# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Goes Back 2 School! - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 10:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: The Varsity & Big Mud De-Medusa Present a special Back 2 School edition of The Rocky Horror Picture Show with our house Shadowcast!About this EventGet ready for The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Goes Back 2 School!Join us in person for a wild, colorful night celebrating our beloved cult classic like never before. Expect outrageous costumes, sing-alongs, and all the fun vibes you can handle. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a first-timer, this Back 2 School Edition brings extra sparkle and love to the screen. Don’t miss out on this epic bash—come as you are and get ready to rock!This SIU Family Weekend, our house shadowcast Big MudDe-Medusa and The Varsity extend a special invitation for an extra-special screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show! Doors and the Varsity Bar open at 7, with the screening at 8 PM. Join us as we celebrate the Original Frank-N-Furter ~ the late, great Tim Curry, YOU -- the fans, and all things that make The Rocky Horror Picture Show the longest-running movie run in cinematic history! Warmest welcome to all RHPS virgins and old pros alike!This notorious horror parody – a fast-paced potpourri of camp, sci-fi, and rock ‘n’ roll, among other things – tracks the exploits of naïve couple Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon) after they stumble upon the lair of transvestite Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry). Follow Brad and Janet, two “normal” kids, who find themselves seeking shelter in a mysterious castle after their car breaks down on a dark and stormy night. There, they encounter an out-of-this-world crowd celebrating a gender-bending mad scientist’s breakthrough in making the perfect man. Dr. Frank-N-Furter and his servants, Riff Raff, Columbia, & Magenta will expand your mind, and his creation, Rocky, will open your eyes.For more than half a century, the Rocky Horror Picture Show has thrilled, chilled, and fulfilled audiences. Early on, a grassroots fandom began to grow and quickly set the stage for an ongoing tradition of fan culture, with cosplays, conventions, and a forever-growing family of Transylvanians. Crowds in costume, makeup, and fishnets would line up around the block to catch a midnight screening.Follow Brad and Janet, two “normal” kids, who find themselves seeking shelter in a mysterious castle after their car breaks down on a dark and stormy night. There, they encounter an out-of-this-world crowd celebrating a gender-bending mad scientist’s breakthrough in making the perfect man. Dr. Frank-N-Furter and his servants, Riff Raff, Columbia, & Magenta will expand your mind, and his creation, Rocky, will open your eyes.Is it your first time?First time attending a Shadowcast production of the Rocky Horror Picture Show? Not to worry, our very own house shadowcast, Big MudDe-Medusa, will greet you with a warm Transylvanian welcome and help you get your bearings, find snacks, prop bags, and your accommodations for the evening (seats). Our emcees open the show just for YOU to guarantee you have THE very best 1st Rocky experience!Grab a prop bag and settle in for the show. It will be a night out you won’t forget -- for a very long time.House RulesCostumes are encouraged; let your Rocky flags fly!Outside food, beverages, and prop bags gotta stay outside, even better in your car or at home.Props are meant to be enjoyed -- but if you launch them, do it away from the screen and cast. Hitting the screen or the cast members is just uncool (it can injure a cast member, damage the screen, K*ll the party, and may end your visit!).HAVE A BLAST.One last thing -- for the love of Frank, DON'T EAT THE TOAST!Tickets & OfferringsWe have a range of advance tickets available, from $15 for value seats ($10 for students with ID) to VIP Prime and Select Advance tickets (with special select seating, VIP prop bags, and surprise swag) at $ 20 - $ 25! Advance tickets are highly encouraged and available below.Door admission is available on the night of the show: Door value is $18, Student $15, and Night of VIP is $25 & $30. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/f9f7b6e0-a461-11f1-8345-8160f1306c66-rimg-w1200-h240-dc285828-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carbondale/the-rocky-horror-picture-show-goes-back-2-school/100001999185190722 - **Event Categories**: rocky-horror-picture-show, entertainment, kids, parties, sports - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 6.77, max: 32.49, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Carbondale - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: The Varsity Center - **lat**: 37.7235469 - **long**: -89.21662859999998 - **full address**: The Varsity Center, 418 South Illinois Avenue, Carbondale, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Goes Back 2 School! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/91c548cbaa122d28f7d095999f6c7b22a6855ed9e10e37c58eeb4d8b85e39152-rimg-w1200-h600-dc285838-gmir.jpg?v=1788087618 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Goes Back 2 School! being held? - **A:** The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Goes Back 2 School! takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 10:30 pm at The Varsity Center, 418 South Illinois Avenue, Carbondale, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Goes Back 2 School!? - **A:** The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Goes Back 2 School! is organized by The Varsity Center. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at The Varsity Center's events? - **A:** Attendees have given The Varsity Center a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. The Varsity Center has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Goes Back 2 School! is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Carbondale, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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