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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
Original London Production, 2006
Bobbie

[West End]
Original London Production, 2002
Childcatcher

[West End]
Original London Production, 1973
Performer

[West End]
London Production, 1972
Company


Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Revival of a Musical

Richard O'Brien, The Rocky Horror Show

Olivier Awards - 1991 - Best Musical Revival

Richard O'Brien, The Rocky Horror

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THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW 25th Anniversary Tour Comes to Gold Coast in September

The 50th Anniversary production of legendary Rock ‘N’ Roll musical The Rocky Horror Show, currently touring Australia, has confirmed it will take up residence at The Star on Queensland’s Gold Coast from 3 September as part of its national tour.
Cal Rep Presents Richard O'Brien's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW

The cult-classic ode to science fiction and B-Horror movies of the 1930’s to 1960’s, The Rocky Horror Show, books, music, and lyrics by Richard O’Brien and directed by Jennifer Richardson, will open at the CSULB Studio Theater on Thursday, November 3rd, at 7:30 p.m. Performances will continue through Saturday, November 12th at 7:30 p.m.   
Pantochino Opens Season With SCHOOL SPIRITS and ROCKY HORROR

Award-winning Pantochino Productions, a professional not-for-profit theatre company in Milford will open its 2022-23 season with two musicals, Richard O’Brien’s  “The Rocky Horror Show” and a new family-friendly Halloween musical, “School Spirits.” The two shows will play in repertory from October 14 through 30 at the MAC, Milford Arts Council on Railroad Avenue in Downtown Milford.
California Repertory Company Announces Fall 2022 Season

Cal Rep’s Fall 2022 season highlights stories of identity, humanity, and love; all told by CSULB students, faculty, and guest artists all performed at the Studio Theater at California State University, Long Beach. 
BAT OUT OF HELL is Headed to Germany This Year

Jim Steinman's globally successful stage epic Bat Out of Hell – The Musical returns to Germany: The award-winning original from London's West End with the greatest hits of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf can be experienced for the first time in its original English version in this touring production from 20th December 2022 to 4th January 2023 only, at the Capitol Theater Düsseldorf.
Pantochino Announces 2022-23 Season In Milford

Pantochino Productions Inc., Milford’s award-winning, professional not-for-profit theatre for family audiences has announced its 2022-23 season including cult classics, family favorites and an exciting new musical comedy. Co-producers Bert Bernardi and Jimmy Johansmeyer founded and have led the company since 2010 with performances at the MAC, Milford Arts Council. The new season is generously sponsored by the City of Milford and the Devon Rotary.
Photos: First Look at THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW at the ZACH Theatre

The Rocky Horror Picture Show is running at the ZACH Theatre from now through May 1st. With music, lyrics and book by Richard O'Brien, the cult-classic returns to ZACH this time as part of ZACH360 with audience involvement and participation packs as part of the event.
Hedgerow Theatre Announces THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW New Year's Eve Celebration

Hedgerow Theatre is ringing in the New Year, 'Over at the Frankenstein Place,' with the ultimate midnight movie experience, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the longest running theatrical release in all of film history and arguably the greatest cult classic of all time.
A Theatrical Homecoming Celebration! Lyric Theatre Of Oklahoma Announces 2022 Season

Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will usher in a theatrical homecoming celebration, with its dazzling return to indoor theatrical performances starting in February. The 2022 season features seven spectacular productions across Oklahoma City – at the beloved Plaza Theatre, majestic Civic Center Music Hall, historic Harn Homestead and the acclaimed, new First Americans Museum.
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Announces Live Cinema Screening Across UK & Europe

Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical, The Rocky Horror Show, is coming to a big screen near you later this month. This special Halloween performance will be broadcast live from the Sadler’s Wells Peacock Theatre in London’s West End on Thursday 28 October to over 500 hundred cinemas across the UK and Europe.
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Comes to Theatre Royal in Hobart Beginning This Week

Shiver in anticipation this October for the arrival of Richard O’Brien’s hilarious musical masterpiece The Rocky Horror Show when it lands in Tasmania, for the first time in nearly 40 years, with a full professional cast of both local and national stars.
Theatre Royal Brighton Launches Discount Scheme for Local Heroes

Theatre Royal Brighton has announced the launch of its Local Heroes initiative which offers a 25% discount* on tickets for a range of professions including emergency service workers, armed forces, social workers and teachers.
Pantochino Opens Season with THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW

Award-winning Pantochino Productions, a professional not-for-profit theatre company in Milford will open its eleventh season with the Richard O’Brien musical The Rocky Horror Show. The limited engagement begins October 22 at the MAC, Milford Arts Council on Railroad Avenue in Downtown Milford.
Moonbox Productions Presents THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW In Pop-Up Theater In Harvard Square

Back by popular demand, Moonbox Productions is thrilled to present Richard O'Brien's legendary cult classic, The Rocky Horror Show, in a pop-up theater located at 25 Brattle Street in Harvard Square. 
Ore Oduba Confirms Future Dates As Brad Majors In THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW

Actor, presenter and winner of Strictly Come Dancing Ore Oduba (Curtains / Grease) who has been delighting audiences and receiving rave reviews as Brad Majors, will continue to don his fishnets as he extends his role in Richard O'Brien's Rocky Horror Show.
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Will Be Performed at Central Milton Keynes in August

Actor, presenter and winner of Strictly Come Dancing Ore Oduba (Curtains / Grease) will star as Brad Majors. Joining Ore and returning to the cast of The Rocky Horror Show as Frank is Stephen Webb (Jersey Boys / Legally Blonde), alongside Philip Franks (The Darling Buds of May) as The Narrator. They will be joined by fan favourite Haley Flaherty (Mamma Mia / Chicago) as Janet.
Haven Announces 2021-22 Season at The Den Theatre

Haven has announced its 2021-22 Season, new mission statement and select special programs. The season kicks off this fall with the second annual Rocky Horror Picture Show directed by Haven’s Artistic Director Ian Damont Martin, featuring a screening of the cult-classic film alongside shadowcast performances by some of Chicago favorite actors.
Looking for a Broadway Job? Check Out This Week's New Positions - 7/1/2021

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 7/1/2021 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
Moonbox Productions Announces 2021-2022 Season

Moonbox Productions has announced its theatrical line up for the 2021-2022 season.  In October, Moonbox kicks-off its season with Richard O’Brien’s hilarious cult classic, The Rocky Horror Show, followed in December by the Tony nominated comedy-drama rock musical, Passing Strange.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Richard O'Brien been in?

Richard O'Brien has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Richard O'Brien been in?

Richard O'Brien has appeared on London's West End in 4 shows.

What was Richard O'Brien's first West End show?

Richard O'Brien's first West End show was Jesus Christ Superstar which opened in 1972

What awards has Richard O'Brien been nominated for?

Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Rocky Horror Show and Best Musical Revival (Olivier Awards) for The Rocky Horror.

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