People of Note -Craig Urbani

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The iconic musical The Rocky Horror Show is playing during the festive season here at the Artscape Opera House. Since it first opened in June 1973 at the Royal Court Theatre Upstair’s, Richard O’Brien’s musical has achieved cut status and Pieter Toerien’s production is the new, world-wide success directed by Christopher Luscombe. In the lead role of Frank n Furter is Craig Urbani whose rocketed to fame as Buddy Holley in the Buddy Holley story and who now plays his 3rd role in the Rocky Horror Show.
8 Dec 2019 English South Africa TV & Film

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