The Musical World of Rocky Horror

Rocky Horror Show, 2001 Broadway Cast Program (Front Cover)Rocky Horror Show, 2001 Broadway Cast Program (Contents Page 20)

After a disastrous run at the Belasco Theatre in 1975, which closed after just 45 performances, it would be over twenty-five years before The Rocky Horror Show returned to Broadway. The 688-seat Circle in the Square Theatre mounted this revival, with previews beginning October 19th, 2000 and an official opening on November 15th, 2000. Reactions from both audiences and critics were decidedly better this time around, and a cast album was recorded on March 12th, 2001 (without Joan Jett unfortunately) which was released to the public on May 15th, 2001. In the wake of the September 11th attacks however, three performances had to be cancelled and in the aftermath this already struggling show was not able to hold on. It closed on September 23rd, 2001 after 356 performances. A return ten-week engagement was then arranged, from October 30th, 2001 through January 6th, 2002, with another 81 performances before the show closed for good. The production received a number of award nominations: four Tony nominations (Best Revival of a Musical, Jordan Roth; Best Actor in a Musical, Tom Hewitt; Best Costume Design, David C. Woolard; Best Direction of a Musical, Christopher Ashley) and five Drama Desk Award nominations (Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Jordan Roth; Outstanding Actor in a Musical, Tom Hewitt; Outstanding Choreography, Jerry Mitchell; Outstanding Director of a Musical, Christopher Ashley; Outstanding Set Design of a Musical, David Rockwell).

OPENING NIGHT CAST PRODUCTION TEAM
  • Producer: Jordan Roth
  • Musical Director and Vocal Arrangements: Henry Aronson
  • New Orchestrations: Doug Katsaros
  • Original Orchestrations: Richard Hartley
  • Book, Music & Lyrics: Richard O'Brien
  • Director: Christopher Ashley
  • Choreographer: Jerry Mitchell
  • Assistant Director: Jules Ochoa
  • Assistant Choreographer: Angie Schworer
  • Sound Design: T. Richard Fitzgerald and Domonic Sack
  • Original Costume Design: Sue Blane
  • Lighting Design: Paul Gallo
  • Costume Design: David C. Woolard
  • Scenic Design: David Rockwell

Replacement cast members during the run included Terrence Mann as Dr. Frank-N-Furter, Sebastian Bach as Riff Raff, Ana Gasteyer as Columbia, Luke Perry as Brad Majors, Kristen Lee Kelly as Columbia and later Janet Weiss, Jason Wooten as Riff Raff and later Eddie/Dr. Scott, and finally Liz Larsen as Columbia. There was also a long roster of guest Narrators with brief appearances: Cindy Adams, Kate Clinton, Gilbert Gottfried, Dave Holmes, Robin Leach, Sally Jessy Raphael, Jerry Springer, and Penn & Teller.

2001 Broadway Cast: 2 links

2001 Broadway Cast: 2 albums

The Rocky Horror Show (New Broadway Cast)The Rocky Horror Show (New Broadway Cast) CD (2001) - Circle in the Square Theatre in New York City.
The Rocky Horror Show (New Broadway Cast)The Rocky Horror Show (New Broadway Cast) CD Single (2001) - Promotional sampler.

2001 Broadway Cast: 5 videos

Over At The Frankenstein Place [reprise] (2001-11-18, featuring Sebastian Bach as Riff Raff) by 2001 Broadway CastOver At The Frankenstein Place [reprise] (2001-11-18, featuring Sebastian Bach as Riff Raff) - 1 minute 7 seconds (352x260, 30 fps, 7.4 MB). Bootleg audience tape from the Broadway Cast of The Rocky Horror Show on November 18th, 2001. As is usual for such tapes, the quality is pretty terrible and there are people in the way periodically. Sebastian Bach (from Skid Row) joined the production as Riff Raff when it re-opened around Halloween 2001. They added this brief reprise of Over At The Frankenstein Place to the beginning of the second Act, just for him.
Sweet Transvestite (2001-09-09, featuring Terrence Mann as Dr. Frank-N-Furter) by 2001 Broadway CastSweet Transvestite (2001-09-09, featuring Terrence Mann as Dr. Frank-N-Furter) - 4 minutes 7 seconds (540x404, 30 fps, 27.5 MB). Bootleg audience tape from the Broadway Cast of The Rocky Horror Show on September 9th, 2001 (just two days before certain other events in New York City). As is usual for such tapes, the quality is pretty terrible and there are people in the way periodically. Terrence Mann replaced Tom Hewitt as Dr. Frank-N-Furter from August 30th, 2001 through the end of the production. Other performers include Mark Price as Riff Raff, Daphne Rubin-Vega as Magenta, Aiko Nakasone as Columbia, Kristen Lee Kelly as Janet, and Jarrod Emick as Brad.
Time Warp (2001-04-20, featuring Joan Jett as Columbia) by 2001 Broadway CastTime Warp (2001-04-20, featuring Joan Jett as Columbia) - 5 minutes 23 seconds (540x400, 30 fps, 36.1 MB). Bootleg audience tape from the Broadway Cast of The Rocky Horror Show on April 20th, 2001. As is usual for such tapes, the quality is terrible and there are people in the way periodically. But it's likely the only way most of us will be able to see or hear any of Joan Jett's performance as Columbia, as she was unfortunately not part of the cast album. The usual Columbia tap dance here is replaced by a Joan Jett guitar solo. Other performers include Raúl Esparza as Riff Raff, Daphne Rubin-Vega as Magenta, Kristen Lee Kelly as Janet, Jarrod Emick as Brad, and Dick Cavett as the Narrator.
Time Warp (2001-11-18, featuring Sebastian Bach as Riff Raff) by 2001 Broadway CastTime Warp (2001-11-18, featuring Sebastian Bach as Riff Raff) - 5 minutes 21 seconds (352x260, 30 fps, 35.8 MB). Bootleg audience tape from the Broadway Cast of The Rocky Horror Show on November 18th, 2001. As is usual for such tapes, the quality is pretty terrible. Sebastian Bach (from Skid Row) joined the production as Riff Raff when it re-opened around Halloween 2001. Other performers here include Daphne Rubin-Vega as Magenta, Liz Larsen as Columbia, Kristen Lee Kelly as Janet, Jarrod Emick as Brad, and Gilbert Gottfried as the Narrator.
Time Warp (Live at 55th Annual Tony Awards) by 2001 Broadway CastTime Warp (Live at 55th Annual Tony Awards) - 2 minutes 16 seconds (320x240, 30 fps, 5.4 MB). The 2001 Broadway Cast of The Rocky Horror Show appear live at the 55th Annual Tony Awards, representing their nomination for 'Best Revival of a Musical' (they were beat out by 42nd Street). Cast members performing The Time Warp are Dick Cavett, Tom Hewitt, Alice Ripley, Jarrod Emick, Mark Price, Kristen Lee Kelly, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Lea DeLaria, Sebastian LaCause, and The Company. They even get Gwyneth Paltrow out of her seat and dancing with them... lovely! Originally aired on June 3rd, 2001.

2001 Broadway Cast: 1 sound file

Rocky Horror Cover Songs - Live Performances

2001 Broadway Cast: 1 document

2001 Broadway Cast: 32 images

PHOTOS

Rocky Horror Show, 2001 Broadway Cast Program (Contents Page 17-18)
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Rocky Horror Show, 2001 Broadway Cast Program (Contents Page 03-04)
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Rocky Horror Show, 2001 Broadway Cast Program (Contents Page 05-06)
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Rocky Horror Show, 2001 Broadway Cast Program (Contents Page 07-08)
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Rocky Horror Show, 2001 Broadway Cast Program (Contents Page 09-10)
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Rocky Horror Show, 2001 Broadway Cast Program (Contents Page 13-14)
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Rocky Horror Show, 2001 Broadway Cast Program (Contents Page 15-16)
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Rocky Horror Show (2001 Broadway Cast)
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Rocky Horror Show (2001 Broadway Cast)
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Rocky Horror Show (2001 Broadway Cast Billboard)
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New Broadway Cast CD Release Party (Tom Hewitt as Dr. Frank-N-Furter)
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Rocky Horror Show, 2001 Broadway Cast Flyer (Outside)
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Rocky Horror Show, 2001 Broadway Cast Flyer (Inside)
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Rocky Horror Show, 2001 Broadway Cast Program (Contents Page 21)
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Rocky Horror Show, 2001 Broadway Cast Program (Back Cover)
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New Broadway Cast CD Release Party (James Stovall and Perre Poley)
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Rocky Horror Show (2001 Broadway Cast Sign)
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Rocky Horror Show, 2001 Broadway Cast Program (Contents Page 11-12)
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Rocky Horror Show, 2001 Broadway Cast CD (Liner Notes Part 1)
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Rocky Horror Show, 2001 Broadway Cast CD (Liner Notes Part 7)
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Rocky Horror Show, 2001 Broadway Cast CD (Liner Notes Part 2)
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Rocky Horror Show, 2001 Broadway Cast CD (Liner Notes Part 4)
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Rocky Horror Show, 2001 Broadway Cast CD (Liner Notes Part 6)
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Rocky Horror Show, 2001 Broadway Cast CD (Liner Notes Part 3)
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Rocky Horror Show, 2001 Broadway Cast CD (Liner Notes Part 5)
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Rocky Horror Show, 2001 Broadway Cast CD (Back Cover)
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Rocky Horror Show, 2001 Broadway Cast CD Single (Front Cover)
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Rocky Horror Show, 2001 Broadway Cast CD (Inside Back Cover)
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Rocky Horror Show, 2001 Broadway Cast CD (Liner Notes Back)
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Rocky Horror Show, 2001 Broadway Cast CD Single (Compact Disc)
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Rocky Horror Show, 2001 Broadway Cast CD (Compact Disc)
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Rocky Horror Show, 2001 Broadway Cast CD (Front Cover)
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