THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW reviews — Page 8

Sherie arrives THIS Friday.  Just in time ...

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Updated On: 6/25/26 at 01:30 AM

CoffeeBreak said: "Has Caleb Quezon been on for Columbia yet? Larkin Reily has?

They must be rehearsing a new Columbia this week with Sherie (new Magenta in the show Friday)."

who's been Columbia this week so far?

ACL2006 said: "CoffeeBreak said: "Has Caleb Quezon been on for Columbia yet? Larkin Reily has?

They must be rehearsing a new Columbia this week with Sherie (new Magenta in the show Friday)."

who's been Columbia this week so far?"

Based on audience members, Larkin Reilly

Based on the official site, no one is playing Columbia LOL

quizking101 said: "Apparently the associate choreographer, Emily Madigan,had to step in as an emergency cover Phantom this afternoon since the swings were all-skate again."

they only have 5 swings. Larkin is Columbia, Anania is Magenta, and plus 2 other swings were on. Tassy Kirbas also made their Phantom debut this afternoon.

The assistant director looks/seems young and inexperienced.  Madigan has experience. She and choreographer Ani Taj are probably running the show with pinkleton rehearsing the new Oh, Mary cast right now?

They need to get more broadway people in the show with experience, like Sherie. 

Updated On: 6/27/26 at 01:04 AM

Is anyone else seeing Sherie’s first performance tonight? I was able to grab a cheap ticket on Theatr and I’m thrilled.

I saw the show last night 6/25. The 15 minute intermission ran long like there was something going on. The second act felt bogged down and some of the dialogue delivery was clunky. Luke Evans gave a very good performance, but even he seemed a little off in act two. I thought the show itself was fine. It felt a bit like a better prepared City Center Encores production. The direction was straight forward with a lot of downstage crosses left to right which felt unoriginal and redundant.The actors at times seemed a little cramped. 
 

I wonder when they were casting, if they offered Zane Phillips, the role of Rocky. Seems it would’ve been the perfect role for him. Does anyone have the scoop?

I concur with the previous review. Sherie slid in like she was there the whole time right from the jump. She knows EXACTLY what she’s doing and had great chemistry with Amber, including a fun little comedic riffing after “Planet Hot Dog”. I’m sure Sherie can only get better from here. It makes me think that she could’ve been a fun Janet for the last revival back when.

I also agree with Larkin being absolutely dynamite. She plays it a bit more traditionally than Michaela did but her singing was far more pure and intelligible. While the wasn’t missing Juliette at all, I actually was a little shocked when I didn’t find myself missing MJ since Larkin is comparatively better.

The cast remains on absolute fire and every single time I go, Luke Evans commands the stage like he is having the absolute best time of his life and it’s palpable. Hsu has also upped her game and really sells a role that’s intended to be two dimensional

ACL2006 said: "Curious to see if Larkin gets bumped up to Columbia full-time since there's still no announcement of a replacement?"

Honestly, they should.

At this point, it’s not a role that needs a star because people are still showing up in droves regardless. Last night was sold out and a lot of people I talked to were there for Sherie (especially since people missed her in QOV), and she isn’t a big name outside of theatre. It’s already printing money for Roundabout, so they should save the star casting when things start to get shaky, which I don’t foresee for a while unless we get sudden cast departures.

Hell, there’s a world where I foresee Rachel Dratch staying on for the long haul since her role is a comedic meal and a princess track

 

Saw it Thurs night, so missed Sherie sadly, but concur on Larkin. Great presence. I found her to be more than solid as an understudy but quite wonderful. 

quizking101 said: "A little snippet. You know, as a Pride treat

https://x.com/songanddancern/status/2070891643264192767?s=46&t=0XG46rJiPEOy8dyIeDsimg"

There is simply nobody like her. So happy she's back on Broadway where she belongs.

Going tonight again with daughter who loves Sherie.  Will take son when the cast changes occur - and swings are less present.  Thinking this show will only get better as the initial wea inexperienced supporting players begin to vanish to outer space - with solid Broadway experienced talent replacing. 

Updated On: 6/27/26 at 02:49 PM