Broadway cast performs 'Rocky Horror' at NPR

The Broadway revival of Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show performed a set of songs for NPR on October 30, 2026. The concert took place at the media organization's offices in the NoMa neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The cast included Lorna Courtney, Kevin McHale, George Salazar, Jake Shears, Anania, and Andres Quintero.

Audience members wore costumes including fishnets, corsets, maid outfits, and 1950s-style greaser attire. The performers joined an audience that included staff and guests dressed as characters from the show, such as Frank-N-Furter, Magenta, Eddie, Riff Raff, Brad, and Janet.

The musical set list began with "Science Fiction Double Feature," performed by Anania. Courtney and McHale sang "Over at the Frankenstein Place." Quintero provided vocals on that track as well. Salazar performed "Hot Patootie," accompanied by saxophone from Lynn Ligammari.

Jake Shears sang the ballad "I'm Going Home." The performance concluded with "The Time Warp." The in-room audience joined the cast in performing the song's choreography.

The band supporting the vocalists included Jane Cardona on keys and as music director. Nate Brown played guitar, Winston Roye played bass, and Shannon Ford played drums. Jimin Moon, Renée Albulario, Boy Radio, Preston Perez, Star Quezon, Larkin Reilly, and Paul Soileau provided background vocals.

Mitra I. Arthur produced the program. Maia Stern served as director and editor. Josh Newell handled audio direction and mixing. Bobby Carter was the creative director. The production team also included photographers Maia Stern, Joshua Bryant, Kara Frame, and Alanté Serene, and audio engineer Valentina Rodríguez Sánchez.

The show has been running for more than 50 years in various formats, including a film adaptation known as The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The Tiny Desk Concert production featured a transformed set designed to resemble the Frankenstein Place from the musical.