From The Hollywood Reporter · Caitlin Huston · · 1m
Rosie O'Donnell joins Rocky Horror on Broadway
The comedian will step in as The Narrator for two weeks while Rachel Dratch takes a brief leave from the show.
In brief
The comedian will step in as The Narrator for two weeks while Rachel Dratch takes a brief leave from the show. Rosie O'Donnell will play The Narrator in The Rocky Horror Show on Broadway for two weeks in October while Rachel Dratch takes a short break. Originally reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Rosie steps into Rocky Horror
Rosie O'Donnell will play The Narrator in The Rocky Horror Show on Broadway from Oct. 6 through Oct. 18.
Filling in for Rachel Dratch
She's covering for current Narrator Rachel Dratch, who is taking a short leave from the show.
Dratch returns later in October
Dratch, who earned a Tony nomination for the role, is scheduled to return to the show on Oct. 20.
O'Donnell's recent stage work
O'Donnell performed her one-woman show Common Knowledge Off-Broadway at the Daryl Roth Theatre for 12 performances this summer.
Her late night hosting stint
She also took over Jimmy Kimmel Live! for a week in August.
The takeaway
Rosie O'Donnell will play The Narrator in The Rocky Horror Show on Broadway for two weeks in October while Rachel Dratch takes a short break.
