This has been the cause of quite a ruccus for some time, so I thought it may be a decent idea to have a little "FAQ" on the sequel. Everything appearing here is to the best of my knowledge, and all information is from the most reliable sources possible- if anyone has concrete information contrary to what I have here, I invite you to make me aware of it, and all mistakes will be promptly amended.

Thank you and Goodnight-

Q

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Will this really be a true sequel to Rocky Horror?

Yes. The plot follows Janet nine months after the events of Rocky Horror. Unlike Shock Treatment, where the definition of "sequel" is debated among fans, this piece happens in a timeline of the specific events from the first.

Will all the characters return?

Well, that's what "true sequel" means, and while I haven't seen the script, my guess would have to be "yes".

What's it about?

According to Richard, it's nine months after Rocky Horror, and Janet is about to have either Rocky's or Frank's baby. Of course it will end up being Frank's child, otherwise it wouldn't be all that fun. The plot will reportedly also touch on things more of our time, single parenthood, etc.

Is this Revenge of the Old Queen? Rocky Horror Shows his Heels?

No, and no. Richard has written an entirely new script. He has, according to him, taken elements from both scripts- but it will not be one or the other, but a new entity.

What are some of the songs?

Richard mentioned in an interview with Rocky Radio that one of the song titles is "Frankie Phoenix", which is apparently Frank's resurrection theme, and other reports have mentioned "Bitchin' in the Kitchen", which also appeared in Shock Treatment, as being one of the numbers. If this is correct and not simply the work of an inept reporter, it's highly plausible the song would be changed to fit the new piece, or returned to it's original written state (a version of which can be found in the script to "The Brad and Janet Show", one of many early ST drafts)

Is Tim Curry (Pat Quinn, Little Nell, etc) going to be in it?.

The only returning cast member from the original production that has been mentioned (and even then, it was only a minor hint) is Richard himself, though it is unknown whether he plans to reprise the role of Riff, or simply write himself in as a smaller, less dominant character.

Who WILL be in it?

No actors names have been released.

When will it be out?

At last report, the premiere of the show will be sometime this year- the most recent date I have heard is March. It will be performed at an as yet unnamed (or, not that I've seen at least) Theatre in the UK.

What about the movie?

There are currently no plans to make a film.

No, really- when will the movie come out?

This production is intended for stage, as was the original show, way back in 1973. There are no plans to make a film as of yet. If however, the play does well- it may well evolve into being filmed, but this is certainly not something imminent.

So it's only a play?

Yes. Richard has made arrangements with a friend's theatre group to stage the piece. In the UK.

When will it come to America?

The play must first do well in it's original venue. Then, the decision may (or may not) be made to move it to a larger venue. If the play does well, it may (again, may NOT) take residence on the West End. If this happens, and the play is a certified "hit", negotiations could then begin with American enterpreneurs to take the play to America to be staged. Considering America's track record with The Rocky Horror Show, which (until the recent successful run at the Tiffany Theatre) has consistently failed to spark enough interest to stage, I wouldn't count on it.

But it could still be a movie, right?

Anything can happen. In my personal opinion, Richard's decision to stage the piece in a small, unassuming venue is much wiser than premiering at a large theatre and facing the risk of falling to the mercy of annoying critics. If it fails in this space, it will not be any great loss. It will have been tried, and forgotten. If it does well, then steps may be taken to make it into a film. But it would be near suicide to take a play that has only been staged in a tiny theatre and commit it to celluloid. The most likely action would be the one I mentioned above, and if all goes well, studios may be interested in the film. But studios need evidence that their money will not be wasted, and unless the show has some good reviews and successful theatre runs under it's belt, I don't see it happening.

If it's not going to be a movie, why has he mentioned it in American interviews?

The American press asks him what he's working on, and he tells them. This is his current project, and one that people are showing interest in. Nowhere in any American interview or article does it say that he is working on a filmed sequel, that is something that is assumed by the reader. It just says simply that he is working on a sequel, which is absolutely true. However, that sequel is only set for stage at the present time.

Well, that pretty much covers the questions I've been asked of late . . . stay tuned- the ROBC is committed to bringing you the most up-to-date coverage possible of the sequel and all things O'Brien.