Watch Luke Evans and Rocky Horror cast pay "beautiful and emotional" tribute to Tim Curry
The cast of The Rocky Horror Show, including Luke Evans, performed a tribute to the late actor Tim Curry. The performance honored Curry's legacy as the original Frank-N-Furter and his lasting impact on the theater community.
Why it matters
It marks the passing of a cultural icon and highlights the communal nature of theater and performance art.
Luke Evans and the current Broadway cast of The Rocky Horror Show have paid a touching tribute to Tim Curry, the legendary actor who originated the role of Frank-N-Furter, following his tragic passing at the age of 80.The stage show's official Instagram account uploaded a video of the cast, including Evans, Paul Soileau and Jake Shears – the previous, current, and incoming Franks, respectively – all performing 'I'm Going Home'.The song is the final one sung by Frank in the show, and this special rendition was dubbed "beautiful and emotional", "wonderful" and "gorgeous" in the comments.Related: Richard O'Brien pays tribute to "wonderful" Tim Curry following his death aged 80 Soileau also gave a speech in tribute to Curry on the stage, stating that Curry was the "mothership" of Frank-N-Furter and that every actor to portray the character since had been a "vessel"."Obituaries say that 'Tim Curry never had children', but…
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