Velvet Time Warp
Rocky Horror Broadway revival sweeps into the fabled Studio 54, fusing midnight-movie mischief with uptown theater muscle. Roundabout Theatre Company plants Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show on 54th Street with Tony winner Sam Pinkleton at the helm. Previews begin March 26, 2026, with opening night April 23 and a limited run through June 21.
Star-Cast Spectacle
Luke Evans makes his Broadway debut as Frank-N-Furter, a glam-rock crown fit for his cinematic charisma. He’s joined by Rachel Dratch as Narrator, Andrew Durand as Brad, and Stephanie Hsu as Janet, sharpening the show’s comic and romantic edges. Amber Gray takes on Riff Raff, promising a textured, restless pulse beneath the decadence. Also debuting: Harvey Guillén as Eddie/Dr. Scott, Juliette Lewis as Magenta, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez as Columbia, and Josh Rivera as the sculpted Rocky. Ensemble energy arrives via Renée Albulario, Anania, Boy Radio, Caleb Quezon, Andres Quintero, Larkin Reilly, Paul Soileau, and John Yi.
Studio 54 Resonance
Programming Rocky Horror at Studio 54 carries a sly historical echo, blending disco-era hedonism with cult-cinema ritual. Expect a score that still slaps: glam guitars, doo-wop nods, and sci‑fi swagger built for call-and-response. Pinkleton’s kinetic direction on Oh, Mary! suggests choreography that treats audience participation as a rhythmic instrument.
Rocky Horror Broadway Revival
Rocky Horror’s longevity is unrivaled, with 52 years of continuous productions and a film that never leaves theaters. The Jim Sharman movie flopped at first, then invented the midnight singalong economy and rewrote fan culture. Its soundtrack remains a rite of passage, freshly reissued on 50th-anniversary vinyl, keeping needle drops alive for new listeners.
Cult to Canon
This staging links cult classic fervor with Broadway polish, a bridge that contemporary revivals increasingly attempt to bridge. Casting cross-genre names mirrors the streaming-era discovery, where SNL alums, Oscar nominees, and prestige TV faces share marquee roles. It is also a bet that communal singing, cosplay, and ritualized chaos belong in subscription seasons.
Limited Engagement Urgency
Producers stress the clock: a spring window, a finite supply of fishnets, and floor shows. For fans, that urgency echoes the show’s own ticking heartbeat, forever inviting one more time warp. Tickets and schedules are available via Roundabout’s site, with subscribers getting first crack at the glam.
Finale: Eternal Midnight
Rocky Horror Broadway revival proves that midnight never ends, it only changes addresses. At Studio 54, the chant returns, guitars bite, and tradition becomes rebellion again. Time is fleeting, but this party wants an encore.
