YPSILANTI — Eastern Michigan University Theatre is pleased to present Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show. Get ready for an out-of-this-world adventure featuring a cast of wild characters in this campy musical comedy that inspired the cult film classic. The Rocky Horror Show will have audiences shouting from their seats and “Time Warp”ing in the aisles. Performances will occur on Feb. 13 and 14 at 7 p.m., Feb. 15 at a special time of 5 and 10 p.m., and Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. All performances will be held in the Legacy Theatre in the Judy Sturgis Hill Building at 1030 East Circle Drive on EMU’s Ypsilanti Campus. Runtime is approximately 2 hours, including a 15-minute intermission. The production is strongly suggested for mature audiences only.
Traveling to visit their former science teacher, naïve sweethearts Brad and Janet experience car trouble and stumble upon the eerie home of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Trapped inside with strange, scantily clad Transylvanians, Brad and Janet find themselves at the mercy of Frank and his motley crew. No one's life will ever be the same after this stormy night where impulses are acted upon, secrets are revealed and lessons are learned. Directed by Phil Simmons with Music Direction by R. MacKenzie Lewis and Book, Music & Lyrics by Richard O’Brien, The Rocky Horror Show is presented through a special arrangement with Concord Theatricals, www.concordtheatricals.com
Following the inter-active traditions of this raucous show, the EMU Theatre production of The Rocky Horror Show will be unlike a standard theatre experience. Audience response is encouraged throughout the production with shout-outs and props. Participation kits with acceptable props will be sold in the theatre lobby for an additional fee. Shoutout suggestions will be included in the show program. Many audience members choose to dress up in the style of the show when they attend productions. Dig out your feather boas and high heels and join us for a fun, fabulous, noisy good time.
EMU Theatre will partner with EMU’s Campus Life and LGBT Resource Center for a special Thursday night pre-show event available to EMU students. The EMU Preview performance on Thursday, Feb. 13, is a sneak peek of the final dress rehearsal before the official opening on Friday. The preview performance features a talkback with the company and an opportunity for audiences to share their input following the show. While the pre-show event is only available to students, the show and post-show talkback are open to all audience members. A representative from the LBGT Resource Center will also present a pre-show talk at our Sunday, 2 p.m. matinee on Feb. 16. The talk will begin 30 minutes before showtime. It will delve into the history and LGBT significance of the show.
Ticket prices for The Rocky Horror Show are $12 for students, $15 for seniors, and $20 for regular admission. EMU Theatre encourages audiences of all abilities to attend The Rocky Horror Show. Fidgets, headphones, sunglasses, and large print programs will be available for every performance. Tickets may be purchased online at emich.ludus.com, by phone at 734.487.2282, or in person at the EMU Ticket Office in the Judy Sturgis Hill building. Box Office hours are Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and 90 minutes before showtime.
Parking on EMU’s campus is available for a fee through LAZ Parking. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday performance parking is available in the Alexander Pay Lot and Ford Commuter and Staff Lots. Payment can be made with a debit card or credit card. Non-EMU guests attending the Thursday Preview performance should park in the Alexander Pay Lot. Those with an EMU parking permit may park accordingly. Visit www.ParkEMU.com for more details about parking on campus.
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About Eastern Michigan University
Founded in 1849, EMU is the second oldest public university in Michigan. It currently serves nearly 13,000 students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral and certificate degrees in the arts, sciences and professions. In all, more than 300 majors, minors and concentrations are delivered through the University's Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Engineering and Technology; Health and Human Services; and its graduate school. National publications regularly recognize EMU for its excellence, diversity, and commitment to applied education. Visit the University’s rankings and points of pride websites to learn more. For more information about Eastern Michigan University, visit the University's website. To stay up to date on University news, activities and announcements, visit EMU Today.
February 04, 2025
Written by:
Pam Cardell
Media Contact:
Melissa Thrasher
mthrashe@emich.edu
734-487-4401
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