OKC's Lyric Theatre presents "The Rocky Horror Show"
Texas-themed version performed at the Plaza stage
“Let’s do the time warp again!”
Back by popular demand, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma proudly presents the return of The Rocky Horror Show. A cult favorite with loyal fans and newbies alike, Lyric is bringing its Texas-themed live production back to glorious life, promising to have audiences shiver with antici …pation!
In this cult-classic musical, sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire in a storm, seek assistance at the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank ‘N’ Furter. Surrounded by an eclectic group of house guests, the scientist unveils his newest creation—a Frankenstein-esque monster in the form of a physically perfect, muscular man named Rocky.
As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet are introduced to a houseful of wild characters, who lead the audience in the iconic dance, The Time Warp! Lyric’s production stars Dallas-based actor Lee Walter returning to the role of Frank ‘N’ Furter, Logan R. Wright (last seen in Lyric’s Waitress) as Brad, and Sierra Sikes (last seen in Lyric’s Oklahoma!) as Janet.
“It’s the 50th Anniversary of The Rocky Horror Show, and what better way to celebrate than at Lyric Theatre,” said Lyric’s Producing Artistic Director Michael Baron. “We’ve been performing it live on stage for almost 20 years, where we’ve set the show in a ‘50s drive-in, a sideshow, an ‘80s glam/rock club, and a southern gothic mansion.
“For our 2022 production, we took our cue from a line the narrator shares early in the show: ‘It seemed a fairly ordinary night when Brad Majors, and his fiancée Janet Weiss...two ordinary healthy kids...left Denton that late November evening…’ Jeffrey Meek, our fabulous resident costume designer, proposed that we set the show in Denton, Texas…because what’s scarier than Texas! It was such a huge hit with audiences, we decided to bring it back with a few new surprises! It has everything you love about Rocky Horror, but with a Texas-sized twist!”
Lyric’s live production is fully participatory! Patrons are encouraged to dress as their favorite characters from the show, and audience participation prop boxes will be available to purchase in the theatre lobby. (Outside props are not permitted.)
The original production of The Rocky Horror Show premiered in London in 1973 and ran for a total of 2,960 performances. In 1975, the production opened on Broadway at the Belasco Theatre; that same year, it was adapted into the cult classic film The Rocky Horror Picture Show, starring Tim Curry and featuring Meat Loaf and the show’s writer, Richard O’Brien.
The Rocky Horror Show is directed by Producing Artistic Director, Michael Baron, and runs October 2 - November 1, 2025, at Lyric’s Plaza Theatre, 1725 NW 16 St. in OKC. Tickets are now on sale at LyricTheatreOKC.org and by phone at (405) 524-9312, M-F, 12 noon to 5 p.m.
Production details for THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
Book, Music and Lyrics by Richard O’Brien
Scenic Design by Dillon Bertholf
Sound Design by Jacob Henry
Costume Design by Jeffrey Meek
Lighting Design by Fabian Garcia
Properties Design by Amanda Schnake
Music Direction by Matthew Jones
Directed by Michael Baron
PERFORMANCES:
October 2 - November 1, 2025, at Lyric’s Plaza Stage, 1727 NW 16th St.
Wednesdays – Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 5 p.m.
Midnight Performances - Saturday, 10/25 & Friday, 10/31
ASL Interpreted Performance – Saturday, 10/18, at 7:30 p.m.
Lyric’s complete cast list can be found at LyricTheatreOKC.org.
The Gayly. 10/08/2025 @ 2 p.m. CST.