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Broadway's 'Rocky Horror Show' pays emotional tribute to Tim Curry
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Key Points:
- The Broadway cast of “The Rocky Horror Show” paid tribute to the late Tim Curry, who originated the role of Dr. Frank-N-Furter and passed away at age 80 on Tuesday.
- Actor Paul Soileau, currently playing Frank, honored Curry as the original “mothership” of the character, highlighting Curry’s deep personal connection to the role and its lasting impact.
- The tribute included a standing ovation, a chant of “Tim! Tim! Tim!”, and a performance of “I’m Going Home” featuring Soileau, Tony nominee Luke Evans, and Jake Shears, who will assume the role in September.
- A memorial picture of Curry as Frank-N-Furter was displayed in the Studio 54 lobby, where the current production is staged, recalling Curry’s original Broadway performance in 1975.
- Jim Sharman, director of both the original stage production and film, praised Curry as a unique talent whose legacy endures through his iconic roles.
