THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Opens At Pittsburgh Playhouse 3/27

Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre Company will present Richard O'Brien's cult classic musical, The Rocky Horror Show, at the Pittsburgh Playhouse March 27, 2009 through April 11, 2009; a preview performance is open to the public on Thursday, March 26. The production is directed by Scott Wise with musical direction by Camille Rolla and choreography by Jeremy Czarniak.

The Rocky Horror Show is the risqué tale of two straight-laced lovebirds who run into car trouble on a rainy night and seek refuge in the eerie mansion up the street. To Brad and Janet's surprise and dismay, their host is a "transsexual transvestite from Transylvania" by the name of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. With other unique characters such as the strange servants Magenta and Riff Raff, in addition to the unforgettable Rocky Horror himself, The Rocky Horror Show has been a theatre-goers favorite since it premiered in London in 1973.

The Rocky Horror Show is also the inspiration for The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which premiered in September of 1975. The movie, which inspired a cult-like following that still exists today, had a star-studded cast of Tim Curry as Dr. Frank-N-Furter, Susan Sarandon as Janet Weiss and Barry Bostwick as Brad Majors.

The Rocky Horror Show opens Friday, March 27, 2009 and runs through Saturday, April 11, 2009. Performances will be held Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets range in price from $18 to $20 and can be purchased by calling the Pittsburgh Playhouse box office at 412-621-4445 or online at www.pittsburghplayhouse.com
Patrons can text ROCKY to SMASH (76274) for a special offer. The 2 p.m. performance on Saturday, March 28, is being offered as 'pay what you will.' Patrons can come to the box office beginning at noon that day to pay whatever amount they wish ($1 or greater) for any available ticket. Purchase must be made in-person at the box office prior to performance.