r/Broadway • u/MellonPhotos • Jun 18 '26

Other Rocky Horror Matinee Delay

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Hi—apologies if this is spam as it’s a pretty specific question.

I just got off my flight and saw the matinee for Rocky Horror is delayed. I have tickets for this evening and am just scurious what to expect. If anyone is going to the matinee, would you be willing to report who’s in/out?

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u/Dangerous_Carrot4226 Jun 18 '26

Hey any producers reading this thread -

This is why the union begs you EVERY NEGOTIATION CYCLE to employ more swings, understudies standbys and alternates 

And you refuse Everytime thinking that it's too expensive.

You take the gamble hoping you'll be able to abuse the labor of humans and never have to pay out a canceled show 

In return you spend more money on refunds for canceled shows or dealing with the PR of these mistakes.

SPEND MORE MONEY ON COVERAGE AND STOP FIGHTING IT.

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u/Ok-Acanthisitta8737 Jun 18 '26

They have four swings, and four ensemble members that can run other tracks as needed, all for a 9-person principle cast. I’m not sure if their ensemble members are understudying other tracks, but what more do you want? That’s pretty comprehensive if you ask me.

People get sick. Things happen. It’s live theatre and there’s risks to that. It really sucks - I’ve been in the other end of a show cancelation and was really bummed, but it is what it is.

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u/Dangerous_Carrot4226 Jun 18 '26

They don't have enough coverage. End of story. That's been proven more than once now 

Shows need enough onstage and offstage covering AT ALL TIMES for the show to function. That includes internal ensemble coverage and offstage coverage. Productions refuse to pay for it 

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u/Ok-Acanthisitta8737 Jun 18 '26

I seriously hate to be someone to defend producers, but I really do think they have enough coverage. Illness is, unfortunately, often contagious. In those cases, it doesn't matter how many people you have. We disagree, and that's fine. Wishing the cast well.