“The Rocky Horror Show” playing at Studio 54 on W 54th Street is a cult classic, sexy thrill ride that you will willingly jump on and ride along with. The Roundabout Theatre production is a fun, erotic musical that has incredible and outrageous moments of audience participation. It is intoxicating to sit in the audience where many around you are dressed in Rocky Horror costumes — complete with make-up and all. This musical has been beloved for over 50 years and you can definitely see why.
There is something very different about going to a musical that so many people have memorized. They know the exact call-and-response moments and the times to just shout out at the actors and what to shout. The dedication of the audience members to this classic out-of-this-world creative diamond brilliantly crafted by the book, music and lyrics creator Richard O’Brien is something inspiring to behold.
A delightful narrator introduces us to uptight couple Brad and Janet who have just gotten engaged. They are on their way to visit one of their former teachers, Dr. Scott, but then there’s a storm, their car breaks down, and they find an elaborate castle. They go inside for help, but they get a lot more than they could have ever bargained for. This castle is the home of Frank-N-Furter, a trans alien scientist from the planet Transsexual in the galaxy of Transylvania. Now, if hearing that doesn’t get your curiosity piqued, I don’t know what will. The other characters the encounter include Riff Raff, Magenta, and Columbia. It’s a wild ride as Brad and Janet find themselves among some of the most sexy, odd, and irresistible characters you will see on a Broadway stage. Whether you know this musical or not, you are in for an unforgettable adventure. Frank-N-Furter is a very sensual character who is into ushering people towards fulfilling their sexual fantasies and desires, even the ones they are not aware of as yet. The individuals around him are at a party he is throwing, where he will reveal his newest creation — Rocky Horror.
This musical is a mind-blowing time at the theater. Leave your inhibitions at the door as you walk into Studio 54, because the play of the day is wild and sexy. Enjoy all that life has to offer! Have a splendid time hearing your Rocky Horror Show favorite songs including, of course, “The Time Warp.” Even dance to it at your seat.
This cast will have you captivated, thrilled and screaming your approval. Luke Evans is ridiculously sexy, daring and quite flexible as Frank-N-Furter. Andrew Durand is cast perfectly as Brad. He brings a boyish innocence, curiosity and unbridled energy to the role. Stephanie Hsu delivers a tremendous, riveting, funny and daring performance as Janet. Rachel Dratch is delightful as the Narrator. Amber Gray is vibrant and captivating as Riff Raff. Juliette Lewis is marvelous as Magenta. Michaela Jae Rodriguez is phenomenal as Columbia. Josh Rivera is terrific as Rocky, a tempting physical specimen of a man. Harvey Guillén is wonderful as Eddie/Dr. Scott. This is a production where the ensemble characters are also quite valuable to the glorious flow and the rest of the company includes Renee Albulario, Anania, Boy Radio, Caleb Quezon, Andres Quintero, Larkin Reilly, Paul Soileau, and John Yi.
Everything about this show delivers on an unforgettable vibe of excitement and delight including the choreography of Ani Taj, music supervision by Kris Kukul, set design by dots, costume design by Daivd I. Reynoso, lighting design by Jane Cox, sound design by Brian Ronan, wig and hair design by Alberto “Albee” Alvarado and make-up design by Sterling Tull.
Hurry and get tickets and bring friends, the more the merrier. For tickets visit https://roundabouttheatre.org.
