Tim Curry Remembered By ‘Rocky Horror Show’ Playwright Richard O’Brien & The Broadway Revival
Richard O’Brien, creator of The Rocky Horror Show, and the current Broadway revival have paid tribute to Tim Curry following the actor’s death aged 80. Curry originated the role of Frank-N-Furter and became closely associated with the character’s lasting cultural impact, making his death significant for the show’s cast, creators and fans.
O’Brien described Curry as a talented, modest and generous performer, calling him “a good egg and class act”. The Broadway production praised Curry’s legacy of freedom and fearlessness, referring to the show’s “Don’t dream it, be it” slogan; its latest revival, which opened at Studio 54 last March, recently grossed $949,446 in its final week with several original cast members.
- Rocky Horror creator Richard O’Brien paid tribute to Tim Curry.
- Curry died aged 80 and originated Frank-N-Furter.
- Broadway’s revival highlighted his enduring cultural legacy.
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The Rocky Horror Show is a musical comedy first staged in London in 1973. It follows a young couple who arrive at the home of Frank-N-Furter, an eccentric scientist, and became known for its mix of rock music, science fiction and audience participation.
Tim Curry played Frank-N-Furter in the original stage production and later in the 1975 film adaptation. The role became one of his best-known performances and helped make the show a long-running favourite with audiences.
Richard O’Brien wrote the show and played Riff Raff in its original production. Its slogan, “Don’t dream it, be it”, is associated with its themes of self-expression and freedom, which help explain why tributes to Curry resonate with the show’s cast and fans.