Margaret Cho to Join The Rocky Horror Show on Broadway
Playbill • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Margaret Cho will make her Broadway debut as the Narrator in the current revival of The Rocky Horror Show starting November 3, taking over from Rachel Dratch.
- The production, directed by Tony winner Sam Pinkleton, opened in April 2023 at Studio 54 and has extended its run through February 28, 2027, breaking the theatre's box-office record in June.
- The cast includes notable performers such as Lorna Courtney, Amber Gray, Kevin McHale, and Jake Shears, with design and creative teams featuring multiple Tony winners and nominees.
- The Rocky Horror Show, originally premiering in London in 1973, gained cult status through its 1975 film adaptation, celebrated for its themes of sexual and gender acceptance.
- The current Broadway revival has received nine 2026 Tony Award nominations, including Best Revival of a Musical, reflecting its critical and commercial success.
