Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show

Now with a special midnight show (11:59 p,m. on Aug. 16) and costume contest! Woo hoo!

Why you should see The Rocky Horror Show

Because it’s time to do the Time Warp, again!
Because you loved the movie — so come see the original. (The 1975 movie was based on Richard O’Brien’s 1973 musical.)
Because science fiction, on a stage, is a spectacle for the eyes.
Because of the antici……pation.
Because last time CLTC did the show, the lines were around the block.

Synopsis

In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker and a creepy butler. Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named “Rocky.” And this deliberately kitschy rock ‘n’ roll sci-fi gothic musical is more fun than ever. City Lights had hit productions of Rocky Horror in 2003 and 2013, and we can’t wait to do the Time Warp with you again!

Please note: We love hearing audience sass and your favorite Rocky callouts! But to protect our actors, we ask that nothing be thrown from the audience. Thank you!

Cast

Janet: Gwynnevere Cristobal
Brad: Ethan Glasman
Riff Raff: Matt Locke (except July 18-20)
Riff Raff: Kit Wilder* (July 18-20)
Magenta / Usherette: Chloë Angst
Dr. Frank-N-Furter: Bart Perry
Rocky: Will Patrick
Columbia: Alycia Adame
Dr. Scott: Matthew Regan
Eddie: Zachary Vaughn-Munck
Narrator: Karen DeHart
Phantoms: Stephanie Baumann, Chloë Genevieve Fehr and Dale Tanner

*Member, Actors’ Equity Association

Resources

High-res photos by Evelyn Huynh and Christian Pizzirani
Show program
Press release
Highlights dramaturgy guide 

Details and special events

Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show previews July 19, 2024, and runs through Aug. 25. The production runs about an hour and 45 minutes, plus one 15-minute intermission. We would rate this show R for mature content and adult themes.

Pay What You Can Night is Thursday, July 18, at 8 p.m.; call the box office at 408-295-4200 to name your price. Other showtimes are Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., with 8 p.m. Wednesday shows on Aug. 7 & 14. There are no shows on July 21, July 28 or Aug. 4, but we’ve added a 2 p.m. Saturday matinee on Aug. 10 — and a midnight show starting at 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 16! Please note that the first Aug. 16 performance will start at 7:30 p.m. instead of 8 to give our actors time to rest before the midnight show.

Single tickets are $31-$70 now with no fees. Bring a group of 10 or more and get 25% off the face value of each ticket. The discount is automatically applied when 10 or more tickets are in the cart. (Contact the box office if group members are paying separately.) If you are an employee of a fellow theater company seeking industry comps, please email us at least 48 hours in advance. Subject to availability.

Covid protocols:
If you are feeling unwell, please stay home, and don’t worry about your tickets. We’ll be happy to exchange them for another performance, free of charge. Masks are recommended indoors, except for Aug. 11 and 15, when they are required indoors. Learn more about our Covid-19 protocols.

Special events:
Thursday, July 18, 8 p.m.: Pay What You Can Preview Night. (Call the box office at 408-295-4200 to name your own price.)
Friday, July 19, 8 p.m.: Preview Night.
Saturday, July 20, 8 p.m.: Opening Night.
Saturday, July 27, 8 p.m.: See the show on this night, and 10% of your ticket will support Theatre Bay Area’s Lemonade Fund!
Friday, Aug. 9: Before the show, folks from our nonprofit partner, Silicon Valley Pride, will give a brief curtain speech about their fine work. Today’s performance is dedicated to them!
Monday, Aug. 12, 7 p.m.: Join us on Zoom for a fun talk about all things Rocky with director Amber Smith and members of the cast. Sign up for the Zoom link!
Sunday, Aug. 18, 2 p.m.: We will provide American Sign Language interpreters at this performance.
Sunday, Aug. 25: Stay after the 2 p.m. matinee for a talkback with director Amber Smith and the Rocky Horror cast.

Parking and other info

Should you require ADA parking, email us or add a note to your order to reserve a spot in front of the glass doors. We will accommodate as many as possible. And for everyone else, there’s free parking just a short walk away. Most ParkSJ garages offer 90 minutes of free parking, and the parking website ParkSJ.org is a great resource providing real-time parking availability, maps and more.

The closest city lot is the First Street and I-280 Lot, under the freeway. Parking there is free on weekends and after 6 p.m. on weekdays.

The theater is wheelchair-accessible; book the ADA & Companion seats when buying tickets.

Due to the intimate size of our theater, we unfortunately are not able to seat late patrons. Thank you for your understanding.