On Wednesday, Aug. 25, Tim Curry left this mortal coil at 80-years-old.
The daring thespian, best known for his work on the silver screen, made his mark early on in his career when he portrayed Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 cult classic “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” which also happened to be his debut onscreen role.
“He’s the best thing in the movie, maybe because he seems to be having the most fun,” Roger Ebert wrote in a review following the film’s release.
Although reviews were muted at first, Curry’s freewheeling performance and the plucky feature’s indelible weirdo spirit, “Rocky Horror” has endured and found a second life as a midnight viewing sensation, 2016 TV movie, regional touring production and current Tony-nominated Broadway musical.
If you’d like to see the freaky, campy, oft-hilarious show live, “Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show” runs eight times a week at New York City’s Studio 54 from now until Feb. 28, 2027.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets for any one show was $84 including fees on SeatGeek.
Other dates have seats starting anywhere from $96 to $549 including fees.
Make sure to use promo code NYPOST10 for $10 off purchases over $250 at checkout (Editor’s Note: this discount is only valid for users’ first purchase on SeatGeek).
Recently-departed star Luke Evans’ understudy Paul Soileau leads the cast donning heels, fishnets and eye shadow Curry’s iconic Frank-N-Furter alongside “SNL” alum Rachel Dratch (The Narrator), Tony nominee Lorna Courtney (Janet), “Glee” actor Kevin McHale (Brad) and Broadway vet Amber Gray (Riff Raff).
Soileau will be replaced by Scissor Sisters frontman Jake Shears — whose real name is Jason F. Sellards — starting Sept. 10.
Following Curry’s passing, Luke Evans shared a note he wrote to Curry that read “There will only be one Tim Curry. All the rest of us will just have to emulate some of the magic of that role I’ve just spent 7 months playing…being compared to you has been one of the greatest compliments I’ve ever received.”
“I just wanted to say thank you. For your fearless performance, for creating something so enduring, and for inspiring generations of actors to be a little braver than they thought they could be.”
We’ll see you at Studio 54.
For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about how to see “Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show” on Broadway below.
How much are the cheapest “Rocky Horror” tickets?
Based on our findings, seven “Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show” dates have tickets under $100, including fees, from now through Feb. 28, 2027.
All shows are listed below in chronological order.
| “Rocky Horror” dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| Saturday, Sept. 5 8 p.m. | $96 (including fees) |
| Saturday, Sept. 12 8 p.m. | $84 (including fees) |
| Saturday, Sept. 19 8 p.m. | $84 (including fees) |
| Saturday, Oct. 3 8 p.m. | $96 (including fees) |
| Saturday, Oct. 17 8 p.m. | $96 (including fees) |
| Saturday, Oct. 24 8 p.m. | $84 (including fees) |
| Saturday, Nov. 7 8 p.m. | $96 (including fees) |
Who is in “Rocky Horror” on Broadway?
If you’d like to match names to faces, here’s a little bit about the six principal leads in “Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show.”
Paul Soileau (Frank-N-Furter) takes over for Luke Evans from now until Sept. 10. The veteran actor appeared in Steven Soderbergh’s “Out Of Sight” as Lulu and has since shown up in short films over the past few decades. “The Rocky Horror Show” marks his Broadway debut.
Rachel Dratch (The Narrator) was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Supporting Actress this past June. However, it’s likely fans are familiar with her work on “Saturday Night Live,” “30 Rock,” “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” and countless other credits.
Lorna Courtney (Janet) is active. She recently starred in a stage adaptation of “The Greatest Showman” and was nominated for a Tony for her work as Juliet in “& Juliet.” Notable TV roles include “The Equalizer” and “9-1-1: Nashville.”
Kevin McHale (Brad) has been Grammy-nominated, won a SAG Award and likely most well-known for his work in “Glee” as Artie Abrams. You may have also seen him in “The Office,” “American Horror Stories” and “The Hunting Party.”
Amber Gray (Riff Raff) originated a number of roles over the course of her career including parts in “Tartuffe,” “A Wrinkle In Time” and “Eureka Day.” She’s also appeared on the TV shows “Underground Railroad,” “The Gilded Age” and “Escape at Dannemora.”
Bios have been cribbed and lightly altered from the Rocky Horror website.
Where are Tim Curry’s movies streaming?
From “Rocky Horror” to “Annie” to “Clue,” The Post outlined how you can see Curry’s most notable works via streaming services.
Huge musicals on and off Broadway
Many off-kilter shows that embody Curry’s one-of-a-kind sensibility are running on (and off!) the Great White Way at the moment.
Here are just five of our favorites.
• “Little Shop Of Horrors”
• “The Lost Boys”
• “Titanique”
• “Moulin Rouge!”
• “Wicked”
Curious what else is out there? Take a look at all the 2026 Tony-nominated shows to find the production for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
