Reminiscing on "Rocky Horror" with Film's Star, Barry Bostwick

Jersey Arts Podcast

Chapters
0:00
Welcome To Rocky Horror Season
1:30
Fifty Years Of A Cult Classic
3:43
Touring With Shadow Casts
4:20
What A Shadow Cast Really Is
7:27
How A Safe Space Formed
10:08
Richard O’Brien’s Original Intent
11:44
Playing Frankenfurter Without Tim
12:04
Grief And Praise For Tim Curry
17:48
From Stage Sensation To Film
21:52
Barry’s Early Career And Mentors
22:23
How Shadow Casts Evolved
25:07
What Rocky Teaches About Acceptance
29:12
Why The Music Stays With You
32:14
New Jersey Dates And Ways To Listen
Jersey Arts Podcast
Reminiscing on "Rocky Horror" with Film's Star, Barry Bostwick
Sep 17, 2026
ArtPride New Jersey

We are fast approaching Spooky Season, and with that comes the inimitable Rocky Horror Picture Show season. The cult classic has become synonymous with October and Halloween, likely due to the fabulous costume opportunities afforded by its cast of characters.

In this episode, Gina speaks with Golden Globe and Tony Award-winning actor Barry Bostwick, the film’s original Brad Majors. He will accompany the film’s tour to two stops in New Jersey this fall: State Theatre NJ on October 3rd and The Scottish Rite Auditorium on October 4th.

Bostwick has enjoyed fifty years of connection to The Rocky Horror Picture Show, so if you’re a Rocky Horror fan or perhaps just Rocky-curious, you’ll learn a lot!

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