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| − | [[File: | + | [[File:The Rocky Horror Show - Original Roxy Cast.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The Rocky Horror Show Original Roxy Cast]] |
| − | The Rocky Horror Show - Original Roxy Cast was the | + | [[File:RHSRoxyPremiere.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Mail Order Ticket Flier for American Premiere at the Roxy]] |
| − | <br> | + | [[File:RHRoxyOpen3_74.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Opening Night Newspaper Clipping from LA Times]] |
| − | + | [[File:RoxySticker.jpg|200px|thumb|right|]] | |
| + | [[File:Roxy Cast LP Ad.jpg|200px|thumb|right|]] | ||
| + | [[File:SweetT45.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Roxy Cast Single Sleeve front and back for "Sweet Transvestite" b/w "I'm Going Home"]] | ||
| + | ''The Rocky Horror Show - Original Roxy Cast'' was the Original Los Angeles production of ''[[The Rocky Horror Show]]''. | ||
| + | <br>American producer [[Lou Adler]] attended a performance of ''The Rocky Horror Show'' with then-girlfriend, Britt Ekland, while in London. | ||
| + | Liking what he saw and looking for a cabaret act for his [[Roxy Theatre]] in Los Angeles, Adler met backstage with producers and within 36 hours had secured the American theatrical rights. The show premiered at the Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles on March 24, 1974. [[Tim Curry]] from the Original [[London Cast]] reprised his role of Frank N Furter, along with American actors in the remaining roles. Among those in attendance for the premiere were John Lennon, May Pang, Mick & Bianca Jagger, Roman Polanski, Jack Nicholson, Anjelica Huston and Cher. The show had a very successful 9-month run, ending on January 5, 1975. | ||
| − | AllMusic Review[http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-rocky-horror-show-original-roxy-cast-mw0000204342] | + | In October, singer/songwriter Paul Jabara (later famous for writing "It's Raining Men") replaced Curry in the lead when he and [[Meat Loaf]] went to film ''[[The Rocky Horror Picture Show]]''. ([[Richard O'Brien]]'s take on the role of Herod in the London cast of ''Jesus Christ Superstar'', in place of Paul Jabara, is what got Richard fired so he had the time to write ''[[The Rocky Horror Show]]'' in the first place). |
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| + | An Original Los Angeles Cast LP was recorded and released on [[Ode Records]] in 1974. Legendary L.A. session musicians, known as the [[The Wrecking Crew]], played on the soundtrack LP. These musicians played on countless commercial releases including LPs by The Beach Boys, Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass, The Monkees, Sonny & Cher, Phil Spector, The Carpenters, The Association, Frank and Nancy Sinatra, and The Partridge Family. A 7" single release of "Sweet Transvestite" backed with "I'm Going Home" was released in 1974 with a picture sleeve that matched the LP cover art. In 1990, the soundtrack was released as part of ''[[The Rocky Horror Picture Show 15th Anniversary Box Set]]''. | ||
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| + | On March 7, 1975, the production previewed at the [[Belasco Theatre]] in New York City, featuring [[Richard O'Brien]] reprising his role as [[Riff Raff]].<br>The production opened on March 10, 1975 and was not successful, closing on April 6, 1975 after 36 performances. | ||
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| + | ==Ode Records Catalog Number== | ||
| + | SP 770265 (77051) | ||
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| + | ==Original Roxy Cast== | ||
| + | [[Tim Curry]] - [[Dr. Frank N Furter]]<br | ||
| + | >Abigale Haness - [[Janet Weiss]]<br> | ||
| + | B. Miller (aka Bill Miller, now known as Michael Fontaine)- [[Brad Majors]]<br> | ||
| + | Bruce Scott - [[Riff Raff]]<br> | ||
| + | [[Jamie Donnelly]] - [[Magenta]]/[[Usherette]]<br> | ||
| + | Boni Enten - [[Columbia]]<br> | ||
| + | [[Kim Milford]] - [[Rocky Horror]]<br> | ||
| + | [[Meat Loaf]] - [[Eddie]]/[[Dr. Scott]]<br> | ||
| + | Graham Jarvis - [[The Narrator]]<br> | ||
| + | Susan Morse - [[Phantoms]]/Chorus/Understudy<br> | ||
| + | Alan Martin - Understudy<br> | ||
| + | John Mark Robinson - Understudy | ||
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| + | ==Secondary Roxy Cast== | ||
| + | [[Paul Jabara]] - Frank N Furter<br> | ||
| + | Beverly Bremers - Janet Weiss<br> | ||
| + | B. Miller (aka Bill Miller, now known as Michael Fontaine)- Brad Majors<br> | ||
| + | Bart Braverman - Riff Raff<br> | ||
| + | Jamie Donnelly - Magenta/Usherette<br> | ||
| + | Boni Enten - Columbia<br> | ||
| + | Tony Hoty - Eddie/Dr. Scott<br> | ||
| + | Jimmy Sbano - Rocky Horror<br> | ||
| + | Ray Stewart - The Narrator<br> | ||
| + | Susan Morse - Phantoms/Chorus/Understudy<br> | ||
| + | Alan Martin - Understudy<br> | ||
| + | John Mark Robinson - Understudy | ||
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| + | ==Show Credits== | ||
| + | Book, Music and Lyrics by [[Richard O'Brien]]<br> | ||
| + | Directed by [[Jim Sharman]]<br> | ||
| + | Set Design by [[Brian Thomson]]<br> | ||
| + | Musical Director - D'Vaughn Pershing<br> | ||
| + | Arranged by Richard Hartley<br> | ||
| + | Costumes Designed by Sue Blane<br> | ||
| + | Lighting by Chipmunk<br> | ||
| + | Sound Design by Abe Jacob<br> | ||
| + | Production Stage Manager - David H Banks<br> | ||
| + | General Manager - Brian Avnet<br> | ||
| + | Associate Producer - John Beug<br> | ||
| + | Costumes Executed by Larry Lefler <br> | ||
| + | Set Constructed by Wayne Hazelhurst<br> | ||
| + | Casting by Otto & WIndsor Ltd and Joel Thurm | ||
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| + | ==LP Credits== | ||
| + | Produced by Lou Adler<br> | ||
| + | Engineer: Hank Cicalo<br> | ||
| + | Asst. Engineer: Milt Calice<br> | ||
| + | Recorded at A&M Studios<br> | ||
| + | Keyboards: David Foster, [[Larry Knechtel]], D'Vaughn E. Pershing<br> | ||
| + | Guitars: Daniel Kortchmar, Dean Parks, [[Tommy Tedesco]] (credited as Thomas J. Tedesco)<br> | ||
| + | Drums: [[Hal Blaine]]<br> | ||
| + | Bass: [[Joe Osborn]] (credited as Joe Osbourne)<br> | ||
| + | Horns arranged and played by: [[Jim Horn]] (credited as James R. Horn), Trevor Lawrence, Steven P. Madiano<br> | ||
| + | Percussion: Gary Coleman<br> | ||
| + | Musical Director: D'Vaughn E. Pershing<br> | ||
| + | Art Direction: Ode Visuals<br> | ||
| + | Design: Des Strobel/AGI<br> | ||
| + | Photography: Richard Fegley <br> | ||
| + | Cover Illustration by [[Michael English]] | ||
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| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | AllMusic Review[http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-rocky-horror-show-original-roxy-cast-mw0000204342]<br> | ||
| + | The Wrecking Crew [http://www.wreckingcrewfilm.com/] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Recordings]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:21, 19 October 2022
The Rocky Horror Show - Original Roxy Cast was the Original Los Angeles production of The Rocky Horror Show.
American producer Lou Adler attended a performance of The Rocky Horror Show with then-girlfriend, Britt Ekland, while in London.
Liking what he saw and looking for a cabaret act for his Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles, Adler met backstage with producers and within 36 hours had secured the American theatrical rights. The show premiered at the Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles on March 24, 1974. Tim Curry from the Original London Cast reprised his role of Frank N Furter, along with American actors in the remaining roles. Among those in attendance for the premiere were John Lennon, May Pang, Mick & Bianca Jagger, Roman Polanski, Jack Nicholson, Anjelica Huston and Cher. The show had a very successful 9-month run, ending on January 5, 1975.
In October, singer/songwriter Paul Jabara (later famous for writing "It's Raining Men") replaced Curry in the lead when he and Meat Loaf went to film The Rocky Horror Picture Show. (Richard O'Brien's take on the role of Herod in the London cast of Jesus Christ Superstar, in place of Paul Jabara, is what got Richard fired so he had the time to write The Rocky Horror Show in the first place).
An Original Los Angeles Cast LP was recorded and released on Ode Records in 1974. Legendary L.A. session musicians, known as the The Wrecking Crew, played on the soundtrack LP. These musicians played on countless commercial releases including LPs by The Beach Boys, Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass, The Monkees, Sonny & Cher, Phil Spector, The Carpenters, The Association, Frank and Nancy Sinatra, and The Partridge Family. A 7" single release of "Sweet Transvestite" backed with "I'm Going Home" was released in 1974 with a picture sleeve that matched the LP cover art. In 1990, the soundtrack was released as part of The Rocky Horror Picture Show 15th Anniversary Box Set.
On March 7, 1975, the production previewed at the Belasco Theatre in New York City, featuring Richard O'Brien reprising his role as Riff Raff.
The production opened on March 10, 1975 and was not successful, closing on April 6, 1975 after 36 performances.
Contents
Ode Records Catalog Number
SP 770265 (77051)
Original Roxy Cast
Tim Curry - Dr. Frank N Furter
Abigale Haness - Janet Weiss
B. Miller (aka Bill Miller, now known as Michael Fontaine)- Brad Majors
Bruce Scott - Riff Raff
Jamie Donnelly - Magenta/Usherette
Boni Enten - Columbia
Kim Milford - Rocky Horror
Meat Loaf - Eddie/Dr. Scott
Graham Jarvis - The Narrator
Susan Morse - Phantoms/Chorus/Understudy
Alan Martin - Understudy
John Mark Robinson - Understudy
Secondary Roxy Cast
Paul Jabara - Frank N Furter
Beverly Bremers - Janet Weiss
B. Miller (aka Bill Miller, now known as Michael Fontaine)- Brad Majors
Bart Braverman - Riff Raff
Jamie Donnelly - Magenta/Usherette
Boni Enten - Columbia
Tony Hoty - Eddie/Dr. Scott
Jimmy Sbano - Rocky Horror
Ray Stewart - The Narrator
Susan Morse - Phantoms/Chorus/Understudy
Alan Martin - Understudy
John Mark Robinson - Understudy
Show Credits
Book, Music and Lyrics by Richard O'Brien
Directed by Jim Sharman
Set Design by Brian Thomson
Musical Director - D'Vaughn Pershing
Arranged by Richard Hartley
Costumes Designed by Sue Blane
Lighting by Chipmunk
Sound Design by Abe Jacob
Production Stage Manager - David H Banks
General Manager - Brian Avnet
Associate Producer - John Beug
Costumes Executed by Larry Lefler
Set Constructed by Wayne Hazelhurst
Casting by Otto & WIndsor Ltd and Joel Thurm
LP Credits
Produced by Lou Adler
Engineer: Hank Cicalo
Asst. Engineer: Milt Calice
Recorded at A&M Studios
Keyboards: David Foster, Larry Knechtel, D'Vaughn E. Pershing
Guitars: Daniel Kortchmar, Dean Parks, Tommy Tedesco (credited as Thomas J. Tedesco)
Drums: Hal Blaine
Bass: Joe Osborn (credited as Joe Osbourne)
Horns arranged and played by: Jim Horn (credited as James R. Horn), Trevor Lawrence, Steven P. Madiano
Percussion: Gary Coleman
Musical Director: D'Vaughn E. Pershing
Art Direction: Ode Visuals
Design: Des Strobel/AGI
Photography: Richard Fegley
Cover Illustration by Michael English
