# 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.
- Title: Rosie O'Donnell joins Rocky Horror on Broadway | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: The Hollywood Reporter — https://hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/arts/rosie-odonnell-rocky-horror-on-broadway-rachel-dratch-1236703071
- Author: Caitlin Huston
- Published: 2026-09-16T12:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: rosie o'donnell, rachel dratch, the rocky horror show, broadway, the narrator, daryl roth theatre, jimmy kimmel live, theater, casting
## 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.
## Key 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.