The Rocky Horror Show Reviews

Chicago Theatre Review - Highly Recommended

"...For fans of sci-fi cult films and obscure theatrical musicals, BrightSide’s Halloween trick will treat the liberal-minded theatergoer to a confection filled with fun. The musical’s motto is “Don’t dream it…be it;” and the show is said to have been an influence on the counterculture and sexual revolution movements that permeated America after the 1960’s. THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is for theatergoers who enjoy their musicals a little bit weird and unabashedly wild. Enhanced by Cheryl Newman’s glitzy punk and often revealing Costumes, this is the perfect production for the Halloween season. Featuring Jeffrey Cass’ Salvador Daliesque Direction, and filled with spunk and spirit, this show gives audiences nothing but absolute pleasure. So, as the curtain falls, don’t be shy: Let’s Do the “Time Warp” Again!"

Buzz Center Stage - Highly Recommended

"...The Rocky Horror Show Live is a glitter-drenched, gender-bending, sci-fi rock 'n' roll romp that turns theater into a wild party. Expect corsets, chaos, and a whole lot of "Time Warp" madness. This madness has now made its way to Naperville - Brightside Theatre to be exact."

BroadwayWorld - Recommended

"...At the end of the curtain call, the audience is invited to stand and do the Time Warp with the cast. A perfect ending. This musical is not for everyone. However, it is a fun night for adults - 18 and older definitely. Cudos to BrightSide for keeping the original story and script in tact. As I looked around the audience, most were smiling and many were singing along. Again, this season is about fun. This is the right show to start the season. Let's do the time warp again!!!"

NewCity Chicago - Recommended

"...Overall, this "Rocky Horror" does its job and does it well. I caught up with superfan Brenden Holste, a resident of Aurora who contributed the most audience callouts, and they say this is the highlight of the month. "As a lifelong theater fan," says Holste, "it's wonderful to see [a show] around here that has a cult following but can also fulfill the average theatergoer who is not averse to having a good time." Whether you're a "virgin" to the show or an already converted "phantom," BrightSide's "Rocky Horror" is a killer production that is out of this world fun."