ABOUT THE SHOW: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW

In this cult classic more than 50 years old, sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker and a creepy butler. Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named “Rocky.” Music, lyrics and book by Richard O‘Brien. This production of The Rocky Horror Show is a Grand Rapids Civic Theatre first!

Rated: R for adult language and sexually explicit content | The Rocky Horror Show contains simulated sexual content, provocative costumes, strong language, derogatory remarks and slurs, acts of violence and murder in a theatrical style, and features B-Movie horror tropes and elements designed to evoke fear or discomfort.

Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals | concordtheatricals.com

PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES

September 13 – October 6, 2024 (Wednesdays – Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm; Friday, September 27th at 11:30pm)

PRESENTING SPONSOR

The Rocky Horror Show is proudly sponsored by West Michigan Toyota Dealers. 

TICKETS

CLICK HERE for tickets.

WILL THERE BE AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION?

Yes, at select performances! Prop Bags will be available for purchase and audience participation/crowd interaction is encouraged on the following dates for performances at 7:30pm. NOTE: Outside props will not be allowed.

Friday, September 13
Saturday, September 14
Thursday, September 19
Friday, September 20
Thursday, September 26
Friday, September 27 (Stage Door Drinks + Libations; both performances at 7:30pm and 11:30pm)
Saturday, September 28 (Stage Door Drinks + Libations)
Thursday, October 3
Friday, October 4
Saturday, October 5
 
NO AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION at the following performances:
Sunday, September 15 @ 2:00pm
Wednesday, September 18 @ 7:30pm (Relaxed Environment)
Saturday, September 21 @ 7:30pm (ASL & Audio Description)
Sunday, September 22 @ 2:00pm
Wednesday, September 25 @ 7:30pm
Sunday, September 29 @ 2:00pm
Wednesday, October 2 @ 7:30pm
Sunday, October 6 @ 2:00pm
 

ABOUT PERFORMER-AUDIENCE INTERACTION

During the show, actors may come into the aisles, make eye contact, and perform close to the audience. However, we would like to ask for a mutual agreement between the audience and performers that there is no physical contact. The performers will not touch you, and we ask that you, as part of this mutual agreement, honor this commitment by not touching the performers.

 

COSTUMES AND DRESSING UP

Yes! You ARE encouraged to come in costume or dress in the theme of the show, if you’d like! Please make sure that your costume does not block the view of patrons around you, and your costume should not be a physical burden to those around you (it must stay within the confines of your seat/space).

 

RELATED PROGRAMMING

Join us at General Wood Shop on Friday, September 20th from 10-11pm to meet the cast of The Rocky Horror Show! Learn Civic’s version of The Time Warp and show off your Rocky Horror knowledge with trivia, all lead by members of the cast. Plus, dress in your Rocky Horror best – fan-favorites will win a prize presented by General Wood Shop and Grand Rapids Civic Theatre! We can’t wait to see your “Frankenstein Place” or character-inspired costumes. 507 Bridge St SW, Grand Rapids

ACCESSIBLE PROGRAMMING AND RESOURCES

Audio Described and ASL Interpreted Performance with pre-show Touch Tour: Saturday, September 21; Relaxed Environment Performance: Wednesday, September 18; Pick Your Price Wednesday: all Wednesday performances. We believe that all people should experience the thrill, excitement, and storytelling of live theatre. CLICK HERE to see a variety of accessible programs and services based on the needs of our community.  

STAGE DOOR DRINKS + LIBATIONS

Friday and Saturday, September 27 and 28, join us 60 minutes before curtain to purchase beer, wine, seltzer, and soda in the lower lobby. You can enjoy your drink inside the theatre while you watch the show and return to Stage Door Drinks & Libation during intermission (where applicable)! All beverages from Stage Door Drinks + Libations will come in a reusable souvenir cup! Return with your glass to other Stage Door Drinks & Libations nights throughout the season and get a discount when you re-use your cup.

AUDITION

Auditions for this production are complete.

MEET THE CAST

CLICK HERE for the cast list.

MEET THE PRODUCTION STAFF

Director: JOLENE FRANKEY

Music Director: MATTY OWEN

Choreographer: AMY WILSON

Stage Manager: RHONDA LEHAN

Intimacy Choreographer: CAITLIN HART

VOLUNTEER

CLICK HERE to get involved with the production.

BEHIND THE SCENES

CLICK HERE to see how the show is brought to life at Grand Rapids Civic Theatre.

DIGITAL PLAYBILL

Once the show has opened, you can CLICK HERE to access the show’s Digital Playbill. Why digital and not printed? This decision had many factors that went into it including the reduction of our paper footprint in an effort to be more climate-conscious as well as budgetary restrictions coming out of the pandemic. Digital Playbills remain archived long-term and can be accessed HERE.

MEDIA AND MARKETING

From promotional and production video trailers to local television and radio spots, you’ll find it all here.

CLICK HERE to watch the promotional video trailer.

CLICK HERE to watch our interview and performance on FOX17Morning Mix.

CLICK HERE to watch our performance on GR Live for WYCE 88.1FM at Midtown Music.

For media requests, contact Noddea Skidmore, Director of Marketing and Communications, at n.skidmore@grct.org.

 

 

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