Margaret Cho Takes Over Narrator Role in Rocky Horror
Comedian Margaret Cho makes her Broadway debut as Narrator in the revival of The Rocky Horror Show at Studio 54.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Comedy
Margaret Cho has taken over the Narrator role in The Rocky Horror Show at Studio 54, replacing Rachel Dratch after Dratch's final performance on November 1. Cho is the third performer to hold the part in the current production, following Rosie O'Donnell, who occupied the role October 6-18.
Why it matters
The casting change keeps a long-running Broadway revival in the spotlight as it draws new audiences to Studio 54 in New York City. The production has been extended twice and earned nine 2026 Tony Award nominations, including Best Revival of a Musical.
The production set a Studio 54 house record with a $1,215,225 box-office take for the week ending June 28, 2026, and earned nine Tony nominations. The source does not indicate how Cho's casting will affect ticket sales, and the length of her run is not stated.
The players
Margaret Cho
Margaret Cho is a stand-up comedian and actress known for her sharp social commentary and television work.
Rachel Dratch
Rachel Dratch is a comedian and actress best known for her years on Saturday Night Live and her stage work.
Rosie O'Donnell
Rosie O'Donnell is a comedian, actress, and television host who previously held the Narrator role in this production.
The details
Margaret Cho took over the Narrator role from Rachel Dratch on November 3, 2026, after Dratch's final performance on November 1. The production, directed by Sam Pinkleton, began previews March 26, 2026, and officially opened April 23, 2026, with tickets on sale through February 28, 2027.
Timeline
March 26, 2026: Previews begin for the current Rocky Horror Show revival.
April 23, 2026: The revival officially opens.
June 28, 2026: The production sets a Studio 54 house record for the week ending.
November 1, 2026: Rachel Dratch gives her final performance as Narrator.
November 3, 2026: Margaret Cho takes over as Narrator.
Season Trajectory
The 1975 Broadway debut ran 45 showings, a modest engagement compared with the current revival's extended run and record Studio 54 box-office week. Cho's arrival extends a pattern of comedians taking the Narrator role, following O'Donnell and Dratch.
Tickets for The Rocky Horror Show are on sale through February 28, 2027, giving theatergoers at Studio 54 a window to see the production with its new Narrator. Audiences planning a visit can check current availability for performances featuring Cho.
The takeaway
Casting changes in long-running shows can renew interest in a production, so theatergoers who missed an earlier run may find a new reason to attend. Checking ticket availability early can help secure seats for the current engagement.
Further reading
Explore more Comedy coverage from New York City to see how stage performers are moving between stand-up and Broadway.
