Guide to 'The Rocky Horror Show' on Broadway starring Luke Evans Guide to 'The Rocky Horror Show' on Broadway starring Luke Evans The '70s rock musical, also famous for its cult-favorite film adaptation, returns to NYC in March 2026 under the direction of Tony Award winner Sam Pinkleton. Summary The Rocky Horror Show follows a young couple's adventure through the mansion of mad scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter The 2026 Broadway revival begins March 26 at Studio 54 Beauty and the Beast film star Luke Evans stars and Oh Mary! Tony Award winner Sam Pinkleton directs The show is a cult favorite thanks to interactive productions and screenings of the 1975 film adaptation Famous songs include "Time Warp" and "Touch-A Touch-A Joe Dziemianowicz December 3, 2025, 05:00 Let’s do the time warp again! The Rocky Horror Show rocks Broadway about every 25 years, so the upcoming revival of Richard O’Brien’s 1975 cult-favorite musical arrives on cue. Luke Evans (Gaston in the live-action Beauty and the Beast film) stars as mad scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the story that blends campy horror, sci-fi tropes, and irresistibly catchy rock music into a weird and wild theatrical romp. Beginning March 26 at Studio 54 , the new production is directed by Oh, Mary! Tony winner Sam Pinkleton, with choreography by Ani Taj (Dead Outlaw). Oh, Rocky! We can’t wait. Learn all about The Rocky Horror Show below, and get tickets on New York Theatre Guide to enter Frank-N-Furter's castle for yourself. Frequently asked questions What is The Rocky Horror Show about? The Rocky Horror Show is a musical about a young couple, Brad and Janet, who stumble into a strange mansion after their car breaks down. Inside, they meet Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a flamboyant scientist creating a creature named Rocky. The story parodies sci-fi and horror flicks as the unwitting duo gets pulled into wild, liberating chaos. Where is The Rocky Horror Show playing? The Rocky Horror Show on Broadway begins performances March 26 at Studio 54 , located at 254 West 54th St. between Broadway and Eighth Avenue. The theatre opened in 1927 and previously operated as a music hall, broadcast soundstage, and nightclub (under the name Casino de Paree). From 1977-80, it operated as the legendary, celebrity-filled Studio 54 nightclub. After a revival of the musical Cabaret succeeded there in 1998, Roundabout Theatre Company took ownership of the venue. Recent shows at the theatre include Oedipus , Call Me Izzy, A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical, and Days of Wine and Roses. How long is The Rocky Horror Show on Broadway? The spring 2026 Broadway revival of The Rocky Horror Show has yet to announce a run time. The most recent revival, in 2000, ran approximately 2 hours and had an intermission. The typical running time for a Broadway musical is between 90 minutes and 3 hours, and many have a 15-minute intermission. What days is The Rocky Horror Show musical playing? The Rocky Horror Show on Broadway will play Tuesday through Sunday, with two performances on Wednesdays and Saturdays and no performances on Mondays. This standard schedule is subject to one-off changes; please visit our Rocky Horror Show page for a complete performance calendar. When did The Rocky Horror Show premiere? The Rocky Horror Show debuted in 1973 in London, where it ran until 1980. The musical then made its U.S. premiere in Los Angeles in 1974 and transferred to Broadway a year later. The 2026 Rocky Horror Show Broadway revival starts performances on March 26. Who wrote The Rocky Horror Show? The Rocky Horror Show musical is by Richard O’Brien. Beyond The Rocky Horror Show, his most famous creation, his credits include acting in Dark City, hosting The Crystal Maze, and co-writing The Rocky Horror Picture Show film adaptation and its sequel, Shock Treatment. He has worked across theatre, film, TV, and music, becoming a cult-culture icon. The Rocky Horror Show characters The Rocky Horror Show is set in motion when a young couple enter the mansion of scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Read on to discover all the characters in the musical's out-of-this-world universe Frank-N-Furter: A scientist who self-describes as a “sweet transvestite from Transsexual, Transylvania,” with a fluid sexuality and irresistible charisma. Brad Majors: A conventional, straight-laced all-American guy whose worldview widens. Janet Weiss: A sheltered and wholesome bride-to-be who experiences awakenings every which way. Riff Raff: Frank-N-Furter’s eerie and disgruntled underling who secretly craves power. Magenta: A maid in the mansion who’s close with her brother, Riff Raff. Columbia: A lost-soul groupie in Frank-N-Furter’s household looking for love. Rocky: Frank-N-Furter’s chiseled work of art, one designed to be the "perfect man." Eddie: An ill-fated delivery man who runs afoul of Frank-N-Furter. Dr. Scott: A scientist searching for his nephew, Eddie, who finds more than he bargained for. The Narrator: A detached, formal commentator adding context to the absurdity as it unfolds. The Rocky Horror Show songs The music of The Rocky Horror Show is a playful, genre-blending tribute to 1950s–70s rock and roll, glam rock, and classic pop. Richard O’Brien’s score is a lively blend of driving guitar riffs, doo-wop harmonies, cabaret flair, and early rock pastiche, with touches of musical-theatre showmanship. Below are all songs in The Rocky Horror Show Broadway musical. Act 1 Source: https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/guide-to-the-rocky-horror-show-on-broadway