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“Remove those lewd, lascivious lips mouthing the words ‘Twentieth Century Fox!’” These were the angry words uttered by Fox's chairman of the board after viewing the advance trailer for the studio's soon-to-be-released musical send-up of 1950's sci-fi and horror flicks. Little did he know that those “lewd, lascivious lips” would become the symbol of the greatest cult movie of all time.
Originally a stage play, Rocky Horror first saw the light of day at The Royal Court Theatre Upstairs in London on June 16, 1973. It was a small production, warmly received by critics and audience alike. Dubbed The Rocky Horror Show the play was based on a combination of grade B Horror movies, Steve Reeves muscle flicks and fifties rock 'n' roll. It starred the writer, Richard O'Brien, as a maniacal handyman named Riff-Raff, and Tim Curry in the leading role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter, the kinky scientist who creates “Rocky Horror,” his personal Adonis.
Rocky's story line focuses on an unworldly, young American couple and their adventures during a singularly ill-fated evening.
After facing a blow out on a deserted highway on that rainy November evening, Brad Majors and Janet Weiss, seek refuge at a nearby castle, hoping to receive the assistance that their plight requires.
Instead, they encounter the unexpected: an alien mad scientist from Transsexual Transylvania on the evening of the unveiling of his greatest creation - the blonde, muscle-bound “Rocky Horror.”
In the course of the 90-minute play, Rocky is born, loses his virginity, experiences infidelity, and dies.
Throughout the play, Brad and Janet both have their staunch values challenged by the transsexual Dr. Furter who parades around in fishnets, garters, high heel pumps and several inches of make up.
The show is steeped in all the glitz and glitter of the early '70s. It is campy, trashy and oh so hip.
Rocky Horror quickly mutated into a multimedia event - a loud and boisterous come-as-you-are party where anything could - and often did - happen. “Don't Dream It, Be It” is Rocky's central message, and audiences have taken it to heart.
Rocky Horror has left an in elible mark on thousands worldwide.Attending The Rocky Horror Picture Show is an experience that can be compared to no other, unless that experience is attending a production of The Rocky Horror Show in its original setting as a staged play in an intimate theatre.
This Halloween Season, you will have the opportunity to experience for yourself the Cult Classic of all time. Don’t miss out.
(c) 2000 ceeg
(c) 2000 www.stagesofomaha.com
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oh my god.
what's his face, the main character guy and borderline girl,
is the hottest thing i've seen in my life.
something about his femi-masculinity, his ability to walk in high heels and his perfect, incredible lips.
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah.
*drip*
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Bespeckled
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That would be Frank N. Furter
Known in real life as Tim Curry
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paranoid martyr
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see: the_rocky_horror_picture_show
rhps
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The rocky horror show is in town. I want to see it but can't afford the tickets. Ho hum, guess I better stay home and watch the movie.
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i would sell myself on the streets for a chance to see the play.
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Flowers from Safeway
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If you're buying, let's go!
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what's it to you?
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