SANE INSIDE INSANITY: THE PHENOMENON OF ROCKY HORROR

Synopsis

Take a peek behind the curtain of Richard O’Brien’s (in)famous stage play The Rocky Horror Show–the British rock ‘n roll musical that took the world by storm in the 1970s and through the film, has continued to shake things up while touching the hearts of fans worldwide. The Rocky Horror Picture Show is often a rite of passage for queer youth–and whether queer means gay or eccentric, it always means fabulous. See the trajectory of Richard O’Brien’s quirky brainchild–from its humble beginnings as a scrappy passion project bursting the seams of repurposed cinemas (which would set the stage for future shadowcasts), and follow the show’s journey through a Broadway blunder, an awkward stumble onto the silver screen, and at last, its refuge at weekend midnight screenings. No detail is spared, with lore straight from some of the show’s original performers, as well as producers and promoters who not only marvel at the lasting significance of their work, but who also give credit where long (over)due. Be sure not to miss this 50th Anniversary tribute to Rocky Horror, the queerest and campiest cult phenomenon–deemed also a ‘beautiful accident’–of our century.

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