US EditionLuke Evans to Star in 'Rocky Horror Show' on Broadway
Luke Evans stars as Frank-N-Furter in the Roundabout Theatre Company's revival at Studio 54, continuing the musical's 52-year global legacy.
- On March 26, 2026, Luke Evans will make his Broadway debut as Dr. Frank‑N‑Furter in Roundabout Theatre Company's revival at Studio 54, with previews before an April 23 opening.
- As part of Roundabout's 2025-2026 season, the production revives The Rocky Horror Show, created by Richard O'Brien, which has been in continuous production for 52 years and inspired cult midnight screenings.
- Led by Sam Pinkleton, the creative team includes Ani Taj, Kris Kukul, dots, David I. Reynoso, Jane Cox, Brian Ronan, and Alberto `Albee` Alvarado, Pinkleton said, `'I'm giddy to crack this classic open with Luke Evans.'`
- Tickets go on sale Friday, October 31 at 10 a.m. Eastern for The Rocky Horror Show via Roundabout subscription series, with additional casting to be announced and performances scheduled through June 21.
- The revival leans on the musical's cult legacy, notably reintroducing songs like `Time Warp` and `Sweet Transvestite` with the 1975 film The Rocky Horror Picture Show starring Tim Curry, made for $1.4 million.
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‘Rocky Horror’ revival to star Luke Evans in Broadway debut
NEW YORK — Broadway’s gearing up for the “Time Warp” again as “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” returns with Luke Evans leading the revival of the camp cult-classic. The Welsh-born “Alienist” star, who’s no stranger to the stage in his native U.K., will star as Dr. Frank-N-Furter, played by Tim Curry in the 1975 film, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Sam Pinkleton — who recently won a Tony ...
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Fans of The Rocky Horror Picture Show can rest easy now that they know who is going to be at the helm of its highly anticipated Broadway revival. Luke Evans, the out actor who portrayed Gaston in the live-action remake of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, is set to make his Broadway debut as the lead role, Dr. Frank-N-Furter. The musical, which is directed by the Tony-winning director of Oh, Mary!, Sam Pinkleton, is set to take over Studio 54, with…
Luke Evans to Star as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' on Broadway
The limited engagement production begins previews March 26, 2026JMEnternational/Getty; Movie Poster Image Art/Getty Luke Evans (left) and Tim Curry as Dr. Frank-N-Furter (right)NEED TO KNOWLuke Evans will make his Broadway debut as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in Roundabout Theatre Company’s revival of The Rocky Horror Show at Studio 54, with previews starting March 26, 2026The musical, which inspired the 1975 film The Rocky Horror Picture Show, became a …
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