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THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Returns to Lyric at The Plaza Stage
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Sep
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Join Dr. Frank ‘N ‘ Furter, Riff Raff, Brad, Janet and the cast of fad favorites when they time warp back to the Plaza Theatre following month in Lyric Theatre ‘s 2022 edition of the fan-favorite The Rocky Horror Show.
Opening Wednesday, October 5, the Texas-themed production runs through Sunday, October 30, at Lyric at the Plaza, 1725 NW 16 St. “ In the past, we ‘ve set the read in a ’50s drive-in, a sideshow, an ’80s glam/rock club, and a southern gothic mansion, ” said Lyric ‘s Producing Artistic Director Michael Baron. “ This year, we take our clue from a line the narrator shares early in the show : ‘It seemed a fairly ordinary nox when Brad Majors, and his fiancée Janet Weiss … two ordinary healthy kids … left Denton that recently November evening … ‘ Jeffrey Meek, our nonmigratory costume designer, proposed that we set the indicate in Denton, Texas … because what ‘s scarier than Texas ! The express will have everything you love about Rocky Horror, but with a Texas-sized twist ! ”
The degree production, late adapted into a movie, is a humorous protection to the skill fabrication and repugnance “ B ” movies of the 1930s through the early 1960s. The musical tells the story of a newly engaged couple getting caught with a categoric tire in a storm and seeking aid at the eerie sign of the zodiac of a brainsick transvestic scientist, Dr. Frank ‘N ‘ Furter. While at the home, the scientist unveils his newest creation, a Frankenstein-style freak in the form of a physically perfect muscleman man named Rocky, complete “ with blond hair’s-breadth and a tan. ” As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet are introduced to a houseful of fantastic characters, who lead the consultation in the iconic dance, The Time Warp !
Starring as Frank ‘N ‘ Furter is Dallas-based actor Lee Walter. Fresh off their summer performances with Lyric at the Civic Center, Logan Corley will play Brad and Matthew Alvin Brown is cast as Riff Raff. Making their Lyric Theatre debut will be Sadie Koopman as Janet and Joshua Morgan Thompson as Rocky. The mold besides includes Emily J. Pace ( Columbia ), Mario Matthews ( Eddie/Dr. Scott ), Gabriella Rae Jimenez ( Magenta/Usherette ), Lyn Cramer ( Narrator ) and Kat Metcalfe, Mariah Warren, Sheridan McMichael and Caleb Barnett as Phantoms. Additional cast includes Sierra Sikes, Bradley Baker, Hagen Wano and Elizabeth Delgado-Savage as swings/understudies.
The Rocky Horror Show is directed by Michael Baron and features choreography from Kaylene Snarsky and musical management by Brian Hamilton. other production staff include Fabian J. Garcia ( Lighting Design ), Dillon Bertholf ( Set Design ), Jeffrey Meek ( Costume Design ), Amanda Schnake ( Props Design ) and Corey Ray ( Sound Design ). The production will be degree managed by Kristina Lenkowsky.
Patrons are encouraged to dress as their front-runner characters from the show. additionally, consultation participation property bags will be available for buy for just $ 5. ( Outside props are not permitted. )
The Rocky Horror Show originally premiered in London in 1973, running about 3,000 performances over the following seven years. In 1974, the production opened in Los Angeles and debuted on Broadway in 1975, earning one Tony Award nomination. That same class, it was adapted into the film, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, starring its writer, Richard O’Brien, as Riff Raff, and actor Tim Curry, reprising his role as Dr. Frank ‘N ‘ Furter.
Single tickets to The Rocky Horror Show start at barely $ 25. This appearance contains hard lyric and mature themes. No one under the old age of 13 will be admitted. For more information, visit LyricTheatreOKC.org or call Lyric ‘s box office at ( 405 ) 524-9312.
Producing Partner for Lyric ‘s production is 84 Hospitality Group/Empire Slice House. Annual season confirm for Lyric Theatre is provided by Devon Energy, The Chickasaw Nation, Allied Arts, The Oklahoman, the Oklahoma Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.
