But hey, it worked! Susan Sarandon didn't plan on auditioning for The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and once she got there she certainly didn't want to sing — but she ultimately won over casting producers with a rendition of a very famous and very simple song.

Does Susan Sarandon actually sing in Rocky Horror?

#3re: Is Susan Sarandon Singing in the Rocky Horror movie? Yup, that's her.

Did the actors sing in Rocky Horror Picture Show?

In the film, Patricia Quinn plays Magenta, but her lips are only lip-syncing the song. The vocals are by Richard O'Brien, who played Riff Raff and who wrote the original play as well as the screenplay for the movie.

What happened to the actor who played Rocky in Rocky Horror Picture Show?

Peter Hinwood (Rocky Horror)

Hinwood stopped acting after The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and now works as an antiques dealer in London. He decided not to ride the Rocky road to superstardom because he prefers a quiet life.

How did meatloaf end up in Rocky Horror?

A casting call in Los Angeles led the now professionally-named Meat Loaf to the dual role of Eddie and Dr Scott in the Roxy Cast of The Rocky Horror Show.

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Has Tim Curry ever played a good guy?

Most of his roles have been animated and villainous parts (or both). Only a handful of his roles have fit the traditional “good guy” mold.

Why can't you wear stripes to Rocky Horror?

The main no-no is wearing a striped top. Apparently members of the crew were accidentally caught on screen wearing striped sweatshirts during the filming of the 1975 The Horror Picture Show* and stripes have been frowned upon ever since.

What actually happened in Rocky Horror Picture Show?

Frank makes a desperate final plea ("I'm Going Home") but is ignored as Riff Raff kills both him and Columbia with a laser. An enraged Rocky climbs the tower with Frank's body, and, after several shots from the laser, plunges to his death.

What is the big deal with Rocky Horror Picture Show?

Frank N-Furter himself speaks enormous volumes of what makes the film so popular. The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a movie about liberating yourself and showing your own originality. The beauty of expression is showcased by the millions of fans who dress up and party like there is no tomorrow in the theaters.

How much did meatloaf get paid for Rocky Horror?

Meatloaf was paid $17,500 for Eddie in Rocky Horror. He claims to have doubled that pay at night during the movie shoot by gambling.

Did Barry Bostwick do his own singing in Rocky Horror Picture Show?

Ausiello: Future TV-movie king Barry Bostwick and ingenue Susan Sarandon both did their own vocals for The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Was The Rocky Horror Picture Show banned in South Africa?

Just like in the 70's, when the film was banned in South Africa and rebels would meet at shady movie theatres in their fishnets to sing, dance, be rowdy and unruly; the Alter Egos Team brings this night back to life.

Who has played Frank-N-Furter on stage?

David Bedella previously portrayed Dr. Frank-N-Furter in several different stage productions. His performance was so well-received in the 2006 UK tour that he was asked to reprise the role for another run in 2009. This production marked Richard O'Brien's first stage appearance in more than a decade.

Who is the black woman in Rocky Horror?

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How did people react to Rocky Horror Picture Show when it came out?

The audiences naturally began to respond, by booing the villain and cheering the heroes, and as Jim Sharman, the director of ROCKY HORROR, has said, "With typical Saturday morning serial stuff." This spawned a whole group of regulars who weekly reserved the same seats in the first row of the balcony.

What happens to Brad and Janet after Rocky Horror?

Furter. But few folks realize there's a 1981 Rocky Horror sequel called Shock Treatment that follows Brad and Janet after their debauched sexperience from the original film. In the Rocky Horror sequel, newlyweds Brad and Janet return to their hometown of Denton, the small town where the first film began.

Is Rocky Horror LGBTQ?

While the LGBTQ+ community had a long fight ahead of them, Rocky Horror's progressive perspective on queerness was seen as a win — even if straight people didn't really know about it. From its inception, Rocky Horror has been magnificently queer — and so have its fans.

Why do people shout out at Rocky Horror?

During a showing of Rocky Horror, ad-lib responses, more commonly known as call backs, are lines the audience may shout out in response to events occurring on screen, as a form of audience participation.

What do ladies wear to Rocky Horror Show?

Everyone has the right to wear whatever they wish. Some people make carbon-copies of the stage costumes, others take a more abstract approach. Some don't dress up at all.

What role did Tim Curry turn down?

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While its all-star cast is one for the ages, and one that most likely wouldn't have worked as well with anyone else, Curry nearly became a part of it when he was considered for the voice of Scar.

What was Tim Curry's favorite role?

Legendary actor Tim Curry has played multiple iconic characters, but his favorite movie role is Long John Silver in Muppet Treasure Island.

Has Tim Curry won an Oscar?

Tim Curry has never been nominated by any of the four major award associations for film, but he has been nominated for three Tony Awards and one Primetime Emmy.

Why did they eat Eddie in Rocky Horror?

In the case of Eddie, he had been a follower and former lover of Frank's but ended up preferring Columbia to the not-so-good doctor. This drove Frank into a jealous rage, leading him to use half of Eddie's brain to create Rocky.

Why does Meat Loaf carry a red scarf?

The hand is Meat Loaf's, and the red cloth harks back to the red cloth on the back cover of Bat Out Of Hell, and the red handkerchief he used to hold on stage while touring with Bat Out Of Hell.