 1991 it was nominated for theLaurence Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival.ActorTim Curry,who originated the role of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the original London production, became particularly associated with the musical.

The musical was adapted into the 1975filmThe Rocky Horror Picture Show,starring O'Brien as Riff Raff, with Curry also reprising his role; the film has the longest-running release in film history. In 2016, it was adapted into thetelevision filmThe Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again.The musical was ranked eighth in aBBC Radio 2listenerpollof the "Nation's Number One Essential Musicals", and it featured on acommemorative stampissued by theRoyal Mailin 2011.

Beyond its cult status,The Rocky Horror Showis also widely said to have been an influence on countercultural and sexual liberation movements that followed on from the 1960s. It was one of the first popular musicals to depict fluid sexuality during a time of division between generations and a lack of sexual difference acceptance. Like the film adaptation, the musical is noted for a long-running tradition of audience participation through call-back lines and attending dressed up as characters from the show.On the 50th anniversary of the musical in 2023,BBC Newsstates that since debuting in London in 1973 the "production has been performed in 20 different languages" and been "seen by 30 million people globally".

History

Original programme of the musical from the Theatre Upstairs at theRoyal Court Theatrein London

As an out-of-work actor in London in the early 1970s,Richard O'BrienwroteThe Rocky Horror Showto keep himself busy on winter evenings. Since his youth, he had developed a passion forscience fictionandB horror movies;he wanted to combine elements of the unintentional humour of B horror movies, portentous dialogue of schlock-horror,Steve Reevesmuscle films, and fiftiesrock and rollintoThe Rocky Horror Show.A major theme running throughout the musical istransvestism,which according to O'Brien was not originally meant to be as prominent as it ended up being. He conceived and wrote the play set against the backdrop of the glam era that had manifested itself throughout British popular culture in the early 1970s;he has stated "glam rockallowed me to be myself more ", allowing his concept to come into being.

O'Brien took a small amount of his unfinishedRocky Horrorto Australian directorJim Sharman,who decided he wanted to direct it at the small experimental space Upstairs at theRoyal Court TheatreinSloane Square,Chelsea, London,which was used as a project space for new work.Sharman had received considerable local acclaim as the director of the original Australian productions ofHairandJesus Christ Superstar.He went to London to direct the first British stage production ofSuperstar,during which he met O'Brien, who had played King Herod for just one performance. Sharman brought fellow AustraliansNell Campbelland long-time scenic designer partnerBrian Thomsoninto the production.

StarTim Curryrecalled his first encounter with the script:

I'd heard about the play because I lived onPaddington Street,offBaker Street,and there was an old gym a few doors away. I saw Richard O'Brien in the street, and he said he'd just been to the gym to see if he could find a muscleman who could sing. I said, "Why do you need him to sing?" [laughs] And he told me that his musical was going to be done, and I should talk to Jim Sharman. He gave me the script, and I thought, "Boy, if this works, it's going to be a smash."

The original creative team was then rounded out by costume designerSue Blaneand musical directorRichard Hartley,although Pete Moss would later take over as musical director.Michael Whitewas also brought in to produceRocky Horror.As the musical went into rehearsal, the working title for it becameThey Came from Denton High,but it was changed just before previews at the suggestion of Sharman toThe Rocky Horror Show.

After two previews, the show was premièred—without an interval—at the Royal Court's 63-seat Theatre Upstairs on 19 June 1973, and ran until 20 July 1973.The cast included Tim Curry, who had decided that Dr Frank-N-Furter should not just be aqueen,he should speak like theQueen of the United Kingdom,extravagantly posh,Patricia Quinn,Nell Campbell (billed as Little Nell),Julie Covington,and O'Brien, with each performing in an all-outcampstyle.It was a creative triumph and a critical and commercial success.A reviewer at the premiere forThe Guardianwrote "it achieves the rare feat of being witty and erotic at the same time", and Curry gives a "garishlyBowiesqueperformance as the ambisextrous doctor. "Record producerJonathan Kingsaw it on the second night and signed the cast to make the original cast recording over a long weekend—The Rocky Horror Show Original London Cast—that was rushed out on hisUK Recordslabel.King was involved heavily in the initial promotion for the show, as well as being the minority backer of it financially with White having a majority share.

The impact at the Royal Court Upstairs allowed the production be transferred to the 230-seatChelsea Classic Cinemanearby onKings Roadfrom 14 August 1973 to 20 October 1973.Rocky Horrorfound a quasi-permanent home at the 500-seat King's Road Theatre—another cinema house, even further down Kings Road—from 3 November 1973. The show received critical praise and won the 1973Evening StandardAwardfor Best Musical. When Richard O'Brien played Riff Raff in the originalBroadwayproduction ofRocky Horrorin 1975Robert Longdentook over the role in London.

The show's run at the King's Road Theatre ended on 31 March 1979; it then transferred to the Comedy Theatre (now theHarold Pinter Theatre) to begin performances on 6 April 1979. At the new venue,Rocky Horrorrequired some restaging, for the Comedy was the first theatre at which the musical had played that possessed a traditionalprosceniumarch stage. For the first time, the musical was also broken into two acts with an interval. It finished its run there on 13 September 1980.

Synopsis

Act I

The Usherette, sometimes referred to as "Trixie", who works in a derelict cinema, introduces tonight's "film" in a song ( "Science Fiction/Double Feature"), with masked Phantoms providing the backing vocals.

After attending the wedding of his best friend since high school (Ralph Hapschatt, now married to Janet Weiss' friend Betty Munroe), Brad Majors confesses his love to Janet Weiss ( "Dammit Janet") and the two become engaged. The Narrator appears and explains that Brad and Janet are leaving Denton to visit Dr. Everett Scott, their former science tutor, while driving into a rainstorm. During the trip, their car has a flat tire and they are forced to walk through the rain to seek a telephone in an old castle ("Over at the Frankenstein Place").

The Narrator explains that Brad and Janet are feeling "apprehensive and uneasy", but must accept any help that they are offered. As Brad and Janet arrive, Riff Raff, the hunchbacked handyman and live-in butler, greets them, and his sister Magenta, the maid, appears. Riff Raff, Magenta and Columbia (a groupie) speak briefly of an unlucky delivery boy named Eddie who fell victim to unfortunate circumstances because he botched a delivery, before performing the show's signature dance number ( "Time Warp"). Brad and Janet try to leave at this point, but are stopped when Dr Frank-N-Furter, apansexual,cross-dressingmad scientist,arrives. He introduces himself as "a sweet transvestite from Transsexual, Transylvania" and invites Brad and Janet up to his laboratory ( "Sweet Transvestite"). As he goes up, Brad and Janet are stripped to their underwear to dry off.

Brad and Janet enter the laboratory, where Frank-N-Furter gives themlaboratory coatsto wear. Frank announces that he has discovered the secret to life itself. He unveils his creation, a blond, well-built man named Rocky, who is brought to life. As his bandages are removed, Rocky worries about his predicament ( "The Sword of Damocles" ). Frank admires Rocky's physique by singing a tribute to muscle builders ( "Charles Atlas Song" / "I Can Make You a Man" ). A Coca-Cola freezer in the laboratory opens to reveal Frank and Columbia's former lover, Eddie, a biker covered in surgical scars, who has been rendered a (slightly more) brain-damaged zombie, intent on rescuing Columbia, and escaping the castle while successfully causing large amounts of damage to Frank's laboratory, exhibiting signs of partially returning memory of the way he lived life in the past ( "Hot Patootie – Bless My Soul"). Frank panics, forces Eddie back into the freezer and hacks him to death (his weapon of choice typically being a pick axe or chainsaw). Frank tells Rocky — the recipient of the other half of Eddie's brain — that he prefers him over Eddie (" Charles Atlas Song (Reprise) "/" I Can Make You a Man (Reprise) "), as although he and Eddie had a strong mental relationship, he had no muscle, and therefore, had to go. Brad and Janet, somewhat flustered after witnessing the re-murdering of Eddie, are then ushered to separate bedrooms for the night.

Act II

The Narrator foreshadows that Brad and Janet may be unsafe. Janet enjoys Brad's advances in her darkened bedroom before realizing that it is Frank in disguise. He convinces Janet that pleasure is no crime, and after she asks him to promise not to tell Brad, they resume their lovemaking. The scene changes to Brad's darkened bedroom, where Brad makes love to Janet before discovering that, once again, it is Frank in disguise. Frank promises not to tell Janet, but as they resume, Riff Raff interrupts on the television monitor with the message that Rocky has escaped. Janet searches for Brad in the laboratory and discovers Rocky hiding there. Checking the television monitor, Janet sees Brad in bed with Frank and seduces Rocky ( "Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch Me"). While searching the television monitor for Rocky, the rest of the group discovers that Janet has slept with him and Brad becomes hurt and angry (" Once in a While "). Riff Raff then notifies Frank that there is another visitor entering the castle: Dr. Everett Scott, theparaplegicscience tutor whom Brad and Janet intended to visit.

Dr. Scott in a wheelchair is wheeled into the laboratory by Columbia, where Frank accuses him and Brad of trying to investigate his castle, knowing that Dr. Scott has connections with theFBI.Dr Scott assures him that he has come in search of Eddie, who is revealed to be his nephew ( "Eddie's Teddy" ). Frank displays Eddie's corpse to the group and then uses a device to electronically restrain the three visitors and a rebellious Rocky to the floor ( "Planet Schmanet Janet" ); the inhabitants of the castle are revealed to be space aliens led by Frank, who abandoned their original mission in order to engage in kinky sex with Earthlings and work on Rocky. Magenta insists that they return to their home planet now that they have been found out; Frank refuses and, instead, declares his intentions to put on a "floor show".

Under Frank's influence, Columbia, Rocky, Brad, and Janet perform song and dance routines while clad in lingerie ("Rose Tint My World (Floor Show)"). After, Frank entices them to lose all inhibition and give in to their natural carnal instincts, resulting in everyone beginning to engage inorgiastic sex( "Don't Dream It – Be It" ) before Frank leads them into the rousing concluding number of the floor show ( "Wild and Untamed Thing" ). The show comes to an abrupt end when Riff Raff and Magenta enter, wearing spacesuits and carryingray guns.Riff Raff declares that he is usurping Frank's authority and taking them all back to their home planet ( "Transit Beam" ). Frank makes a final plea for sympathy from Riff Raff, trying to make him understand his desire to spend the rest of his life having sex with Earthlings ( "I'm Going Home"). Riff Raff is unmoved and guns down Columbia, Frank, and Rocky before ordering Brad, Janet, and Dr. Scott to leave.

As the trio evacuates the castle, Riff Raff and Magenta express their excitement to return to their world and do the "Time Warp" again with their fellow Transylvanians ( "Spaceship" ). Brad and Janet watch as the castle blasts off into outer space, confused about the implications of their sexual escapades ( "Super Heroes" ). To conclude his tale, the Narrator says "and crawling on the planet's face, insects called the human race, lost in time, and lost in space – and meaning." As the show ends, The Usherette returns to recount the night's events ( "Science Fiction/Double Feature (Reprise)" ).

• In the original London and Los Angeles productions, "Sweet Transvestite" came before "Time Warp". This was changed for thefilm versionand was subsequently updated for the stage version when O'Brien revised the script for the 1990West Endrevival.
• "Charles Atlas Song" was replaced by a reworked version of the song, "I Can Make You a Man", for the film version. O'Brien's revision of the script in 1990 featured a hybrid of the two songs under the title "I Can Make You a Man", in the 1999 revised script this song was replaced by the film version, which continues to be used in all major productions. The reprise remains unchanged except for the title.

Other productions

Original Los Angeles production (American premiere)

Lou Adlerhad made millions with risky ventures such asMonterey Pop.His record label,Ode Recordswas becoming known for harvesting experimental talent.In the late winter of 1973, Adler was in London and attended a performance of the show withBritt Ekland.Acting on impulse and seeing a hit, he met backstage with producers and within 36 hours had secured the American theatrical rights.

The show premiered at theRoxy Theatrein Los Angeles on 24 March 1974, running for nine months.The cast was all new except for Tim Curry.The rest of the cast consisted of Abigail Haness as Janet, Bill Miller as Brad, Bruce Scott as Riff-Raff,Jamie Donnellyas Magenta/Trixie, Boni Enten as Columbia,Meat Loafas Eddie/Dr. Scott,Kim Milfordas Rocky Horror, andGraham Jarvisas the Narrator.Paul Jabaraplayed Dr. Frank-N-Furter when Curry left to film the movie.

The show played to a full house and a deal was made with20th Century Foxfor a film.Fox executiveGordon Stulbergsaw the show at the Roxy and agreed to invest $1 million in the film project.Adler's attempt to turn his club into a playhouse was successful.Meat Loafremembered different celebrities who would come to the show, resulting in him meetingElvis Presleyat a performance.

Original Sydney production (Australian premiere)

Harry M. Millerproduced the original Sydney production of Rocky Horror, which opened on 19 April 1974 at the New Arts Cinema (formerly The Astor, later The Valhalla and now an office building) inGlebe.It starredReg Livermoreas Frank-N-Furter, Jane Harders as Janet Weiss,Kate Fitzpatrickas Usherette and Magenta,Arthur Dignamas Narrator, Sal Sharah as Riff-Raff, John Paramor as Brad Majors, Graham Matters as Rocky, Maureen Elkner as Columbia, David Cameron as Eddie and Dr. Scott withBob Hudsonand Piero Von Arnam andJulie McGregor.

Original Melbourne/Adelaide production

After eighteen-month run in Sydney, Harry M. Miller's production moved to Melbourne, withMax Phippstaking over the star role. It opened at theRegent Palace Theatreon 24 October 1975 and ran through 19 months and 458 performances, finally closing on 28 May 1977.

The Melbourne production includedMax Phipps- Frank-N-Furter;Gregory Apps- Brad (later Stephen Clark); Paula Maxwell - Janet (later Shirley-Anne Kear, Diana Greentree);Tommy Dysart- narrator; Sal Sharah - Riff-Raff; Robyn Moase - Magenta (later Joan Brockenshire); Sue Smithers - Columbia (later Shirley-Anne Kear, Joan Millar);Graham Matters- Rocky (later Grant Whiteman, Clive Blackie); Terry Bader - Eddie/Dr Scott (later David Cameron, William Gluth).When Paula Maxwell left, resident stage director, Roland Rocchiccioli, moved Kear (at her request) into the role of Janet, and Joan Miller, who was an understudy, took over from Kear as Columbia. It was in Melbourne, during the Sword of Damocles number, that Grant Whiteman fell while swinging on ladder and being pursued byMax Phipps.Fortunately, there was a Doctor in the house. Without missing a beat, Rocchiccioli told Clive Blackie to get into the costume: "This is your big chance. You're on!" he said. The show picked up from where Whiteman had fallen and went-on without further hitch. Soon after that Whiteman left, and, to Blackie's surprise, Rocchiccioli put him into the role - without hesitation. He said to him: "You're the understudy. Of course you take over. That's what you're here for!" He proved a very popular Rocky. What he lacked in height he made-up for in muscle. The show then transferred to Adelaide, where it opened on 12 August 1977 at The Warner Theatre.Max Phipps,Diana Greentree, Joan Millar,Tommy Dysartand Joan Brockenshire went on to reprise their roles from the Melbourne production. Staged by Roland Rocchiccioli, the Adelaide production – which was a transfer of Jim Sharman's original Sydney and Melbourne productions, and adapted for the new theatre, was not a success, and closed after only two months. As Rocchiccioli said on ABC Television inAdelaide,talking withClive Hale:"It is the sameJim Sharmanproduction as Melbourne. It is Brian Thomson's design, except the set has been altered slightly because this is not a television theatre in the last days of its existence! "Rocchiccioli later said he was astonished that it did not work in Adelaide after playing in Melbourne for the two years previous. Some weeks the company did ten performances, so great was the demand for tickets. It would have gone on running - possibly for another year - ifMax Phippshad not decided to leave. He was exhausted. In the final monthsHarry M. Millerwas selling standing-room at the back of the theatre for up to 50-patrons per performance.

After several weeks in Adelaide,Jon FinlaysonreplacedMax Phippsas Frank-N-Furter. Max had come-in to the production at the last moment, after Darrell Hilton and Rocchiccioli agreed on a parting of the ways, just days before the opening night. Other cast members included Tony Preece as Brad;Keith Reid(who was the Melbourne understudy) as Riff-Raff; Bill Binks as Eddie/Dr. Scott; andShane Bourneas Rocky. The Adelaide reviews were savage, and killed the production. Everyone was taken by surprise, includingMax Phipps,who was brilliant in the role. Rocchiccioli said at the time: "It's baffling. Nothing has changed from Melbourne, and it's difficult to know why they hate it so much". It is the only time the Rocky Horror Show has not been critically applauded in Australia.The show closed after two months, after running from 12 August to October 1977.

Original New York City (Broadway) production

In early 1975, Adler closed the show at theRoxy Theatreafter a ten-month run. This gave actors time to return to the UK for the film version's shooting. Adler planned to open on Broadway just before the film's release. It was anticipated that this production would be as successful asJesus Christ Superstarand serve as a public vehicle for the film version.It was unsuccessful and closed after 45 performances.The cast was identical to that of the Roxy cast but with O'Brien in place of Scott as Riff-Raff.

Original San Francisco production

The third U.S. production opened at the Montgomery Playhousein San Francisco on 3 February 1976and played 103 performances, closing on 30 May.The San Francisco production was directed by A. Michael Amarino,with musical direction and arrangements byMichael Reno.The production had a new cast and starred David James as Frank.The opening night cast included Roslyn Roseman as Trixie/Usherette/Magenta, Needa Greene as Janet, Robert Reynolds as Brad, Richard Gee as the Narrator, Buddy King as Riff Raff, Paula Desmond as Columbia, Bob Dulaney as Rocky, and Emil Borelli as Eddie/Dr Scott, with back-up vocals by Vikki D'Orazi, William J. Tacke, and Kelly St. John.

Second London (West End) production

The Rocky Horror Showtransferred to the 820-seatComedy Theatreon Panton Street in theWest End,running from 6 April 1979 until 13 September 1980, closing the play's initial run of 2,960 performances. After occasional productions in the early 1980s, the play was revived for theTheatre Royal, Hanleytour in 1984 and still is performed regularly in the UK.

The Haymarket Production, Leicester

On Wednesday 8 August 1979 The Haymarket Production ofThe Rocky Horror Show,presented in association withCameron MackintoshandMichael White,began a month-long run at theLeicester Haymarket Theatre.After its Haymarket run followed a major national tour to Wolverhampton, Norwich, Leeds, Bristol, Newcastle, Birmingham, Brighton, York, Lincoln, Southsea, Oxford, and ending at Cork, Ireland in December 1979.

The lead part of Frank-N-Furter was played byDaniel Abineri.Others in the cast included Claire Lewis as Magenta/Usherette,Amanda Redmanas Janet Weiss, Terence Hillyer as Brad Majors,Nicholas Courtneyas Narrator, Brett Forrest as Riff Raff, Dee Robillard as Columbia, Gary Martin as Rocky,Trevor Byfieldas Eddie/Dr. Scott, Nicola Blackman, Martyn Boydon, Michael Kirk andSarah Payne.

Music

Theatre Upstairs at The Royal Court

• "Science Fiction/Double Feature"
• "Dammit, Janet!"
• "Over at the Frankenstein Place"
• "Sweet Transvestite"
• "TheTime Warp"
• "The Sword of Damocles"
• "I Can Make You a Man"
• "What Ever Happened to Saturday Night?"
• "Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch Me"
• "Once in a While"
• "Eddie's Teddy"
• "Planet, Schmanet, Janet"
• "Rose Tint My World/Don't Dream It, Be It/Wild and Untamed Thing "
• "I'm Going Home"
• "Superheroes"
• "Science Fiction/Double Feature (Reprise)"

_{At the Classic Cinema and King's Road Theatre (Formerly the Essoldo Cinema), the following songs were added: "I Can Make You a Man", a reprise of the same and "Eddie's Teddy".}

Broadway

• "Science Fiction" - Trixie
• "Damn-it Janet" - Brad and Janet
• "Over at the Frankenstein Place" - Janet, Brad, and Riff Raff
• "Sweet Transvestite" - Frank and Company
• "Time Warp" - Magenta, Columbia, Riff-Raff, and the Narrator
• "The Sword of Damocles" - Rocky
• "I can make you a Man" - Frank
• "Hot Patootie" - Eddie
• "I can make you a Man (Reprise)" - Frank
• "Eddie's Teddy" - Dr. Scott, Columbia, and Company
• "Once in a While" - Brad
• "Planet Schmanet Janet" - Frank
• "Rose Tint My World" - Frank and Company
• "Superheroes" - Company
• "Science Fiction (Reprise)" - Trixie
• "Sweet Transvestite (Reprise)" - Company
• "Time Warp (Reprise)" - Company

National and international productions

UK productions

The Rocky Horror Showhas toured the United Kingdom regularly since the 1990–91 West End revival at thePiccadilly Theatrein productions produced byRichard O'Brien's andHoward Panter'sRocky Horror Company.Notable celebrities have been cast includingDaniel Abineri,Peter Blake,Tim McInnerny,Anthony Head,Robin Cousins,Jason DonovanandJonathan Wilkesas Frank-N-Furter,Gina Bellmanas Janet Weiss,Edward Tudor-Poleas Riff Raff and TV'sCraig FergusonandAdrian Edmondsonas Brad Majors,Kate O’Sullivanas Magenta/Usherette.

Richard O'Brien's Rocky Horror Showcompleted its 2006–2007 tour on 14 July 2007 in Woking, Surrey after touring for almost eighteen months. The tour was directed by Christopher Luscombe and featuredDavid Bedellaas Frank. The 2006 tour cast, accompanied byRoger Lloyd-Packas the Narrator and author O'Brien, performed "The Time Warp"live in Trafalgar Square on 22 July 2006 as part ofThe Big Danceevent and was broadcast on BBC1'sDancing in the Street.In 2008 David Bedella released his first albumThe Dean St. Sessions,produced by Nathan Amzi, which included a duet with O'Brien singing "I'm Going Home" as a bonus video.

In March 2009, the show returned with a new UK tour starting in the autumn. With Christopher Luscombe returning as the director, the tour was a revival of the 2006–2007 production with some adjustments to the direction, lighting, choreography, costumes and musical arrangements. The tour opened on 17 September 2009 at theNew Wimbledon Theatreand closed on 4 December 2010 at the newly openedAylesbury Waterside Theatre.

The first leg of the tour ran from September 2009 to July 2010 with a short break over the Christmas period. David Bedella reprised his role as Frank. The second leg of the tour began on 1 September 2010 at theNew Victoria Theatre,Wokingwith several changes to the cast. During the UK tour's summer break director Christopher Luscombe and the show's creative team recreated the UK production inSeoul,South Koreawith a new cast of American, Australian and New Zealander actors and local celebrities as the Narrator. The production played from August until October 2010 before a five-weekNew Zealandtour in November and December with Richard O'Brien making a rare appearance as the Narrator.

2006 Charity concert

On 3 May 2006, abenefitconcert versionof the musical to raise money forAmnesty International.EntitledThe Rocky Horror Tribute Show,it was staged at theRoyal Court Theatre(where the show had its world premiere in 1973) as a one night only event hosted by Richard O'Brien. The cast featuredAnthony HeadandMichael Ballsharing the role of Frank-N-Furter,Ade EdmondsonandStephen Gatelysharing the role of Brad, Joanne Farrell andSophie Lawrencesharing the role of Janet,Kraig Thornberas Riff Raff,Toyah Willcoxas Magenta, Amy Rosefield as Columbia, Gary Amers as Rocky Horror,Ben Richardsas Eddie, Julian Littman as Dr. Scott, and original cast memberPatricia Quinnas The Usherette.Christopher Biggins,Rayner Bourton,Robin Cousins,Steve Pemberton,Tony Slattery,Jamie Theakstonand O'Brien served as the show's narrators, introducing each musical number.The concert also featured guest appearances from the original ColumbiaNell Campbell,andKimi Wong,O'Brien's first wife and cast member from the1975 film adaptation of the musical.

The concert was later released on DVD by Kultur International Films in October 2008.

2012–13 UK tour

In December 2012, a new production ofThe Rocky Horror Showbegan a year-long UK tour to celebrate the show's 40th anniversary.

Christopher Luscombe has returned to direct the production, which starsOliver Thorntonas Frank-N-Furter,Ben Forster(winner ofITV1seriesSuperstar) as Brad Majors until February 2013,Roxanne Pallett(ofEmmerdale) as Janet Weiss until May 2013 andRhydian Roberts(ofThe X Factor) as Rocky until March 2013. Unlike recent productions, the tour will not feature interchanging guest Narrators withPhilip Frankstaking on the role.

The show also featuresKristian Lavercombereturning to the role of Riff Raff, Abigail Jaye as Magenta/Usherette, Ceris Hine reprising the role of Columbia, Joel Montague as Eddie/Dr Scott, and Maria Coyne, Christos Dante, David Gale, and Rachel Grundy as the Phantoms, with Andrew Ahern as the swing.

Live broadcast/2015–16 UK tour

Main article:Rocky Horror Show Live

In 2015, the tour was staged at the LondonPlayhouse Theatreand also broadcast in many cinemas across Europe, as well as on theBBCin October 2015, with Richard O'Brien taking the role as Narrator for the London dates only. On opening night, he received seven standing ovations when appearing on-stage. Tickets for the first week sold out in 72 hours so a second week was added.A charity gala night on 17 September at the Playhouse featured actorsStephen Fry,Anthony Head,Mel Giedroyc,Adrian Edmondsonand former Spice GirlEmma Buntonsharing the role of Narrator.A UK-wide tour followed the London production.

Australian productions

Riverina Trucking Company Production

In 1978,The Rocky Horror Showreceived its firstregionalproduction of Australia. Under the direction of Terry O'Connell and Les Winspear, the production was staged by theRiverina Trucking Company(RTC) in the city ofWagga Wagga,where it played for a three-week run. The cast featured Terry O'Connell as Frank-N-Furter,Bob Bainesas Narrator, Kim Hillas as Usherette, Lynne Erskine as Janet Weiss, Toby Prentice as Brad Majors, Myles O'Meara as Riff Raff, Janette Crowe as Magenta, Elaine Mangan as Columbia, Les Winspear as Rocky Horror, and Ken Moffat as Eddie/Dr. Scott.

In 1981, director Peter Barclay's new interpretation of RTC production, marked by a fusion of directorial integrity and razzle-dazzle of colour and movement, opened on 22 July 1981 at Civic Theatre,Wagga Wagga.The cast included Terry O'Connell as Frank-N-Furter (reprising his role from the 1978 production), Annie Stanford as Janet, Paul Minifie as The Narrator, Bob Baines (another former member of the 1978 production) as Riff Raff, andWayne Pygramas Rocky Horror.

1981-1982 Tour

Wilton Morley's new production ofThe Rocky Horror Showopened 6 October 1981 at theTheatre Royal, Sydney.The Sydney revival show toured successfully to Melbourne, Rockhampton, Townsville, Mount Isa, Canberra, Newcastle, Brisbane, Hobart, Launceston, Perth and Adelaide.David Toguri(who had previously done the choreography for the 1975film adaptation of the musical) directed and choreographed the revival show.

The cast featuredDaniel Abinerias Frank-N-Furter, who had previously played the role in the first UK tour in 1979 and for a year in London's West End Comedy Theatre in 1980,Antoinette Byronas Janet Weiss, David Frezza as Brad Majors, Perry Bedden (a cast member of the original1975 film) as Riff Raff, Kerry Myers as Magenta/Usherette, Gina Mendoza as Columbia,Steve J. Spearsas Eddie/Dr. Scott (later replaced byIgnatius Jonesafter the Sydney season), and Jay Hackett as Rocky Horror.During the tour, the role of The Narrator was shared between three different actors:Stuart Wagstaff,Ian "Molly" Meldrum(for 3 weeks in February during the Melbourne season)andNoel Ferrier(during the Adelaide season).

1984 Tour

In 1984 Wilton Morley revived the show to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the original Australian production and also marksDaniel Abineri's second Australian outing as Frank-N-Further and his directorial debut. Although Abineri did play the role for the majority of the run, at the beginning of the tour Garry Scale took the lead.Later, at the Rialto Theatre in Brisbane, set designer Geoff Bieleseldused different stage levels to give the impression of space, which was an adaptation based on original designs by Brian Thomson. In Brisbane and SydneyReg Livermore,the show's original Frank-N-Furter, was cast in the same role.

The cast featuredAnne Loobyas Janet Weiss, David Garrett as Brad Majors (later Graeme McKeachie during the Brisbane/Sydney seasons), David Wheeler as Riff Raff, Suzanne Dudley as Magenta/Usherette (later Nataly Mosco during the Brisbane/Sydney seasons), Jill Watt as Columbia (later Cassandra Webb, Gina Mendoza),Wayne Pygramas Eddie/Dr. Scott, Ray Coughlin as Rocky Horror, andStuart Wagstaffas Narrator (early in the tour David Clendinning).

1985 Rural Tour

Peter Bateydirected the new all-star revival-production, which starred Joe Daniels in the central role of Frank-N-Furter. The show was mounted for limited engagements from August till November 1985 inTownsville,Cairns,Mount Isa,Mackay,Gladstone,Rockhampton,Tweed Heads,Newcastle,Burnie,Launceston,Hobart,Canberra,Wagga Wagga,Albury,Wangaratta,Shepparton,Warragul,andBallarat.

The production boasted a cast of popular music and television stars, such asSomebody's ImagevocalistRussell Morrisas Riff Raff, soap starsMaria Mercedesas Magenta,Ken Jamesas Brad andVictoria Nicollsas Janet, singer-songwriterGlenn Shorrockas Eddie/Dr. Scott, Margaret Coyne as Columbia and Matthew Watters as Rocky.

1986–1988 Australasia Tour

Morley's production was re-launched yet again in 1986, withDaniel Abineriboth as director and in the lead role of Frank-N-Furter. This time the tour commenced in New Zealand, where its cast included local actorsAndrew Binnsas Brad, Ann Wilson as Janet, Andrea Cunningham as Magenta/Usherette, Rachel King as Columbia andRussell Croweas Eddie/Dr. Scott. For a brief stint, former New Zealand Prime MinisterRobert Muldoonappeared as the Narrator.

The following year, the production transferred to thePrincess Theatre(and later theComedy Theatre) inMelbourne,Australia for an eight-month run, and toured Australia for several years visitingSydney,Perth,Tweed Heads,Brisbane(where it was staged as part of theWorld Expo 88),Parramatta,NewcastleandCanberra.

The cast featured Daniel Abineri as Frank-N-Furter, Megan Shapcott as Janet Weiss,Simon Westawayas Brad Majors, David Wheeler as Riff Raff, Lyn Shakespeare as Magenta/Usherette, Michelle Argue as Columbia (later Gina Mendoza),Steve Bastonias Rocky Horror, and The Narrator variously was played byGordon Chater,Stuart Wagstaff and others.

By the time the tour reached Brisbane, Daniel Abineri had retired as director and star and – based on Abineri's original production, Wilton Morley took over duties, withSimon Westaway(who had played previously Brad in the Australian tour) as Frank-N-Furter. Other cast changes included: Ann Wilson and Andrew Binns as Janet and Brad (reprising their roles from the New Zealand tour),Bob Baines(and later Greg Parke) as Riff Raff, Luz Yeomans as Magenta/Usherette, Walter Grkovic as Eddie /Dr. Scott, Anthony Russell as Rocky Horror, andBernard Kingas Narrator.

The production ended with a second New Zealand tour, which was directed by Terry O'Connell (late of the Riverina Trucking Company productions) withSimon Westawayas Frank-N-Furter. The rest of the cast mainly comprised New Zealand talent, including actor/director John Banas and comedianBilly T. Jamesalternating as the Narrator. The tour visitedWellington,Auckland,Palmerston North,Christchurch,Dunedinand officially came to an end in December 1988.

It has been noted for being the last production based on the original show's script and set design, before readaptation for the 1990 UK West End revival.

1992 Tour

In 1992, a revival production was launched by producer Paul Dainty under the titleThe New Rocky Horror Show.Directed and designed byNigel Triffitt,it toured Australia, boasting a troupe of well-known Australian soap stars and comedians. Tour commenced Melbourne Comedy Theatre 2 July 1992 and the cast featuredCraig McLachlanas Frank-N-Furter (laterMarcus Graham),Gina Rileyas Janet Weiss (laterAlly Fowler), Stephen Kearney as Brad Majors (laterGlenn Butcher), Linda Nagle as Magenta/ Usherette,Peter Rowsthornas Riff Raff,Alyssa-Jane Cookas Columbia,Wilbur Wildeas Eddie/Dr. Scott (laterFrankie J Holden), Christopher Kirby as Rocky Horror, andRed Symonsas The Narrator.

1996 Tour

Nigel Triffitt's interpretation of the musical was revived in 1996 for a new national tour. The tour commenced in February at theLyric TheatreinBrisbane,withMarcus Graham,Glenn Butcher,Peter Rowsthorn,Wilbur Wilde,andRed Symonsreprising their roles from the 1992 tour. The new cast members featuredKym Wilsonas Janet Weiss, Lucy Briant as Magenta,Jo Beth Taylorin the double role as Columbia and Usherette, and Ron Reeve as Rocky Horror.

During thePerthseason of the tour,NeighboursstarJason Donovantook over fromMarcus Grahamas Frank-N-Further.

When production completed its tour inAdelaide,the final cast featuredBoom Crash Operavocalist Dale Ryder as Frank-N-Furter,Jane Turneras Janet Weiss, Peter Rowsthorn (who started the tour in the role of Riff Raff) as Brad Majors, Richard Piper as Riff Raff, Lucy Briant as Magenta/Usherette,Annie Jonesas Columbia/Usherette,George Kapiniarisas Eddie/Dr. Scott, Ron Reeve as Rocky Horror, singerKamahlas Narrator.

The following year, in 1997, the production was revived for a tour ofHong Kong,featuring Dale Ryder as Frank-N-Furter, Lucy Briant as Janet,Geoff Paineas Brad,George Kapiniarisas Riff Raff, Jenny Vuletic as Magenta//Usherette, Hali Gordon as Columbia, Michael- John Hurney as Eddie/Dr. Scott Ron Reeve as Rocky and Harry Wong as Narrator.

1998 Sydney Revival

In July 1998, Nigel Triffitt re-mounted his interpretation ofThe New Rocky Horror Showat Sydney'sStar City Casino,to celebrate the musical's 25th anniversary. The cast featuredTim Fergusonas Frank-N-Furter,Tottie Goldsmithas Janet Weiss,Dee Smartas Columbia/Usherette, and Jennifer Vuletic as Magenta/Usherette, whileGlenn Butcher,Peter Rowsthorn,Wilbur Wilde,Ron ReeveandRed Symons(who all appeared in the original 1992 and 1996 tours of Triffitt's production) reprised their roles as Brad, Riff Raff, Eddie/Dr. Scott, Rocky and Narrator.

2004 Brisbane Revival

From 2 November to 28 November 2004, a revival ofThe Rocky Horror Showwas staged at theTwelfth Night TheatreinBrisbane,under the direction of Tony Alcock, and produced by theOn the Boards Theatre Company.The cast featuredStefan Cooper-Foxas Frank-N-Furter, Crystal Taylor as Janet Weiss, Brad Kendrick as Brad Majors, Venessa Crowley as Magenta and The Usherette, Graham Moore as Riff Raff, Jacy Lewis as Columbia,David Knijnenburgas Eddie and Dr. Scott, andSteven Tandyas The Narrator.

2004 Charity Concert

In November 2004, the cast of the Australian soap operaNeighboursstaged a benefit concert production ofRocky Horror,to raise money for the charitiesVariety Club Australiaand theTaralye School for Deaf Children.The concert starredMaria Mercedesas Frank-N-Furter (becoming the first woman to play the role),Alan Fletcheras Brad,Natalie Bassingthwaighte(who also produced the show) as Janet,Brett Swainas Riff Raff,Marcella Russoas Magenta,Marisa Warringtonas Columbia,Bernard Curryas Eddie,Terence Donovanas Dr. Scott,Blair McDonoughas Rocky Horror,Ian Smithas The Narrator, andNatalie Blairas the Usherette.

The concert ran as a one night only engagement at theRegent Theatrein Melbourne. The event raised $200,000 for the chosen charities.

2008 Australian Revival

In 2008,Gale Edwardsstaged a revival ofThe Rocky Horror Showat the Star Theatre in Sydney, Australia, where it played from 12 February to 30 March. The production starrediOTAas Frank-N-Furter, Kellie Rhode as Janet Weiss,Andrew Bevisas Brad MajorsTamsin Carrollas Magenta and the usherette,Paul Capsisas Riff Raff,Sharon Millerchipas Columbia (a role that won her aHelpmann Award for Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical),Michael Cormickas Eddie and Dr. Scott, Simon Farrow as Rocky Horror, andJohn Watersas The Narrator.

The revival later transferred to theComedy Theatrein Melbourne, where it played a seven-month run (from September 2008 to March 2009).Television presenterGretel Killeenreplaced Waters as the narrator for the first half of the Melbourne run, while media personalityDerryn Hinchplayed the role for the remainder of the run.

2014–2015 Australian Tour

In January 2014, a new Australian tour of the UK production began to celebrate the show's 40th anniversary. While keeping a similar stage to the one in the UK Tour, it featured a new cast withCraig McLachlanreprising the role of Frank, which he played in the 1992 Australian Production. Additional cast members includeTim Maddrenas Brad,Christie Whelan Browne(laterTeagan Woulters) as Janet, Ashlea Pyke as Columbia,Erika Heynatzas Magenta/Usherette, Nicholas Christo as Eddie/Dr. Scott, Brendan Irving as Rocky, and Tony Farrell as the Narrator.Kristian Lavercombereprises his role of Riff Raff from both the UK Tour and the New Zealand production. The Phantoms are played by Vincent Hooper, Luigi Lucente, Meghan O'Shea, Angela Scundi, and James Maxfield.

The tour premiered in Brisbane on 10 January 2014 at theQueensland Performing Arts Centreand ran until 9 February. The tour then transferred to Perth'sCrown Theatreand ran from 16 February 2014 to 9 March 2014. The performance transferred to theAdelaide Festival Centreto run from 21 March 2014 to 13 April 2014 with a preview on 20 March 2014. Richard O'Brien took over the role of the Narrator for the run in Adelaide. The performance then transferred to theMelbourne Comedy Theatre.It ran from 26 April 2014 with previews from 23 April 2014 before finishing its run on 22 June 2014.

The tour then took a break due to scheduling conflicts and McLachlan's involvement inThe Doctor Blake Mysteriesbefore transferring to theSydney Lyric Theatrewhere it ran from 15 April 2015 to 7 June 2015. It featured new additional replacement cast members which includedStephen Mahyas Brad, Amy Lehpamer as Janet, Angelique Cassimatis as Columbia, Jayde Westaby as Magenta/Usherette, andBert Newtonas the Narrator. The Phantoms are played by Darren Tyler, Drew Weston, and Suzanne Steele.

The performance then returned for its final encore back at theMelbourne Comedy Theatre.It ran from 12 June 2015 before concluding on 19 July 2015 after being extended for one additional week due to popular demand. O'Brien took over the role of the Narrator for a week in Melbourne.

In December 2017, an encore tour began in Adelaide.Craig McLachlanbriefly reprised his portrayal of Frank-N-Furter, but had to drop out of the production when it was alleged that during the original 2014 tour ofRocky Horror,hesexually assaultedcast membersErika Heynatz,Christie Whelan Browneand Angela Scundi.Ensemble member Adam Rennie took over the role of Frank throughout the rest of Adelaide season, and continued to play the part in Brisbane and Sydney, before being replaced byTodd McKenneyfor the Melbourne run of the show.

50th Anniversary Australian Tour

In February 2023, the tour began at theTheatre Royalin Sydney starringJason Donovanas Frank N Furter andMyf Warhurstas The Narrator.Throughout the tour, the role of Frank N Furter was alternated with West-End performerDavid Bedellaand the narrator withNicholas Hammond.Additional cast members include Stellar Perry as Magenta/Usherette, Henry Rollo as Riff Raff, Ethan Jones as Brad,Deirdre Khooas Janet, Loredo Malcolm as Rocky, Darcey Eagle as Columbia and Eliis Dolan as Eddie/Dr Scott.

On April 19, the show's creatorRichard O'Brienjoined the production for its 50th-anniversary opening night gala at theAdelaide Festival Theatre,sharing the role of Narrator with Myf Warhurst.

European productions

Belgian productions

In 1978, from 29 April to 10 June 1978, the Belgian production of the Rocky Horror Show was staged at Teater Arena Ghent inBelgium,under the direction of Jaak Van de Velde. The cast featured Daan Van den Durpel as Frank-N-Furter,Linda Lepommeas Janet, Marijn Devalck as Brad, Wim Huys as Riff-Raff, Carmen Jonckheere as Magenta/Usherette, Chris Thys as Columbia, Jakob Beks as Eddie/Dr. Scott, Paul Codde as Rocky Horror, and Bert Van Tichelen as The Narrator. The libretto was translated by Hugo Heinen and Rene Solleveld.

Credits: Production 1978. Director: Jaak Van de Velde; Decor and Costumes: Jacques Berwouts; Choreography: Lilly De Munter; Assistant Choreography: Daan Van Den Durpel; Photography: Guido De Leeuw; Sound: Jean-Pierre Bouckaert, Luc Vandeputte and Jacques Veys; Sound design: Jean-Pierre Bouckaert, Raf Lenssens and Luc Vandeputte, Backing: Nancy Dee; Music: Tony Boast, Raf Lenssens, Walter Stes and David Warwick.

The show was later remounted at the same venue from 19 November 1983 to 7 January 1984. The cast featured Daan Van den Durpel and Marijn Devalck reprising their portrayals of Frank-N-Furter and Brad, Norma Hendy as Janet, Karel Deruwe as Riff Raff, Daisy Haegeman as Magenta/Usherette, Annick Christiaens as Columbia, Jan de Bruyne as Eddie/Dr. Scott, Jo De Backer as Rocky Horror, and David Davidse as The Narrator. The show closed in early January the following year.

Credits: Production 1983–1984. Director: Jaak Van de Velde; Decor and Costumes: Jacques Berwouts; Choreography: Daan Van Den Durpel; Photography: Guido De Leeuw; Backing: Erna Plasterman; Orchestra: Tony Boast, Bart Bracke, Filip Demeyere, Willy Seeuws and Walter Stes.

Danish productions

The musical opened at the Gladsaxe Theater inCopenhagen,Denmarkon 28 September 1974. The cast featuredWilly Rathnovas Dr. Frank-N-Furter, Kirsten Peüliche as Janet Weiss,Eddie Skolleras Brad Majors,Jesper Kleinas Riff-Raff, Lykke Nielsen as Magenta/Usherette,Lisbet Lundquistas Columbia,Otto Brandenburgas Eddie/Dr. Scott, Bent Warburg as Rocky Horror, andJørgen Buckhøjas The Narrator.

Two revival shows of the Danish production were staged under the direction of Per Pellesen, at theAalborg Theater,Jutland in 1992 and at theNørrebros Theater,Copenhagen in 2003.

Dutch productions

A Dutch-language version of the musical opened on 18 March 1976 at the Theater Royal, a former cinema, inNieuwendijk,Netherlands.Produced by René Solleveld, who also served as co-translator for the libretto, working with screenwriter Hugo Heinen. Directed by Derek Goldby; choreography by Serge-Henri Valcke; decor and costumes by Bob Ringwood; musical direction by Ruud Bos and performed by, the Amsterdam-based rock band, "Water".

The cast featured Hugo Metsers as Dr. Frank-N-Furter, Trudy de Jong as Janet Weiss,Derek de Lintas Brad Majors, Hans Beijer as Riff-Raff,Moniek Toeboschas Magenta/Usherette, Thea Ranft as Columbia, Robert Funcke as Eddie/Dr. Scott, Peter van de Wouw as Rocky Horror, and Jan Staal as The Narrator.

The show only ran for a month, before poor ticket sales forced it to close.

French productions

A French-language version of the musical was staged at theThéâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin,Parisin 1975. Production by Jean-Pierre Reyes in association with Michael White. Original text and music booklet by Richard O'Brien; adapted into French byJavier Arroyueloand Rafael Lopez Sanchez, the song's lyrics were translated byAlain Boublil;directed by Pierre Spivakoff; sets and costumes by Elisabeth Saurel and choreography by Victor Upshaw.

The cast featured Pierre Spivakoff as Dr. Frank-N-Furter, Nathalie Brehal as Janet Weiss, Roger Mirmont as Brad Majors (renamed Paul in the production), Gérard Surugue as Riff-Raff,Myriam Mézièresas Magenta/The Usherette, Celia Booth as Columbia,Ticky Holgadoas Eddie/Dr. Scott, Jeffrey Kime as Rocky Horror, Geoffrey Carey as The Narrator.

German productions

In 1980, two different interpretations of the musical were staged in Germany.

In 1980 directorWalter Bockmayer,released The Rocky Horror Show in Essen as a German premiere, which opened on 20 January 1980 at the Grillo-Theater. This production deviated greatly from the original London productions in regards to characterisation, costuming and set design. Instead of the morbid castle Bockmayer's extravagant design set his lustful Transylvanians in a sterile hospital on time travel.

Frank-N-Furter was played by the American guest star Decoven C. Washington, who thus became the first black man to embody the main antagonist.The cast also featured Rotraut Rieger as Janet Weiss, Detlev Greisner as Brad Majors, Fritz Brieserheister as Riff-Raff, Jutta Bryde as Magenta, Sue Hürzeler as Columbia, Yoyo Petit as Eddie, Manfried Hilbig as Dr. Scott, Till Krabbe as Rocky Horror,Siegfried Wittigas Narrator, and Helmut Fülberth as Usherette.

The second was a production imported from England by producer Cameron Mackintosh, which ran briefly in October/November. The show was supposed to have an extensive run, but a lack of co-operation from the German producers saw Mackintosh pull the show after only a few weeks.Mackintosh's production primarily featured a cast of English actors, which includedJeff Shankleyas Frank-N-Furter,Philip Brethertonas Brad, Perry Bedden (a cast member from the film adaptation ofRocky Horror) as Riff-Raff,Trevor Byfieldas Eddie/Dr. Scott, andNicholas Courtneyas The Narrator.

Norwegian production

The musical premiered on 11 October 1977 at theOslo Nye CentralteatretinOslo,Norway,boasting a cast of both established actors and popular names from the music industry. The production was directed byDavid Toguri(with assistance from Brian Thomson), while Richard O'Brien's original script was translated into Norwegian by actor Johan Fillinger and musicianOle Paus.The show generated heated controversy in the press, with newspapers and commentators declaring that the show signified the decline of morality in the country. But despite the press' hostility, the show performed a total of 129 times, before officially closing 18 March 1978.

The cast featuredKnut Husebøas Dr. Frank-N-Furter, Kari Ann Grønsund as Janet Weiss (renamed "Janee" in the production), Ivar Nørve as Brad Majors (renamed "Jan" ),Jahn Teigenas Riff-Raff,Gro Anita Schønnas Magenta and The Usherette,Julie Egeas Columbia, Per Elvis Granberg as Eddie,Egil Åsmanas Dr. Scott, Zakhir Helge Linaae as Rocky Horror, andBjarne Bøas The Narrator.

Spanish productions

The first Spanish staging of the musical was performed inMadrid,Spainfrom September 1974 to July 1975, which was presented as "a sexual satirical musical" directed by Gil Carretero. The libretto was translated and adapted byJuan José Plansand Roberto Estevez, who toned down the original script's profanity an approach in response to censorship during the Franco regime.

The cast featured Alfonso Nadal as Frank-N-Furter (renamed Frank-Burguesa), Flora Maria Alvaro as Janet Weiss (renamed Sibilia Cooley), Miguel Angel Godo as Brad Majors (renamed Thiero Smith), Alberto Berco as The Narrator, Pedro Mari Sanchez as Rocky Horror, Ricardo Zabala as Riff Raff, Raquel Ramirez as Columbia, Adolfo Rodriguez as Eddie/Dr. Scott andMayra Gómez Kempin the double role as Magenta/ Usherette.

The show opened Cerebro Music Hall, playing every weeknight as an adults-only event at 11:00 pm to standing room only. Saturday nights would also include a second show that played at 1:00 am. The show received considerable media attention, due to its boundary-pushing themes being considered as a personal attack towards theFranco Regimethat was ruling the country at that time.

After completing its run at the La Discoteca Cerebro, the show reopened at theTeatro Valle-Inclán,where it played from August to October 1975.

In 1977, a Catalan-language version of the musical directed by Ventura Pons and produced by Jordi Morell, with the slogan "L'espectacle més desmadrat del segle"(The most riotous show of the century),premiered on 4 March 1977 at Teatro Romea inBarcelona.The libretto was translated by Narcissus Comadira, who, like the translators of the Madrid production, changed the names of the three leads, Frank-N-Further, Janet Weiss and Brad Majors. The characters were renamed Dr. Frank Esteve, Anna Prou Grossa and Ramon Poch. The cast featured Oriol Tramvia as Frank, Maria Cinta as "Anna", Jordi Ponti as "Ramon", Guillem Paris as Riff Raff, Christa Leem as Magenta and The Usherette, Dolores Laffite as Columbia, Enric Pous as Eddie/Dr. Scott, Pau Bizarro as Rocky Horror, Biel Moll as The Narrator.

European Tour 1996–2005

David Nehls(left) as Riff Raff and William E. Lester as Frank-N-Furter in the 1996 European tour ofThe Rocky Horror Show

Directed byChristopher Malcolm(the original Brad), Choreographed by Stacey Haynes and co-produced with BC&E German Producers, the cast of the 1996–2005 European Tour included: Bob Simon/William E. Lester/Paul Pecorino as Frank-N-Furter; David Schmittou as Brad Majors; Ellen Hoffman as Janet WeissAmanda-Jane Manning;Caroline Liadakis/Jo Gibb/Lisa Boucher as Columbia; Sherry Hart/Lydia Taylor/Karin Inghammar as Magenta;David Nehls/Gene Dante/Brenden Lovett as Riff Raff;David Velarde as Rocky Horror; Ted Anderson as Eddie/Dr. Scott; and Hans B. Goetzfried as The Narrator.

A soundtrack CD was released by Lava Records/Polymedia International Music Service. This had been recorded in January 1996 at the Livingstone Studios in London.

European Tour 2008–09

The 2008-9 European tour began at the Admiralspalast Theater in Berlin, Germany in November 2008. Performers included Rob Morton Fowler as Frank-N-Furter; Ceri-Lyn Cissone as Janet; Chris Ellis-Stanton as Brad;Stuart Matthew Priceas Riff Raff; Maria Franzen as Magenta; Kerry Winter as Columbia; Jack Edwards as Eddie/Dr. Scott; and Andrew Gordon-Watkins as Rocky.

European Tour 2014–15

The 2014-15 European tour began at theLanxess ArenainColognein late October 2014 before travelling to Zurich, Basel, Dortmund, Bremen, Düsseldorf, Stuttgart, Vienna, Frankfurt am Main and Berlin among other venues.The cast included Rob Morton Fowler as Frank-N-Furter, Harriet Bunton as Janet,David Ribias Brad,Stuart Matthew Priceas Riff Raff, Hannah Cadec as Columbia, Maria Franzén as Magenta, Vincent Gray as Rocky and Charles Brunton as Eddie/Dr. Scott.

European Tour 2017–18

Stuart Matthew Priceas Riff Raff in the European tour ofThe Rocky Horror Show

A European tour ofRocky Horrorcommenced inColognein Germany in October 2017, visiting venues across Germany and Italy before ending inHanoverin April 2018.

The cast includes: Gary Tushaw - Frank-N-Furter;Sophie Isaacs- Janet; Felix Mosse - Brad;Stuart Matthew Price- Riff Raff; Anna Lidman - Magenta; Holly Atterton - Columbia; Ryan Goscinski - Rocky; and Daniel Fletcher - Eddie / Dr. Scott

U.S. productions

1978 Jericho production

In December 1978, the musical was staged for an eleven night run at theWestbury Music FestivalinJericho, New York.This was the second official production in the US after the 1975 Broadway production, and after the film's release.

The cast featured Justin Ross as Frank-N-Furter,Kristen Meadowsas Janet Weiss, Stephan Burns as Brad Majors, Richard Casper as Riff-Raff, Diane Duncan as Magenta and Trixie, the Westbury Popcorn Girl (a version of The Usherette), Kitty Preston as Columbia, Robert Zanfini as Eddie and Dr. Scott, Michael Hawke as Rocky Horror, Randolph Walker as The Narrator.

During the first night, the audience called back to the actors, as they did with the film. The cast were unsure how to react. Despite the unexpected heckling, the show was a success.

1980 North American production

The Rocky Horror Showtoured North America. The cast featured Frank Gregory as Frank-N-Furter,Marcia Mitzmanas Janet, Frank Piergo as Brad, Pendleton Brown as Riff Raff, Lorelle Brina as Magenta, Meghan Duffy as Trixie, C. J. Critt as Columbia,Kim Milfordas Rocky, and Steve Lincoln as the Narrator.

2000 Broadway revival

The Rocky Horror Showhad a longer revival onBroadwayfrom October 2000 to January 2002 at theCircle in the Square Theatreand featuredTom Hewitt(laterTerrence Mann) as Frank-N-Furter,Alice Ripleyas Janet,Jarrod Emick(alsoLuke Perry) as Brad,Raúl Esparza(laterSebastian Bach) as Riff Raff,Joan Jettas Columbia/Usherette (laterAna Gasteyer),Lea DeLaria(laterJason Wooten) as Eddie/Dr. Scott, andDaphne Rubin-Vegaas Magenta.

From October 2001 to January 2002, several guest celebrities played the Narrator role normally performed byDick Cavett(Kate Clintontook over for a week while Cavett was on vacation), includingGilbert Gottfried,Sally Jesse Raphael,Robin Leach,magiciansPenn & Teller,New York Post columnistCindy Adams,MTV personalityDave Holmes,and talk show hostJerry Springer.It is suggested that the revival, like other shows running at the time, closed early because of financial losses during the time following9/11:Rubin-Vega recalled, "It went from full house to practically two people."The revival was nominated for the following Tony Awards: Best Actor: Tom Hewitt; Best Costume Designer: David C. Woolard; Best Director: Christopher Ashley; and Best Musical Revival.

35th Anniversary benefit performance

In October 2010,Kenny Ortegadirected a benefit performance ofRocky Horrorto celebrate the musical's 35th anniversary.The show was staged as a one-night only event at theWiltern TheatreinLos Angeles,and featuredJulian McMahonas Frank,Matthew Morrisonas Brad,Lea Michele(Act 1) andNicole Scherzinger(Act 2) as Janet, Scherzinger as The Usherette,Evan Rachel Woodas Magenta,Lucas Grabeelas Riff Raff,Melora Hardinas Columbia,Jorge Garciaas Eddie,George Lopezas Dr. Scott, Mike Breman as Rocky, andJack NicholsonandDanny DeVitosharing the role of The Criminologist.The performance also featured a special guest appearance fromRocky HorrorveteransTim CurryandBarry Bostwick,who joined the anniversary cast for an encore of "The Time Warp".

The event's proceeds went to the charityThe Painted Turtle,aCaliforniacamp for children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses.

2019 Salem production

In October 2019, the musical was staged in the capitol ofOregonatSalem's Historic Grand Theatrewith professional regional theatre company Enlightened Theatrics. Presented to coincide with the 45th Anniversary, the show ran from 9 October through 3 November, and starred Rhansen Mars as Frank-N-Furter, Neely Golightly as Riff Raff, Margo Schembre as Magenta, and Cassandra Pangelinan as Columbia. Following the previews for this production, the nation's first openly transgender mayor,Stu Rasmussen,moderated post-show talk backs with the cast.

2023 Central Square Theater production

In October—December 2023, a production ofThe Rocky Horror Showwas produced with a majority transgender and nonbinary production team and cast atCentral Square Theaterin Cambridge, MA. The musical was co-directed by Lee Mikeska Gardner (CST's Artistic Director) and Jo Michael Rezes for the 50th anniversary of the musical's London debut at theRoyal Court Theatre'sTheatre Upstairs: "This production is attempting to get back to the roots of the radical nature of the 1973 show by giving it a 2023, 50-year anniversary twist by having five trans and non-binary actors in major roles in the production...trying to bring it back to the root of what the show was originally, as transgressive and radical and shocking."Rezes is the first openly nonbinary director to stageRocky Horrorregionally in the United States, with their version of the show emphasizing gender rehearsal,phobias oftransmedicalism,and transgender representation on US stages.

Canadian Productions

1976 Toronto

In 1976, the musical, in a production by The Actors' Stage Company, received its Canadian premiere at theRyerson TheatreinToronto.The cast includedBrent Carveras Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a youngKim Cattrallas Janet Weiss,Ross Douglasas Brad Majors,Louis Negin(who also served as the production's director) as Riff-Raff, andTabby Johnsonas Columbia. The show ran for three weeks from 29 June to 17 July.

2018 Stratford Festival

In 2018, the world renownedStratford Festival;more synonymous with the works of William Shakespeare and other classics performed inrepertorypresentedRocky Horroras part of its 2018 season.Choreographed and Directed by Stratford stalwartDonna Feore,Rocky Horrorplayed to packed houses, and was extended multiple times past its originally scheduled closing date of Halloween; finally closing on 2 December 2018 as the longest running production in the Stratford Festival's 66-year history.

Latin American productions

1975 Brazilian production

In February 1975,The Rocky Horror Showmade its debut at Teatro da Praia inRio de Janeiro,Brazil.The libretto was translated and adapted byJorge Mautner,Joe Rodrix and Kao Rossman, in whose hands saw a great deal of Richard O'Brien's original script adapted to suit Brazilian audiences.As the Hollywood horror and sci-fi films that the musical references were not that well known in Brazil at that time, references to the local culture was instead incorporated into the show. (For example: The lyric "What ever happened to Faye Wray" in the floor show sequence was changed to reference popular Brazilian samba singerCarmen Miranda.)

The cast featuredEduardo Condeas Dr. Frank-N-Furter, Diana Strella as Janet Weiss, Wolf Maia as Brad Majors,Tom Zéas Riff-Raff, Betina Viany as Magenta,Vera Settaas Columbia,Zé Rodrixas Eddie and Dr. Scott, Acácio Gonçalves as Rocky Horror,Nildo Parenteas The Narrator, andLucélia Santosas Baleira (a character possibly based on The Usherette from the original show).

1975 Argentinian production

In July 1975, Héctor Cavallero and Leonardo Barujel staged Gil Carretero's vision ofThe Rocky Horror Showat Teatro Pigalle inBuenos Aires,Argentina.The show was directed by Gil Carretero, who also mounted and directed the Madrid production, and libretto was adapted by Jorge Schussheim. The characters Frank-N-Furter, Brad and Janet were renamed to Frank Burguesa, Ceiro and Sibila. The Usherette renamed to Acomodadora.

The cast featured Osvaldo Alé as "Frank Burguesa",Valeria Lynchas "Sibila Cooley", Ricardo Pald as "Theiro Smith", Sergio Villar as Riff-Raff, Linda Peretz as Magenta / Acomodadora, Anna Maria Cores as Columbia, Carlos Wibratt as Eddie and Dr. Scott, Eddie Sierra (aka Yeffry) as Rocky, andRolo Puenteas The Narrator. Martha Hendrix and Enrique Quintanilla (Fantasmas).

The show opened at a cabaret-style venue. A few days after the premiere, unknown assailants threw a Molotov cocktail at the theater, which aimed to cause casualties. There was a minor fire that did not damage the hall, some functions were suspended, but the show continued and ran for three months.Triple Awas believed to have been responsible, employing violent tactics against suspected dissidents and subversives.Due to political persecutions, frequent threats and censorship, the company was disbanded.

1976 Mexican production

Richard O'Brien's musical first came to Mexico in 1976 through the pioneering efforts ofJulissa,Mexican actress, producer and singer."El Show de Terror de Rocky",premiered on 11 March in a novel concept of cabaret theater, in the Versailles hall of the now defunct Hotel of the Prado. It later transferred to Teatro Venustiano Carranza.

Julissa's Spanish translation of song lyrics includes changes to the names of main characters - Brad and Janet become Carlos and Chelo while Dr. Scott is instead Dr. Carrillo.

The cast featured Julissa as "Chelo",Gonzalo Vegaas Dr. Frank-N-Furter, Hector Ortiz as "Carlos", Luis Tomer as Riff-Raff, Paloma Zozaya as Magenta and Usherette, Norma Lendech as Columbia, Lauro Pavón as Eddie and "Dr. Carrillo", Cecil Goudie as Rocky Horror, and Manuel Gurria as Narrator.

A cast recording of the production was released on LP in a small volume, later converted to CD-R and eventually a commercial CD.

In 1986, a second production was staged in Mexico, presented again by Julissa.

2013 Panamanian production

In 2013 the English communityTheatre Guild of Anconpresented the show under the direction ofMelanie Gilpin(Lee). The show ran from 24 October,25,26,31 – 1 November,2 – 2013.

2016 Brazilian production

In 2016, a new staging premiered inSão Paulounder the direction and production of Charles Möeller and Cláudio Botelho, a famous duo who signed previous successful Brazilian adaptations, such asSpring AwakeningandThe Sound of Music.The cast included Marcelo Médici (Frank), Bruna Guerin (Janet), Felipe de Carolis (Brad), Gottsha (Magenta/Usherette), Thiago Machado (Riff Raff), Jana Amorim (Columbia), Nicola Lama (Eddie / Dr. Scott), Felipe Mafra (Rocky) and Marcel Octavio (Narrator) with Vanessa Costa and Thiago Garça (Ghosts).

Shortly before the premiere of the musical, Botelho became embroiled in controversy after posting transphobic and homophobic comments on his personalFacebookpage regarding trans people. In his words:

Guys, this sort of thing [being trans] is spreading because the parents do not hit their kids anymore. But if a father hits a LaverME [here, he makes a pun withLaverne Coxand the word "worm" in Portuguese], a fagot rights entity say that she is a woman trapped inside the body of a man. Well, I'm a blue-eyed blonde soul lost in a body of a bumpkin for fifty years and nobody ever defended me. Don't I have human rights? Like I said: if the father hits them, they will know it's wrong and will have sex with their guy friend from school, they will not say they are trans people, they will try to find a man to them and will stop searching for the spotlight. The spotlight is forJudy,BarbraandRogéria[a very famous Brazilian trans actress], the rest is a bunch of junkie fagot from rave parties.

Following the event, many Facebook users have expressed outrage at Botelho's claims. In his defense, the director said that the comments were nothing more than a joke and that they were taken out of context. According to him, it was just a discussion about the casting of actress Laverne Cox for the then-upcomingtelevision film.

The production was still highly successful, especially for the large number ofcosplayerswho, at the end of very show, were invited to dance the "Time Warp" on stage with the cast.

New Zealand

The musical had its New Zealand premiere in 1978, where it went on a national tour. The cast featured controversial rockerGary Glitteras Dr. Frank-N-Furter, Jenni Anderson as Janet Weiss, John Collingwood-Smith as Brad Majors, Sal Sharah as Riff-Raff (reprising his role from the original Australian premiere), Sharron Skelton as Magenta/Usherette,Suburban Reptilesvocalist Clare Elliott (under the stage name "Zero" ) as Columbia, Paul Johnstone (a former understudy from the original Australian premiere) as Eddie/Dr. Scott, Rayner Bourton as Rocky Horror (later Graham Matters), and Keith Richardson as The Narrator.

Asian productions

Japanese productions

The first Japan performances of the Rocky Horror Show, presented by Walking Elephants Ltd., was scheduled from 23 June through 9 September 1975 in Tokyo and Osaka,and opened at the Rocky Horror Theatre (more commonly known as the Miyakezaka Hall) inAkasaka,Tokyo.Directed for Japan by Christie Dickason with an all-English cast includingTrevor Byfieldas Frank-N-Furter,Christopher MalcolmandBelinda Sinclairas Brad and Janet, Rayner Bourton as Rocky (reprising their roles from the original London run), andPeter Baylissas The Narrator. Other cast members, included: Judith Lloyd (Columbia), Caroline Noh (Magenta/Usherette),Desmond McNamara(Riff-Raff) and Neil McCaul (Eddie/Dr. Scott).

After the Tokyo performance, there were also regional performances.The popularity of the tour led to special single recordings of "Sweet Transvestite" performed by Trevor Byfieldand "Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch Me" by Belinda Sinclair.

In 1976 Walking Elephant Co. Ltd. presented an encore tour directed byDavid Toguri,which saw the show visit 16 cities in three and a half months. Venues included Tokyo, Osaka,Kyoto,Kobe,SapporoandFukuoka.The tour's cast featured Martin Asscher as Dr. Frank-N-Furter (later Derek Damon), Deirdre Dee as Janet Weiss, Derek Beard as Brad Majors,John Dicksas Riff-Raff, Tina Jones as Magenta/Usherette, Jeannie Mc'Artur as Columbia, Peter Dawson as Eddie/Dr. Scott,James Smithas The Narrator, and Rayner Bourton returning as Rocky.

Singapore

Based on the 2009–10 UK Tour and following runs in South Korea and New Zealand in 2010, Christopher Luscombe's international touring production ended at theEsplanade Theatre,Singapore,in January 2012.The international cast was joined by local stage and screen actorHossan Leongas the Narrator whilst two further UK Tour actors joined the company with Kara Lane and Daniela Valvano reprising their roles as Magenta/Usherette and Phantom, respectively. This production was the first uncensored version ofThe Rocky Horror Showto be performed in Singapore with the previous 1993 production having been toned down.The film adaptation was banned until 2003.

Seoul

In August 2010, a new production based on the 2009–10 UK Tour opened in Seoul, South Korea starring Juan Jackson as Frank-N-Furter andKristian Lavercombeas Riff Raff with an international cast.Following the seven-week run the production commenced a limited tour of New Zealand in November 2010, playing at theatres inAuckland,WellingtonandChristchurchwith Richard O'Brien as the Narrator.UK Tour actors Richard Meek and Haley Flaherty reprised their roles as Brad and Janet for the final week of the New Zealand run, flying out days after the end of the UK production in December 2010.

Legacy

"I think it's popular because it's always been ahead of its time. And I think now it's preaching a sentiment that is very popular with audiences, which is to be yourself."

—Rocky HorroractorKristian Lavercombespeaking toBBC Newsin 2023 on the show's 50th anniversary.

Beyond its cult status,The Rocky Horror Showis also widely hailed, alongside other experimental theatre works such asHair,to have been an influence on the countercultural and sexual liberation movements that followed on from the 1960s.It was one of the first popular musicals to depict fluid sexuality during a time of division between generations and a lack of sexual difference acceptance.

As a result, the show received "a mauling from New York-based criticRex Reed,who said the production 'was only for homosexuals' ".However, O'Brien stated that it is rather a celebration of difference that allows marginalized communities to gather and coexist.Unlike Reed, other critics would suggest that "though many people might laugh at the notion, Rocky Horror is in many ways a serious musical and a serious social document".

The musical was ranked eighth in aBBC Radio 2listenerpollof the "Nation's Number One Essential Musicals".The Rocky Horror Showwas one of eight UK musicals featured onRoyal Mailstamps, issued in February 2011.In January 2023, it was announced that there would be anNFTcollection to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the stage show's first appearance.

Casts

Role	London(1973)	Roxy, Los Angeles (1974)	Broadway(1975)	West End Revival/UK Tour (1990–1991)	Los Angeles (1999)	Broadway Revival (2000)	35th Anniversary (2010)	40th Anniversary (2015)	50th Anniversary London (2023)	50th Anniversary Australia (2023)
Frank-N-Furter	Tim Curry			Tim McInnerny Anthony Head	David Arquette	Tom Hewitt	Julian McMahon	David Bedella	Stephen Webb	Jason Donovan David Bedella
Janet Weiss	Julie Covington Belinda Sinclair	Abigale Haness		Gina Bellman	Lacey Kohl	Alice Ripley	Lea Michele	Haley Flaherty		Deirdre Khoo
Brad Majors	Christopher Malcolm	Bill Miller		Adrian Edmondson Craig Ferguson	Timothy A. Fitz-Gerald	Jarrod Emick	Matthew Morrison	Ben Forster	Richard Meek	Ethan Jones
Riff Raff	Richard O'Brien	Bruce Scott	Richard O'Brien	Edward Tudor-Pole	Donnie Kehr	Raúl Esparza	Lucas Grabeel	Kristian Lavercombe		Henry Rollo
Magenta	Patricia Quinn	Jamie Donnelly		Kate O’Sullivan Mary Maddox	Kirsten Benton	Daphne Rubin-Vega	Evan Rachel Wood	Jayde Westaby	Suzie McAdam	Stellar Perry
Usherette							Nicole Scherzinger
Columbia	Nell Campbell	Boni Enten		Linda Davidson	Hynden Walch	Joan Jett	Melora Hardin	Sophie Linder-Lee	Darcy Finden	Darcey Eagle
Rocky Horror	Rayner Bourton	Kim Milford		Adam Caine	James Carpinello	Sebastian LaCause	Mike Breman	Dominic Andersen	Ben Westhead	Loredo Malcolm
Eddie	Paddy O'Hagan	Meat Loaf		Gordon Kennedy Ivan Kaye	Bob Simon	Lea DeLaria	Jorge Garcia	Richard Meek	Joe Allen	Ellis Dolan
Dr Everett V. Scott					Eric Levity		George Lopez
The Criminologist (Narrator)	Jonathan Adams	Graham Jarvis		Jonathan Adams	Paxton Whitehead	Dick Cavett	Jack Nicholson Danny DeVito	Emma Bunton Ade Edmondson Stephen Fry Anthony Head Mel Giedroyc Richard O'Brien	Phillips Franks Jackie Clune	Myf Warhurst Richard O'Brien Nicholas Hammond Joel Creasey

Notable Original West End Replacements

• Frank-N-Furter:Philip Sayer,Ziggy Byfield,Peter Blake,Daniel Abineri
• Brad Majors:James Warwick,Hayward Morse,Steve Devereux
• Janet Weiss:Susie Blake,Tracey Ullman
• Magenta:Angela Bruce,Leueen Willoughby,Leni Harper
• Riff-Raff:Robert Longden
• Rocky Horror:Miles Fothergill,Jeremy Gittins,Gary Martin
• Eddie/Dr.Scott:Gary Olsen
• Narrator:Terence Bayler,Tom Chatto

Notable Roxy Theatre Replacements

• Frank-N-Furter:Paul Jabara
• Janet Weiss:Beverly Bremers
• Riff-Raff:Bart Braverman

Notable Broadway Revival Replacements

• Frank-N-Furter:Terrence Mann
• Brad Majors:Luke Perry
• Riff-Raff:Sebastian Bach
• Columbia:Liz Larsen,Ana Gasteyer
• Narrator:Penn & Teller,Jerry Springer,Sally Jessy Raphael,Cindy Adams,Dave Holmes,Gilbert Gottfried,Robin Leach,Kate Clinton

Cast recordings

• 1973 London Cast
• 1974 Roxy Cast
• 1974 Australian Cast (starringReg Livermore)
• 1975 Brazilian Cast (starring Alfonso Nadal)
• 1975 Film Soundtrack
• 1976 Mexican Cast (starringGonzalo Vega)
• 1977 Norwegian Cast (starringKnut Husebø)
• 1978 New Zealand Cast (starringGary Glitter)
• 1980 German Cast
• 1981 Australian Cast (starringDaniel Abineri)
• 1990 London Cast ("The Whole Gory Story") (starringTim McInnerny)
• 1991 Icelandic Cast
• 1992 Australian Cast (starringCraig McLachlan)
• 1994 German Cast
• 1995 New Zealand Cast
• 1995 Finnish Cast (starring Mika Honkanen)
• 1995 Icelandic Cast
• 1995 German Cast
• 1995 Studio Cast (featuringChristopher Leeas The Criminologist andBrian Mayas Eddie)
• 1996 Danish Cast (starring Kim Leprévost)
• 1996–97 European Tour (starring Bob Simon)
• 1997 German Cast
• 1998 London Cast
• 1998 South African Cast
• 2001 Broadway Cast (withLea DeLariaas Eddie/Dr. Scott)
• 2001 Korean Cast
• 2001 Peruvian Cast
• 2002 Philippine Cast
• 2004 Tribute Soundtrack (performed by The West End Orchestra & Singers)
• 2005 Vancouver Cast
• 2007 Panamanian Cast
• 2009 Mexican Cast
• 2010 Icelandic Cast
• 2010GleeTribute Soundtrack
• 2011 Polish Cast
• 2011 Japanese Cast
• 2014 Australian Cast (starringJason Donovan)
• 2014 Theatreland Chorus
• 2016 Film Soundtrack
• 2018 Icelandic Cast (starringPáll Óskar)

Awards and nominations

The original London production won the award for Best Musical of 1973 at theEvening Standard Awardsin January 1974. Additionally, both the original Broadway production and the 2000 revival of the musicals have accrued nominations for bothTony AwardsandDrama Desk Awards.

Original London production

Year	Award	Category	Nominee	Result
1973	Evening Standard Award	Best Musical		Won

Original Broadway production

Year	Award	Category	Nominee	Result
1975	Tony Award	Best Lighting Design	Chip Monk	Nominated
	Drama Desk Award	Outstanding Actor in a Musical	Tim Curry	Nominated
		Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical	Boni Enten	Nominated
		Unique Theatrical Experience		Nominated

2001 Broadway revival

Year	Award	Category	Nominee	Result
2001	Tony Award	Best Revival of a Musical		Nominated
		Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical	Tom Hewitt	Nominated
		Best Direction of a Musical	Christopher Ashley	Nominated
		Best Costume Design	David C. Woolard	Nominated
	Drama Desk Award	Outstanding Revival of a Musical		Nominated
		Outstanding Actor in a Musical	Tom Hewitt	Nominated
		Outstanding Director of a Musical	Christopher Ashley	Nominated
		Outstanding Choreography	Jerry Mitchell	Nominated
		Outstanding Set Design of a Musical	David Rockwell	Nominated
	Theatre World Award		Raúl Esparza	Won

External links

• OfficialRocky Horror ShowUK Tour web site
• ​The Rocky Horror Show​at theInternet Broadway Database