{"id":2110213,"date":"2025-10-23T10:59:17","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T10:59:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2110213"},"modified":"2025-10-23T10:59:17","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T10:59:17","slug":"rocky-horror-picture-show-turns-50-nashville-symphony-celebrates-with-barry-bostwick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/rocky-horror-picture-show-turns-50-nashville-symphony-celebrates-with-barry-bostwick\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Rocky Horror Picture Show&#8217; turns 50, Nashville Symphony celebrates with Barry Bostwick"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">50 years ago, young couple Brad Majors and Janet Weiss thought they were setting out for a wholesome weekend when their car broke down on a backroad on a dark and rainy night.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Instead, they find themselves trapped in a castle with Dr. Frank-n-Furter, a sexually liberated alien scientist hailing from the planet &#8220;Transsexual, Transylvania,&#8221; along with his wacky roommates. Riff Raff the butler, his moody sister Magenta, pajamas-wearing Columbia and, the creature in the golden skivvies? That&#8217;s Rocky.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">As in &#8220;Rocky Horror Picture Show.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A half-century &#8220;<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/genius.com\/Richard-obrien-time-warp-lyrics\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Time Warp;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Time Warp<\/a>&#8221; later?<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The story&#8217;s become one of most iconic tales of the 20th century, one filled to the brim with glorious weirdness, corruption, blood, lust and plenty of song and dance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">On Oct. 21, crowds at the Nashville&#8217;s Schermerhorn Symphony Center gathered to celebrate the 50th anniversary of &#8220;<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/entertainment\/movies\/2025\/09\/24\/rocky-horror-documentary-strange-journey-richard-obrien\/86229170007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Rocky Horror Picture Show;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Rocky Horror Picture Show<\/a>&#8221; with a screening of the musical movie starring Tim Curry as the campy Frank, a shadow cast of actors who performed alongside the film, and remarks from Brad himself, original cast member <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0000960\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Barry Bostwick;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Barry Bostwick<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Actor Barry Bostwick speaks before a showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Oct 21, 2025 at Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville, TN.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong>More: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/entertainment\/movies\/2025\/09\/24\/rocky-horror-documentary-strange-journey-richard-obrien\/86229170007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Richard O'Brien's son grew up with 'Rocky Horror.' So he made a documentary about it.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Richard O&#8217;Brien&#8217;s son grew up with &#8216;Rocky Horror.&#8217; So he made a documentary about it.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Fans at the 1,860-capacity venue left their typical symphony attire hanging in their closets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Instead, they showed up in elaborate get-ups, armed with provided props to wield throughout the show and an arsenal of profane callbacks to scream at the screen.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Suit jackets were traded for lingerie and fishnets. Sweet string arrangements became raunchy heckles. Fans practiced their &#8220;pelvic thrust,&#8221; as the &#8220;Time Warp&#8221; lyrics go, in the balcony and took <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/genius.com\/Richard-obrien-time-warp-lyrics\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:a jump to the left and a step to the right;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">a jump to the left and a step to the right<\/a> underneath the chandeliers.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"People listen as actor Barry Bostwick speaks before the showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Oct 21, 2025 at Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville, TN.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/DUjJ7R5vf81kfIXJmNFoTg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/the-tennessean\/88ebd80df53456b202d816505a4a588a\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>People listen as actor Barry Bostwick speaks before the showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Oct 21, 2025 at Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville, TN.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Symphony filled with costume-clad &#8216;Rocky Horror&#8217; fanatics<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Rocky Horror&#8221; began as a stage musical in London before being adapted to the screen and premiering in 1975.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Now, the rated R movie has become synonymous with sexual freedom, embracing counterculture and not judging a book by its cover.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Screenings of the film often fall around Halloween, encouraging audience interaction and costumes that invoke the &#8220;Rocky&#8221; characters.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong>More: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/entertainment\/books\/2025\/10\/21\/tim-curry-memoir-interview\/86608382007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Tim Curry gives health update, talks 'Rocky Horror' and the role that got away;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Tim Curry gives health update, talks &#8216;Rocky Horror&#8217; and the role that got away<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"People dressed in costume wait before a showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Oct 21, 2025 at Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville, TN.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/8uB5DIgbKf58nVJXocXlIw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/the-tennessean\/682d27f79c57226dc3a246efeac2e721\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>People dressed in costume wait before a showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Oct 21, 2025 at Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville, TN.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Nashville fans sported golden underwear, wild black curly wigs and sparkly blazers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">An onstage costume contest crowned the night&#8217;s winners as a risqu\u00e9 Brad Majors in stockings and underwear and a Dr. Frank-n-Furter wearing Curry&#8217;s iconic green lab dress with pearls and red gloves.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Barry Bostwick addresses Nashville Symphony crowd<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The president of the &#8220;Rocky Horror&#8221; fan club, Larry Viezel, hosted the evening. He called the now 80-year-old Bostwick to the stage as fans rose to their feet.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Where are my creatures of the night?&#8221; Bostwick asked as the audience hollered.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Are there any wild and untamed things out there? Does &#8216;Rocky&#8217; still thrill you? Does it still chill you? And does it still fulfill you?&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Actor Barry Bostwick speaks before a showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Oct 21, 2025 at Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville, TN.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/WmQDTZ.j8LPvtv4ow8tGaw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/the-tennessean\/671bdbb8054c2ee3bd64496589ecb68c\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Actor Barry Bostwick speaks before a showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Oct 21, 2025 at Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville, TN.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Bostwick dove right in, addressing the crowd with a brassy speech and a comedic Q&amp;A.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">While some audience members were taken aback, many were seasoned &#8220;Rocky Horror&#8221; vets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Aside from the show&#8217;s &#8220;Virgins,&#8221; the term for first-time viewers who must wear a red lipstick V on their forehead as they watch, viewers knew to expect the unexpected.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Bostwick&#8217;s character is famously called an a**hole by the film&#8217;s hecklers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;I&#8217;ve been called an a**hole for so many years, I believe that I now could run for the governor of Florida,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">When a fan asked how it feels to be called a profanity by audience members for so long, Bostwick responded: &#8220;I have been honored for 50 years. I say this with love in my heart and gratitude for everything you have done &#8230; f*** you!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Somebody was saying to me tonight, &#8216;Oh hey, Brad&#8217;s my favorite character.&#8217; What are you, mental? He&#8217;s not even mine,&#8221; he continued.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Bostwick told fans he wasn&#8217;t sure he&#8217;d be on board for the film at first because he considered himself a &#8220;serious actor,&#8221; but he was instantly in when he learned he&#8217;d get to film intimate scenes with <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/entertainment\/books\/2025\/10\/21\/tim-curry-memoir-interview\/86608382007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Tim Curry;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Tim Curry<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Bostwick&#8217;s speech had some touching moments, too, addressing the film&#8217;s cultural impact and how it has taught folks to embrace their differences.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;You&#8217;re now all part of the church of Rocky Horror,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;And you know what our gospel is? &#8216;Don&#8217;t dream it, be it!'&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"People dressed in character stand on stage as they compete in a costume contest before the showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Oct 21, 2025 at Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville, TN.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/XtK2EE3eiOajgQbOirl2cA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/the-tennessean\/e9ebea2b9fe694c1f2c5ea66e46e1432\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>People dressed in character stand on stage as they compete in a costume contest before the showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Oct 21, 2025 at Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville, TN.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The rest of the evening included photo ops and a memorabilia display with artifacts and a costume from the movie.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The raucous screening of the film was bolstered by audience participation and the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/littlemoralsnashville\/?hl=en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Little Morals shadow cast;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Little Morals shadow cast<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Fans blew into noisemakers, danced the choreography to the &#8220;Time Warp&#8221; and even in Bostwick&#8217;s presence, continued to insult his onscreen character with reckless abandon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">50 years later, &#8220;Rocky Horror&#8221; fans still aren&#8217;t tired of the otherworldly party.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">As Sarandon&#8217;s character sings in the show, they&#8217;ve tasted blood, and they want more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">To see other anniversary showings of the film in the Nashville area, check out <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regmovies.com\/theatres\/regal-opry-mills-0615\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:regmovies.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">regmovies.com<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amctheatres.com\/movies\/the-rocky-horror-picture-show-50th-anniversary-81394\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:amctheatres.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">amctheatres.com<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.belcourt.org\/films\/the-rocky-horror-picture-show\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:belcourt.org.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">belcourt.org.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Audrey Gibbs is a music journalist at The Tennessean. You can reach her at agibbs@tennessean.com. <\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tennessean.com\/story\/entertainment\/music\/2025\/10\/23\/nashville-rocky-horror-picture-show-barry-bostwick\/86754538007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Nashville Symphony celebrates 'Rocky Horror' 50th with Barry Bostwick;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Nashville Symphony celebrates &#8216;Rocky Horror&#8217; 50th with Barry Bostwick<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>50 years ago, young couple Brad Majors and Janet Weiss thought they were setting out for a wholesome weekend when their car broke down on a backroad on a dark and rainy night. 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