The Rocky Horror Show
Richard O'Brien's glam-rock cult musical revived by Roundabout at Studio 54.
- Theatre
- Studio 54
- 254 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019
- Opened
- April 23, 2026
- Run time
- 1h 50m
About The Rocky Horror Show
The Rocky Horror Show, Richard O'Brien's iconic glam-rock musical, returns to Broadway in a new revival presented by Roundabout Theatre Company. Staged at Studio 54, this production opens on April 23, 2026, offering audiences a fresh take on a beloved classic known for its unique blend of sci-fi, horror, and rock and roll.
Originally debuting in 1973, The Rocky Horror Show quickly gained a reputation for its vibrant aesthetic and interactive audience experience. The musical follows Brad and Janet, a wholesome couple whose car breaks down near a mysterious castle inhabited by the enigmatic Dr. Frank-N-Furter and his motley crew. What unfolds is a night of wild abandon, self-discovery, and a journey into the bizarre. The show's enduring appeal lies in its catchy songs, outrageous characters, and its celebratory exploration of identity and freedom.
Studio 54, located at 254 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019, provides a fitting backdrop for this theatrical event. The venue, with its own storied history as a legendary nightclub, complements the musical's themes of liberation and spectacle. Audiences can anticipate an energetic and immersive experience, consistent with the tradition of Rocky Horror productions, inviting them to engage with the performance in a way few other musicals do. This revival aims to capture the spirit of the original while introducing it to a new generation of theatergoers and delighting long-time fans.
Seeing The Rocky Horror Show live
What attending this kind of production is like
Theatre rewards attention to the room. Sound carries differently, entrances and exits are part of the staging, and the audience's collective quiet is something a recording cannot reproduce.
Seat position changes what you notice rather than only how well you see. Front-of-orchestra seats give you faces and detail but a steep angle on staging; further back and one level up you gain the full picture and choreography, which many productions are designed around.
The performance you choose matters too. Weeknight, matinee and weekend performances tend to draw different audiences, and casting can vary between performances in ways published by the production rather than by us.
Timing is unforgiving in theatre. Curtain times are firm, latecomers are seated at the house's discretion, and interval length is set by the production — so build the evening around the published start time.
Last reviewed 2026-09-08
The Rocky Horror Show ticket buying guide
Understanding theatre seating language before you compare offers
Learn the vocabulary of the house you are attending. Orchestra or stalls seating sits at stage level; mezzanine, dress circle or balcony levels rise behind or above it. The same words describe different geometry in different theatres, so read the specific venue's layout.
Sightlines matter as much as distance. Overhangs, side angles and safety rails affect what you can see, and a well-placed seat further back often beats a cheap seat at an extreme angle.
Choose the performance deliberately. Matinees, weeknights and weekends differ in atmosphere and availability, and any casting information should come from the production itself.
Compare all-in totals for the exact number of seats you need, and check whether the seats you are considering are genuinely adjacent.
Last reviewed 2026-09-08
The Rocky Horror Show ticket questions
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Last reviewed 2026-09-08
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Frequently asked questions
- What is The Rocky Horror Show about?
- The Rocky Horror Show follows Brad and Janet, a wholesome couple who stumble upon a mysterious castle and the eccentric Dr. Frank-N-Furter, leading to a night of unexpected adventures and self-discovery.
- Where is The Rocky Horror Show playing?
- The Rocky Horror Show is playing on Broadway at Studio 54, located at 254 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019.
- How long is The Rocky Horror Show?
- The Rocky Horror Show has a runtime of 110 minutes.
- Who wrote The Rocky Horror Show?
- The Rocky Horror Show was written by Richard O'Brien.
- When did The Rocky Horror Show open on Broadway?
- This revival of The Rocky Horror Show opened on Broadway on April 23, 2026.