Rocky Horror cast performs live at NPR studio

The Broadway cast of The Rocky Horror Show performed a live set at the NPR studio in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. The performance was part of the network's Tiny Desk Concert series.

NPR staff and guests attended the event. Many attendees wore costumes associated with the musical, including fishnets, corsets, and maid outfits. Some dressed as characters such as Frank-N-Furter, Magenta, and Riff Raff.

The band began the set with "Science Fiction Double Feature." Anania sang lead vocals for this track. Lorna Courtney and Kevin McHale performed "Over at the Frankenstein Place." Andres Quintero also provided vocals for that song. George Salazar sang "Hot Patootie." Jake Shears performed "I'm Going Home." The group finished the set with "The Time Warp."

Lynn Ligammari played saxophone during "Hot Patootie." Jane Cardona handled keys and served as music director. Nate Brown played guitar, Winston Roye played bass, and Shannon Ford played drums. Jimin Moon, Renée Albulario, Boy Radio, Preston Perez, Star Quezon, Larkin Reilly, and Paul Soileau provided background vocals.

The production team included producer Mitra I. Arthur and director Maia Stern. Josh Newell served as audio director and mixer. Bobby Carter was the creative director. The executive producer was Suraya Mohamed, and the executive director was Sonali Mehta.

The studio audience joined in on the final song. NPR staff and guests moved to the left and stepped to the right during the performance. The show has been running for over 50 years, including its film adaptation, The Rocky Horror Picture Show.