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| − | The Roxy Theatre is a world famous nightclub owned by Lou Adler on the Sunset Strip at 9009 West Sunset Blvd. in West Hollywood, CA. | + | The Roxy Theatre is a world famous nightclub owned by Lou Adler on the Sunset Strip at 9009 West Sunset Blvd. in West Hollywood, CA. The Roxy was opened on September 23, 1973, by Elmer Valentine and Lou Adler, along with original partners David Geffen, Elliot Roberts and Peter Asher. In its early days, the Roxy hosted both music and cabaret acts. After seeing ''The Rocky Horror Show'' in London, Lou Adler brought the show to his club. |
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| + | The American production of ''The Rocky Horror Show'' debuted March 21, 1974 and starred an imported Tim Curry as Frank N Furter along with a new, local cast. ''The Rocky Horror Show'' played at the Roxy for nine months before moving to Broadway. Midway though its run, Singer/Songwriter/Actor Paul Jabara ("It's Raining Men") took over the role of Frank N Furter when Tim Curry, along with Roxy original, Meatloaf, went to England to film ''The Rocky Horror Picture Show''. | ||
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| + | The very first ''Rocky Horror'' costume contest was held at The Roxy Theater on October 31, 1974. | ||
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| + | In 1978, Tim Curry returned to the Roxy to start his ''Read My Lips'' tour, playing six shows on July 14, 15 and 16. A year later, Tim played two shows at the Roxy on August 26, 1979 in support of his ''Fearless'' album. | ||
Revision as of 17:04, 2 September 2015
The Roxy Theatre is a world famous nightclub owned by Lou Adler on the Sunset Strip at 9009 West Sunset Blvd. in West Hollywood, CA. The Roxy was opened on September 23, 1973, by Elmer Valentine and Lou Adler, along with original partners David Geffen, Elliot Roberts and Peter Asher. In its early days, the Roxy hosted both music and cabaret acts. After seeing The Rocky Horror Show in London, Lou Adler brought the show to his club.
The American production of The Rocky Horror Show debuted March 21, 1974 and starred an imported Tim Curry as Frank N Furter along with a new, local cast. The Rocky Horror Show played at the Roxy for nine months before moving to Broadway. Midway though its run, Singer/Songwriter/Actor Paul Jabara ("It's Raining Men") took over the role of Frank N Furter when Tim Curry, along with Roxy original, Meatloaf, went to England to film The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
The very first Rocky Horror costume contest was held at The Roxy Theater on October 31, 1974.
In 1978, Tim Curry returned to the Roxy to start his Read My Lips tour, playing six shows on July 14, 15 and 16. A year later, Tim played two shows at the Roxy on August 26, 1979 in support of his Fearless album.
