Jake Shears, Lorna Courtney & Kevin McHale Will Join Cast of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
A new wave of cast members is set to join the Broadway production of The Rocky Horror Show, prompting the departure of current performers.
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The brief
Jake Shears, Lorna Courtney, and Kevin McHale have been confirmed as the incoming cast for The Rocky Horror Show on Broadway. Their arrival coincides with the scheduled exit of current cast members Evans, Durand, and Hsu.
Coverage from Deadline, Broadway Direct, People.com, Playbill, and BroadwayWorld emphasizes the transition in the production's lineup. Outlets identify the shift as a replacement of current lead roles, specifically noting that Shears will take over the role previously held by Luke Evans.
Future developments depend on the official performance schedules for the incoming trio. Coverage does not yet specify the exact dates for the final appearances of the departing cast or the debut of the new performers.
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Quick answers
Who is leaving the cast?
The production is seeing the departures of Evans, Durand, and Hsu.
Who are the new cast members joining?
Jake Shears, Lorna Courtney, and Kevin McHale have been announced as the new additions.
Will Luke Evans remain in the show?
No, coverage states that Jake Shears will replace Luke Evans.
Coverage (5)
- New Rocky Horror Casting Announced—Evans, Durand, and Hsu to Depart Broadway Direct · 6h ago
- Jake Shears, Lorna Courtney & Kevin McHale To Join Broadway’s ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ Deadline · 6h ago
- Jake Shears to Replace Luke Evans in Broadway’s The Rocky Horror Show as New Cast Members Join Hit Revival People.com · 6h ago
- Jake Shears, Lorna Courtney, Kevin McHale Will Time Warp Into Broadway's The Rocky Horror Show Playbill · 6h ago
- Jake Shears, Lorna Courtney & Kevin McHale Will Join Cast of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW BroadwayWorld · 6h ago
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