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'Tony Winner Annaleigh Ashford Joins Original Frank Furter Actor Tim Curry in Fox’s Rocky Horror Show Live

Annaleigh Ashford was “walking down the street just having a wink, when a snake of a guy gave her an evil.” In other words, she has officially been cast in Fox’s 'Rocky Horror Show Live' as everyone’s favorite groupie, Columbia. Ashford is a highly acclaimed stage actress who won the 2015 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for the revival of 'You Can't Take It with You.' Ashford will be in good company. Original West End, Broadway and Picture Show star, Tim Curry, has officially been cast as the Criminologist.
By James Knight

  • 'Fox Hires Tim Curry for 'Rocky Horror' TV Remake?

    Forget about Susan Sarandon and Meat Loaf; it's just been announced that Fox has successfully talked Hollywood legend Tim Curry into joining their TV remake of 70s cult classic, 'Rocky Horror Picture Show.' According to the latest gossip news updates, the original Dr. Frank-N-Furter will be trading in the thigh-stockings and stiletto heels for an unseen role as the Criminologist Narrator. Orange is the New Black star, Laverne Cox, who is set to play the sweet transvestite from transsexual Transylvania, revealed that she cried tears of joy upon learning that the network has signed Curry up for the remake.
    By Shane Jordan

  • 'Tim Curry Cast As Narrator in Fox ‘Rocky Horror Show’ Live TV Reboot After 2015 Lifetime Tony Award Win

    Tim Curry is going home, back to the place that made him a cult icon. The former Frank N Furter actor who originated the role in London, on Broadway and in the film, is returning to the 'Rocky Horror Show; as The Narrator in Fox’s upcoming live production. 'Orange is the New Black' star, and real life transgender actress Laverne Cox will be stepping into Frank’s famous high heels.
    By James Knight
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