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Great Performances

Stagebound — Luke Evans — “The Rocky Horror Show”

12m 38s

Follow Luke Evans as he returns to his theatrical roots in “The Rocky Horror Show,” making his Broadway debut while immersing himself in the rhythm of New York City. This episode sees Evans facing the unexpected challenges of the craft, including learning to transform himself night after night as he takes on the responsibility of doing his own stage makeup.

Aired: 05/18/26

Major series funding for GREAT PERFORMANCES is provided by The Joseph & Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Arts Fund, the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Jody and John Arnhold, the Abra Prentice Foundation, The Starr Foundation, The Philip and Janice Levin Foundation, the Kate W. Cassidy Foundation, the Thea Petschek Iervolino Foundation, Seton J. Melvin, the Estate of Worthington Mayo-Smith, the Jack Lawrence Charitable Remainder Trust Worchell Lawrence, and Ellen and James S. Marcus.

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