‘My Whole Life Has Been the Audition’: Jake Shears Talks ‘Rocky Horror,’ Tim Curry & His ‘One Request’ About Callbacks
The Scissor Sisters rocker currently stars as Dr. Frank-N-Furter on Broadway.
Jake Shears, the Scissor Sisters rocker-turned-actor, has been a lifelong fan of The Rocky Horror Picture Show since discovering it at the age of 12. The movie became a point of contention in his household when his parents discovered he had obtained the film and soundtrack. However, this obsession with the cult classic only grew stronger, leading him to become an avid attendee of Saturday night screenings.
When he was offered the role of Frank-N-Furter in the current Broadway revival of the show, it took on a somber yet meaningful context for Shears. This opportunity came just weeks after Tim Curry's death, who had played the iconic character for decades. Despite the heavy weight of remembering Curry, Shears sees this production as a living memorial to the late actor.
Directed by Tony winner Sam Pinkleton, the show embraces a DIY aesthetic and playful camp, aiming to reinvigorate the transgressive and titillating spirit of the original.
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