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''The Rocky Horror Show - Original Roxy Cast'' was the Original Los Angeles production of ''[[The Rocky Horror Show]]''. | ''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. | <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 Theater in Los Angeles, Adler met backstage with producers and within 36 hours had secured the American theatrical rights. | + | Liking what he saw and looking for a cabaret act for his Roxy Theater 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. |
| − | + | The show had a very successful 9-month run, and ended when production began on ''[[The Rocky Horror Picture Show]]'', which featured many members from the Original London Cast cast. At some point, singer/songwriter Paul Jabara (later famous for writing "It's Raining Men") replaced Curry in the lead. 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 Monkees, The Partridge Family, The Carpenters and The Beach Boys. | |
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Photography: Richard Fegley <br> | Photography: Richard Fegley <br> | ||
Cover Illustration by Michael English <br> | Cover Illustration by Michael English <br> | ||
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AllMusic Review[http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-rocky-horror-show-original-roxy-cast-mw0000204342] | AllMusic Review[http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-rocky-horror-show-original-roxy-cast-mw0000204342] | ||
Revision as of 19:15, 16 September 2015
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 Theater 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.
The show had a very successful 9-month run, and ended when production began on The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which featured many members from the Original London Cast cast. At some point, singer/songwriter Paul Jabara (later famous for writing "It's Raining Men") replaced Curry in the lead. 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 Monkees, The Partridge Family, The Carpenters and The Beach Boys.
ORIGINAL ROXY CAST
Tim Curry - Frank N Furter
Abigale Haness - Janet Weiss
B. Miller - 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 Phantom/Chorus
SHOW CREDITS
Book, Music and Lyrics by Richard O'Brien
Directed by Jim Sharman
Costumes designed by Sue Blane
Lighting by Chipmunk
Set design by Brian Thompson
Sound design by Abe Jacob
Production Stage Manager - David H Banks
General Manager - Brian Avnet
Associate Producer - John Beug
Musical Director - D'Vaughn Pershing
Arranged by Richard Hartley
LP CREDITS
Produced by Lou Adler
Engineer: Hank icalo
Asst. Engineer: Milt Calice
Recorded at A&M Studios
Keyboards: David Foster, Larry Knechtel, D'Vaughn E. Pershing
Guitars: Daniel Kortchmar, Dean Parks, Thomas J. Tedesco
Drums: Hal Blaine
Bass: Joe Osbourne
Horns arranged and played by: 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
AllMusic Review[1]
