Jimin Moon, George Salazar to join 'The Rocky Horror Show' Broadway cast
They will join recently announced new cast members Jake Shears, Kevin McHale, Lorna Courtney, and more in the acclaimed revival in the coming weeks.
Summary
- Jimin Moon and George Salazar join The Rocky Horror Show Broadway cast August 25
- Moon will replace Josh Rivera as Rocky
- Salazar will replace Harvey Guillén as Eddie/Dr. Scott
- Guillén and Rivera depart August 23 alongside Luke Evans; Stephanie Hsu; and Andrew Durand
Hot patootie! Jimin Moon (Sunset Boulevard, Heated Rivalry the Unauthorized Musical Parody) and George Salazar (Be More Chill, Godspell) will join the cast of The Rocky Horror Show on Broadway as Rocky and Eddie/Dr. Scott, respectively, on August 25. Original cast members Josh Rivera (Rocky) and Harvey Guillén (Eddie/Dr. Scott) will depart on August 23.
They will start the same day as the previously announced Lorna Courtney and Kevin McHale as Janet and Brad, while Jake Shears joins as Frank-N-Furter on September 13. Current stars Stephanie Hsu (Janet), Andrew Durand (Brad), and Luke Evans (Frank) also depart August 23.
Additionally, Preston Perez joins the cast August 25 as a swing.
Continuing cast members include Rachel Dratch as the Narrator, Amber Gray as Riff Raff, Sherie Rene Scott as Magenta, and Valentina as Columbia.
Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show is a cult-classic musical that follows innocent couple Brad and Janet on a weird, wild adventure through the mansion of mad scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter. The nine-time Tony-nominated revival, featuring classic songs like "Time Warp" and "Sweet Transvestite," now has tickets available through February 28.
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Photo credit: Jimin Moon and George Salazar. (Photos courtesy of production)
Frequently asked questions
Where is The Rocky Horror Show playing?
The Rocky Horror Show is playing at Studio 54. The theatre is located at 254 West 54th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue), New York, 10019.
How long is The Rocky Horror Show?
The running time of The Rocky Horror Show is 1hr 50min. Incl. 15min intermission.
How do you book tickets for The Rocky Horror Show?
Book tickets for The Rocky Horror Show on New York Theatre Guide.
What's the age recommendation for The Rocky Horror Show?
The recommended age for The Rocky Horror Show is Ages 14+..
What is The Rocky Horror Show about?
A musical theatre classic, The Rocky Horror Show follows an engaged couple who get lost on the road before happening upon a mansion. Inside, a colorful cast of characters greet them to unleash their dreams and desires.
What are the songs in Rocky Horror?
The pop-rock songs in this show have become musical theatre favorites, including "Dammit Janet,” “Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch-a Touch Me,” and “Time Warp."
Who wrote The Rocky Horror Show?
Richard O'Brien, an actor and writer, wrote the songs and book for this show.
Who directs The Rocky Horror Show?
Sam Pinkleton: his Broadway shows include Oh, Mary! and Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812, for which he was nominated for Tony Awards.
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