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The upcoming Rocky Horror Show at Studio 54 on Broadway has chosen its new Dr. Frank-N-Furter, and musical lovers may recognize him! Luke Evans, who played Gaston in Disney’s 2017 live-action Beauty and the Beast adaptation, has been tapped to take on the iconic role when it debuts in March 2026. Fans were thrilled by the announcement of Evans’ Broadway debut. “Iconic casting! The king of glam has arrived and it’s Luke Evans!” one fan wrote on Instagram, while another agreed, “An iconic role for an icon as Luke. So happy for you. Congrats!” A third wrote, “It’s awesome. I have always loved this musical. Luke will be an amazing Dr. Frank,” and another added, “OMG no – Gaston as Frank-n-Furter will be KILLER!” 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade’s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Evans is no stranger to singing or the stage. He kicked off his career in London with roles in Rent, Miss Saigon, and Piaf. He started transitioning into film more with parts in The Clash of the Titans, The Hobbit, Fast & Furious 6, and Dracula Untold, and he’s also released two studio albums of his own music, so he is particularly well-suited to take on this next challenge. The musical, set to begin previews March 26, 2026, and open on April 23, will be directed by Tony Award-winning director Sam Pinkleton. “I’m giddy to crack this untamable classic open with the razor-sharp Luke Evans at the center,” Pinkletone said, according to The Hollywood Reporter. “And I hope to do at Studio 54 what The Rocky Horror Show has done for people around the world for decades – open a dimension to another possible reality. It seriously is the honor of a lifetime to bring the freakiest people I’ve ever met into the freakiest theatre I’ve ever been in to revisit the freakiest show there’s ever been.” So far, Evans is the only cast member announced for the production, but more will be coming at a later date.
