Rosie O’Donnell became so famous during the height of her daytime career that people still know her as the Queen of Nice. However, she has been making headlines these days because her 21-year Broadway drought appears to be coming to an end. Fans who last saw her on Broadway in 2005 will now see her return to the Broadway stage in 2026.
Rosie O’Donnell returns to Broadway with a role in The Rocky Horror Show
According to Deadline’s coverage, Rosie O’Donnell will join The Rocky Horror Show for two weeks in October as the narrator. The show’s producer recently announced that the actress will be part of the production from Tuesday, October 6, through Sunday, October 18.
Talking about Rosie O’Donnell’s Broadway career as an actress and producer, she has worked on four productions so far. She played Betty Rizzo in Grease in 1994, The Cat in the Hat in Seussical in 2001, served as a producer for Taboo from 2003 to 2004, and played Golde in Fiddler on the Roof from 2004 to 2005.
The Rocky Horror Show will mark the fifth Broadway show of Rosie O’Donnell’s career, with the comedian appearing as the narrator. Her last Broadway show was Fiddler on the Roof in 2005, and with her return in 2026, she will be back on the major platform after a 21-year absence.
Talking about The Rocky Horror Show, the production will be staged at Studio 54 in New York City. Sam Pinkleton will direct the show, while Richard O’Brien wrote the original book, music, and lyrics. Roundabout Theatre Company presents the production in association with Trafalgar Entertainment and The Dodgers. Additionally, Robert Sher, Kris Kukul, and John Gore will produce the upcoming Broadway cast album.
Rosie O’Donnell will serve as the narrator for a limited two-week guest run. The production’s regular narrator will be Rachel Dratch.
