The entertainment world recently received the heartbreaking news of actor Tim Curry’s tragic passing. The news left not only those who knew him but also fans around the world deeply saddened. Many people paid tribute to the actor, including a special tribute from the cast of The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Broadway’s current and former Frank-N-Furters paid tribute to Tim Curry
According to People’s coverage, On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, after a performance of The Rocky Horror Show, Paul Soileau, who played Frank-N-Furter, the iconic character Tim Curry originated more than five decades ago, came forward after the curtain fell to pay tribute to the late 80-year-old actor.
Soileau said, “The way Frank-N-Furter survives is that he finds vessels and he goes into them and he takes them over and he keeps moving and moving and moving all around.”
“And many people in this room, on this stage, have been a vessel for Frank-N-Furter over the years. But if you trace it all back, 53 years ago, there’s one home and one vessel. One mothership that Frank-N-Furter could actually call home, and it’s Tim Curry,” he added.
Paul Soileau made the tribute even more special after sharing a few words and then welcoming Luke Evans, who had played Frank-N-Furter just three days earlier in the current revival and the role that Tim Curry originally made iconic.
Jack Shears also joined them and is set to take on the role on September 11. In this way, Frank-N-Furter’s past, present and future came together to honor the decades-old legacy, making this tribute to Tim Curry a truly memorable moment.
The production also shared a video of Paul’s speech and performance on Instagram, and captioned, “Remembering the legendary Tim Curry, who first brought Frank-N-Furter to life. We are heartbroken by his passing and grateful for the unforgettable legacy he leaves behind.”
When it comes to Tim Curry’s portrayal of Frank-N-Furter, the late actor first played the iconic character in London in June 1973. He later reprised the role in 1975 for The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
