The Rocky Horror Show 1973

Opened: June 19, 1973
Closing: unknown

The Rocky Horror Show - 1973 - West End History , Info & More

King's Road Theatre
King's Road, Chelsea London

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW (LIVE ON STAGE!) is a magical phenomenon unlike anything ever before seen on stage. Borrowing largely from horror conventions, the stage musical begins as an innocent young couple is stranded at the home of a mad scientist who is building the perfect man. The castle is filled with a most bizarre group of characters who worship their master, Dr. Frank-N-Furter, played magnificently by a fabulously sexy man, in leather jacket, pearls, fishnet stockings, and heavy makeup. Brad and Janet are forced to examine their own sexuality as the voluptuous doctor releases the hidden desires in each of them. Based on the stage musical by Richard O’Brien, the stage show comes alive with unforgettable song-and-dance numbers that have come to represent the sexual liberation of the 1970s. The outstanding costuming and makeup, the terrific acting by a talented All-Star Cast and the memorable songs ("Time Warp," "Sweet Transvestite") help make THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW one of the most bizarrely entertaining and satisfying musicals ever made.


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Other Productions of The Rocky Horror Show

1973   West End Original London Production
West End
1974   Los Angeles Los Angeles Production
Los Angeles
1975   Broadway Broadway Production
Broadway
1990   West End London Revival
West End
1994   West End London Revival
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2000   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2006   West End London Revival
West End
2023   West End
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The Rocky Horror Show - 1973 West End Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1973 Evening Standard Awards Ned Sherrin Award for Best Musical 0

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