Broadway’s Rocky Horror Revival Sways Between Nostalgia and Modernity
TL;DR
The Theater Loop review argues Broadway’s Rocky Horror Show revival at Studio 54 is caught between honoring the cult classic and updating it for today, resulting in a mixed experience: not fully the interactive bacchanal fans expect, nor a traditional Broadway night of quiet observation. Luke Evans’s Frank-N-Furter is the standout, delivering serious commitment where others lean into irony, while the rest of the cast and direction feel over-earnest or arch. The enduring score, including Time Warp, remains the production’s high point as it navigates its tricky legacy.
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