‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ a Sold Out Show at The Newton Theatre

NEWTON, NJ – The historic Newton Theatre was host to a sold out The Rocky Horror Picture Show event on Saturday, June 27.

The audience enjoying the movie. Photo by Jennifer Jean Miller.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show at The Newton Theatre. Photo by Jennifer Jean Miller.

Attendees in the balcony at “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Photo by Jennifer Jean Miller.

While the weather was drizzly and unseasonably cold outside for the early start of summer, in the theatre the mood reflected upbeat fun as close to 700 guests enjoyed the cult classic.

The film, which celebrates its 40^th anniversary this year since its 1975 release, stars Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick in an amusing musical romp giving nod to the horror classics about a puritan engaged couple’s breakdown one evening at the home of scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter, where the pair was in for an experience of both of their lifetimes.

The introduction of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Photo by Jennifer Jean Miller.

The players during the show at The Newton Theatre. Photo by Jennifer Jean Miller.

“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” with Dr. Frank-N-Furter onstage and on the screen at The Newton Theatre. Photo by Jennifer Jean Miller.

Rocky coming to life at The Newton Theatre. Photo by Jennifer Jean Miller.

“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” with Rocky coming to life. Photo by Jennifer Jean Miller.

The event at The Newton Theatre included the film and the added treat of performers from The Home of Happiness, a troupe that acts as a shadow cast onstage as the film is rolling. The actors performed scenes and interacted with the audience.

As The Rocky Horror Picture Show is known for, there is other entertainment with the interactive nature of the film. The tradition of the hecklers yelling out amusing and colorful commentary at the screen was in full force on Saturday night, combined with all the other antics that are known to accompany this classic film. Flying toast, rice, cards and toilet paper, as well as a drenching with water guns were some of the highlights of the evening along with the film.

Rocky coming to life. Photo by Jennifer Jean Miller.

Eddie and Columbia. Photo by Jennifer Jean Miller.

Dr. Frank and Rocky. Photo by Jennifer Jean Miller.

Rocky and Janet connect. Photo by Jennifer Jean Miller.

Toilet paper flying around “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Photo by Jennifer Jean Miller.

Rocky and Janet caught. Photo by Jennifer Jean Miller.

The dinner during “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Photo by Jennifer Jean Miller.

Dr. Frank and Janet at odds. Photo by Jennifer Jean Miler.

Columbia takes the stage. Photo by Jennifer Jean Miller.

Brad in costume. Photo by Jennifer Jean Miller.

Janet in her time to shine onstage. Photo by Jennifer Jean Miller.

Dr. Frank amuses audience members at the theatre. Photo by Jennifer Jean Miller.

Dr. Frank in one of the final scenes. Photo by Jennifer Jean Miller.

The lineup onstage at The Newton Theatre for “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Photo by Jennifer Jean Miller.

Prior to the film’s showing on the theatre’s new 30-foot screen with its digital projector, participants enjoyed a dance party and costume contest after the famed “Virgin Ritual,” with all the newbies to the Rocky Horror experience who were “sacrificed” and emblazoned each with a souvenir red “V” on their foreheads.

The audience at The Newton Theatre at the party before the show. Photo by Jennifer Jean Miller.

The packed house at The Newton Theatre during “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” pre-party. Photo by Jennifer Jean Miller.

“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” pre-party with attendees in costume onstage. Photo by Jennifer Jean Miller.

One of the enthusiastic costumed guests at The Newton Theatre. Photo by Jennifer Jean Miller.

At the end of the experience, attendees left the theatre with smiles on their faces and high spirits and cheers, as was the atmosphere during the whole show.

The show was the first film event for The Newton Theatre, which will be showing weekly movies in between shows. Click here for The Newton Theatre website to check back for the upcoming film lineup.

Editor’s Note: The author of this story Jennifer Jean Miller is an advertising consultant with The Newton Theatre.

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