THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Previews — Page 10

The entitlement of the people in that Post article. Like, just grow up.

If Christopher Ashley is jumping in, perhaps there’s likely to be some reframing going on. I can’t imagine nixing a sold out preview performance three days ahead of time unless the entire cast was laid out sick.

Someone mentioned he did direct the last revival, so it’s possible he might be working to see how the callbacks can still be integrated into the experience in a bit more streamlined way. If someone was at tonight’s show, maybe they could tell us about their experience.

MezzA101 said: "Buzzkill ‘Rocky Horror’ proves Broadway has totally lost the plot

https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/opinion/buzzkill-rocky-horror-proves-broadway-has-lost-the-plot?"

The mention of throwable props in this is remarkably stupid. It’s a historic theatre and so I can imagine a hard line has to be drawn somewhere since endless performances filled with water guns, thrown rice and toilet paper are going to cause damage over time.

But even more ludicrous is that the writer is saying that even dressing up in costume is not welcome, and that’s a bald-assed lie. Both times I went, many people were fully dressed up in their own costumes (and looked pretty good) and nobody said anything.

While I get that the callback situation is going to be the sticking point for many, this opinion piece reads like just another Karen screed - though what did I expect from the NY Post?

In 2018 the Stratford Festival in Canada produced a fantastic production of Rocky Horror. Dressing up was encouraged, callbacks were encouraged; sometimes the house staff was involved in starting the callbacks. Dancing the Time Warp was also encouraged, especially during the finale. But because the show was being performed in a historic theater and the show was repping with three other productions they limited the props. Rice, water and tp were banned. The cell phone announcement, which was done by the narrator character encouraged callbacks, but reminded the audience to be mindful of the people around them, and not ruin the fun for everybody or block anyone's view. They handled the situation very well.

Caught this last week and thought it was a really enjoyable. My reference point for the film is next to nothing. Only went once to a Midnight Screenings when I was in high school - and grew up watching the video for Time Warp on MTV...So expectations were low.

Fully enjoyed myself. There were minimal callbacks but they all worked and the cast repsonded quite well.

Also, that cast is next level. God, I love Rachel Dratch so much.

Luke Evans is truly giving a performance for the ages here

I recall thinking that the curtain call seemed a tad messy for some reason.

Curious to what if any changes happen and if they eliminate the little to no callbacks policy.

quizking101 said: "MezzA101 said: "Buzzkill ‘Rocky Horror’ proves Broadway has totally lost the plot

https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/opinion/buzzkill-rocky-horror-proves-broadway-has-lost-the-plot?"

The mention of throwable props in this is remarkably stupid. It’s a historic theatre and so I can imagine a hard line has to be drawn somewhere since endless performances filled with water guns, thrown rice and toilet paper are going to cause damage over time.

But even more ludicrous is that the writer is saying that even dressing up in costume is not welcome, and that’s a bald-assed lie. Both times I went, many people were fully dressed up in their own costumes (and looked pretty good) and nobody said anything.

While I get that the callback situation is going to be the sticking point for many, this opinion piece reads like just another Karen screed - though what did I expect from the NY Post?"

I have no problem with people coming to the theater in costume, just don't wear anything on top of your head. I'm always amazed at how oblivious and/or rude some people can be with their hats and hairstyles.

Menken Fan said: "Saw the first preview and also tonight’s performance. From what I could tell, there have been no noticeable changes at all in three weeks of previews."

Was anyone expecting any? It sounded like the show was in pretty good form minus maybe some pacing issues (and I may be misremembering that last bit).

Does anyone know if Juliette Lewis has come out the stage door yet?

What a boring Rocky Horror. Direction Direction Direction! Did Sam say ok stand here and do what you wanna do? Because his direction was a hot mess and shouldn’t be anywhere near this show.

Luke Evan’s was stunning. Don’t see the show without him.

I don’t know what Rachel was doing but it was not good. The call backs started when she made her entrance but quickly faded away. I even enjoyed Juliette, but yeah this ain’t the revival back in the early 2000s. The orchestra was also boring along with the Time Warp and the line before it fell flat. Glad I paid $69 and sat in the front, but yeah skip this mess.

Updated On: 4/29/26 at 10:59 PM