At Broadway’s ‘Rocky Horror Show,’ Fan Participation Is Tricky
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The Broadway revival of “The Rocky Horror Show” at Studio 54 is grappling with managing audience participation, a hallmark of the cult film screenings where fans shout callbacks and interact with the performance.
- Director Sam Pinkleton has implemented measures such as lobby signage and website guidelines to encourage respectful audience behavior and prevent disruptions during the live theatrical production.
- Pinkleton emphasizes balancing fan enthusiasm with maintaining the integrity of the live show experience, urging audiences to consider the impact of their actions on fellow theatergoers and performers.
- Originally debuting as a musical in London in 1973 and briefly running on Broadway in 1975, “Rocky Horror” gained enduring popularity through its 1975 film adaptation, becoming a long-running cult classic with continuous theatrical screenings for over 50 years.
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