‘The Rocky Horror Show’ rock musical premieres in London 40 years ago today (1973)


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(Tuesday, June 19, 1973) — The stage production of The Rocky Horror Show premiered today at Royal Court Theatre (Upstairs) in London. The rock musical tells the story of a newly engaged couple getting caught in a storm and coming to the home of a mad transvestite scientist unveiling his new creation, a muscle man named Rocky Horror.