Luke Evans has smashed his Broadway debut
Our Welsh fave is getting rave reviews.
Once again demonstrating his triple-threat credentials, Luke Evans is getting rave reviews for his Broadway debut as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the revival of Rocky Horror.
Reviewers are describing Luke's performance as a perfect blend of honouring Tim Curry's portrayal of the role while adding his own flair - backed up by his strong vocals and commanding physical presence.
Directed by Sam Pinkleton, Luke is leading an all-star cast in the production staged at Studio 54:
- Luke Evans as Dr. Frank-N-Furter
- Rachel Dratch as the Narrator
- Stephanie Hsu as Janet Weiss
- Andrew Durand as Brad Majors
- Amber Gray as Riff Raff
- Juliette Lewis as Magenta
- Michaela Jaé Rodriguez as Columbia
- Harvey Guillén as Eddie/Dr. Scott
- Josh Rivera as Rocky
The show is scheduled to run until 21 June.
Who is Luke Evans
Early life
Born in Pontypool in South Wales, Luke began studying acting at the age of 16, soon moving to London to pursue his passion.
The West End
Luke first came to the world’s attention with lead roles in big-name musicals in London’s West End, such as Rent, and Miss Saigon.
Film
Film roles started to come with Clash of the Titans, and Immortals. He went on to starring roles in The Hobbit, Dracula Untold, and Beauty and The Beast.
Recording Artist
Luke released his debut album, At Last, in 2019.
The Relationship
Luke is currently dating Fran Tomas. From Spain, Tomas is a project manager with a construction company. Luke and Fran met in 2021 while they were both in Australia.
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