Dallas, October 3, 2025
News Summary
The 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show will feature a variety of events across the Dallas-Fort Worth area this October. Highlights include a special engagement at Majestic Theatre with Barry Bostwick, known for his role as Brad Majors, and performances by the Los Bastardos shadow cast. Additional events include screenings at Angelika Film Center and a live adaptation at Lyric Stage. Fans can also enjoy themed parties, a drag brunch, and interactive presentations throughout the region, celebrating this cult classic’s legacy.
Dallas — The 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show will be marked by a series of exclusive events across the Dallas-Fort Worth area this October, centered on a special engagement at Dallas’ Majestic Theatre that will include a visiting cast member and a long-running local shadow performance group.
Key details up front
A 50th anniversary tour is scheduled to take place at Dallas’ Majestic Theatre. Oct. 8 at Majestic Theatre will feature Barry Bostwick, who played Brad Majors, as part of the Dallas tour. The Dallas tour will include Los Bastardos, a shadow cast performing alongside the film since 1998. At the Majestic, outside props are banned; ticket holders will receive an official prop bag at the door. Tickets for the Majestic event range from $50.30 to $250.30.
Other local events and dates
Multiple screenings and performances are planned across the region. Oct. 10-11 at Angelika Film Center will include showings and related programming, with the Angelika Film Center also hosting showings of the documentary Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror. Oct. 18 at Ridglea Theater will host a screening in Fort Worth. Oct. 10-26 at Lyric Stage will present a live theatrical version of The Rocky Horror Picture Show in Dallas, with tickets priced between $42.50 and $62.50.
Additional area events include a one-night celebration in Garland on Oct. 23 that will include a prop bag, a jazz band, and acrobatic performances. In Denton on Oct. 18, local drag performers will participate in a shadow cast performance. A drag-themed brunch event is scheduled for Oct. 26 at NYLO Dallas Plano Hotel.
Other scheduled performances and productions
Landmark Inwood Theatre will feature a shadow cast on Oct. 25, Nov. 22, and Dec. 20 at 11:55 p.m. for $17.25. The NTPA Repertory Theatre will revive The Rocky Horror Show from Oct. 24–Nov. 2, 2025, at the Rodenbaugh Theatre in Plano. The NTPA production will feature a new Musical Theatre Orchestra, interactive extras, and special events for first-time attendees. Performers for the NTPA production include Maxwell Skaggs as Dr. Frank-N-Furter and Shane Duckett as Brad Majors. Tickets for the NTPA production will range from $20–$32 and are available at ntparep.org.
Cast and film history context
The Rocky Horror Picture Show initially flopped upon its theatrical release in 1975. In 1976, it became a cult classic by tapping into the midnight movie phenomenon. Audience members began dressing as characters, mimicking moves and talking back to the screen, creating a ritualistic experience. The film features memorable moments like tossing toast and squirted water. It is recognized as the longest-running film in cinema history. The original cast includes Tim Curry as Dr. Frank-N-Furter and Susan Sarandon as Janet Weiss, among others.
How the Majestic event will operate
Organizers of the Majestic engagement will control prop distribution by banning outside props and supplying an official prop bag to ticket holders at the door. The event will pair the film screening with a live shadow cast performance by Los Bastardos, a group that has accompanied screenings of the film at the Majestic since 1998. Ticket pricing for the Majestic event ranges from $50.30 to $250.30, reflecting different seating and VIP options.
Additional programming highlights
Lyric Stage’s live adaptation will run Oct. 10-26 with ticket prices of $42.50 to $62.50 and will present a theatrical staging rather than a film screening. Angelika Film Center’s schedule will include showings of Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror alongside anniversary screenings. The Landmark Inwood Theatre will continue late-night shadow cast screenings on specified dates through December at $17.25 per ticket.
Practical information
Events across Dallas-Fort Worth vary in format, price, and content: some are film screenings with shadow casts, some are live theatrical productions, and some are themed parties or brunches with live performers. Dates and ticket ranges are listed above for planning purposes. Attendees should check venue policies in advance, especially regarding prop rules for the Majestic Theatre event.
FAQ
- What is scheduled at Dallas’ Majestic Theatre?
- A 50th anniversary tour is scheduled to take place at Dallas’ Majestic Theatre.
- Which cast member will be part of the Dallas tour?
- Barry Bostwick, who played Brad Majors, will be part of the Dallas tour.
- Which shadow cast performs at the Majestic?
- The Dallas tour will include Los Bastardos, a shadow cast performing alongside the film since 1998.
- When is the Majestic Theatre event?
- Oct. 8 at Majestic Theatre
- When are the Angelika Film Center showings?
- Oct. 10-11 at Angelika Film Center
- When is the Ridglea Theater screening?
- Oct. 18 at Ridglea Theater
- When is the Lyric Stage run?
- Oct. 10-26 at Lyric Stage
- What are Majestic ticket prices?
- Tickets for the Majestic event range from $50.30 to $250.30.
- What are Lyric Stage ticket prices?
- Lyric Stage’s event runs from Oct. 10-26, with tickets priced between $42.50 and $62.50.
- What are Landmark Inwood Theatre dates and price?
- Landmark Inwood Theatre will feature a shadow cast on Oct. 25, Nov. 22, and Dec. 20 at 11:55 p.m. for $17.25.
- What documentary will Angelika show?
- The Angelika Film Center will host showings of the documentary “Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror.”
- What happens in Garland?
- A one-night celebration in Garland on Oct. 23 will include a prop bag, a jazz band, and acrobatic performances.
- What happens in Denton?
- In Denton on Oct. 18, local drag performers will participate in a shadow cast performance.
- What is the NTPA production schedule and pricing?
- The NTPA Repertory Theatre will revive The Rocky Horror Show from Oct. 24–Nov. 2, 2025, at the Rodenbaugh Theatre in Plano. Tickets for the NTPA production will range from $20–$32 and are available at ntparep.org.
- What is the film’s early history?
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show initially flopped upon its theatrical release in 1975. In 1976, it became a cult classic by tapping into the midnight movie phenomenon.
- What audience practices are associated with the film?
- Audience members began dressing as characters, mimicking moves and talking back to the screen, creating a ritualistic experience. The film features memorable moments like tossing toast and squirted water. It is recognized as the longest-running film in cinema history.
| Venue | Date | Notable detail | Ticket price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Majestic Theatre (Dallas) | Oct. 8 at Majestic Theatre | Barry Bostwick will be part of the Dallas tour; Los Bastardos shadow cast since 1998; outside props banned, official prop bag provided | $50.30–$250.30 |
| Angelika Film Center | Oct. 10-11 at Angelika Film Center | Includes showings of Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror | Varies by showing |
| Ridglea Theater (Fort Worth) | Oct. 18 at Ridglea Theater | Screening with local programming | Varies by showing |
| Lyric Stage (Dallas) | Oct. 10-26 at Lyric Stage | Live theatrical version | $42.50–$62.50 |
| Landmark Inwood Theatre | Oct. 25; Nov. 22; Dec. 20 at 11:55 p.m. | Shadow cast screenings | $17.25 |
| Garland one-night celebration | Oct. 23 | Prop bag, jazz band, acrobatic performances | Varies by event |
| Denton | Oct. 18 | Local drag performers in shadow cast | Varies by event |
| NYLO Dallas Plano Hotel | Oct. 26 | Drag-themed brunch event | Varies by event |
| Rodenbaugh Theatre (Plano) | Oct. 24–Nov. 2, 2025 | NTPA Repertory Theatre revival with Maxwell Skaggs and Shane Duckett; new Musical Theatre Orchestra | $20–$32 |
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- Dallas News: Rocky Horror Anniversary Celebrations
- Wikipedia: The Rocky Horror Picture Show
- Broadway World: The Rocky Horror Show at NTPA
- Google Search: The Rocky Horror Picture Show
- Dallas Voice: Review of Rocky Horror Show
- Encyclopedia Britannica: The Rocky Horror Picture Show
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