Do Time Warp Again as Rocky Horror Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Legendary musical The Rocky Horror Show is commemorating its fiftieth year with a touring production and gala event. Since its inaugural performance at The Royal Court Theatre on June 19th 1973, The Rocky Horror Show has become the longest continuous running contemporary musical anywhere in the world. It has been seen by more than 30 million people globally (in over 30 countries) and translated into 20 languages.

Andy Leighton MD of Druidcrest, the head rights holder, and of Interfishnet Ltd – a company owned by The Rocky Horror Show creator Richard O’Brien – has compiled a list of the stage show cast that have appeared since 1973 as part of a project with Online Blockchain plc.  Anyone included on this list is invited to claim a unique NFT of their character ahead of the public launch of the Rocky Horror NFT collection on June 19th, 2023.

The 1975 movie, Rocky Horror Picture Show. © Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation.

The second series of Glee saw the cast take on Rocky Horror, © 2010 Fox TV

Potential recipients include Russell Crowe, Kristian Lavercombe, Stephen Webb, Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Jerry Springer, Jason Donovan, Patricia Quinn, Rena Sasamoto, Amanda Redman, Sam Attwater, Jonathan Wilkes, Christine Hamilton, Suzanne Shaw, Richard Meek, Edward Tudor-Pole, Roxanne Pallett and Didintle Khunou. Rocky Horror creator Richard O’Brien will be the first cast member to receive one of the NFTs.

The full list of stage show cast in order of appearance can be viewed here: https://www.onlineblockchain.io/rockhorrorshow3

Clem Chambers, CEO of Online Blockchain plc:

“Rocky Horror has some roll call. In conjunction with Interfishnet, we’re delighted to offer the stage stars from the musical’s illustrious 50-year history the opportunity to receive these exclusive collectibles for free before they go on sale. NFTs have the potential to build and strengthen communities in numerous ways and The Rocky Horror Show NFTs will be a great tool for engaging with the legions of global Rocky fans.”

To mark 40 years Rocky Horror Live aired on Sky Arts as well as on cinema screens. ©Sky

Rocky Horror Remake in 2016 with the made for TV movie. © 2016 Fox

An NFT (Non-Fungible Token) is a digital asset that represents ownership of a unique item/piece of content such as artwork, music, a video or other type of digital media. A Rocky Horror Show NFT, as well as being a desirable collectable, is planned to act as a key to access virtual and in-real-life experiences, opportunities, rewards and merchandise for holders as part of the planned The Rocky Horror Show metaverse.

As well as the hit stage show, the story transferred to the silver screen in 1975 via Twentieth Century Fox as The Rocky Horror Picture Show. A tribute to the production in 2010 saw Fox air The Rocky Horror Glee Show to mark the 40th anniversary in 2013 The Rocky Horror Show Live hit TV screens and in 2016 Fox reimaged the movie for a new generation with The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let’s Do The Time Warp Again!