Gender
Male
Born
Mar 25, 1942
Cheltenham, ENGLAND
Composer Performer Writer Lyricist Producer
Also Known As
Richard Smith [Birthname]
Ritz O'Brien [Pseudonym]
See Also
  • CREDITS
    The Rocky Horror Show (Apr 23, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music by Richard O'Brien
    • Book by Richard O'Brien
    • Lyrics by Richard O'Brien
    The Rocky Horror Show (Nov 15, 2000 - Jan 06, 2002)
    Musical, Revival
    • Music by Richard O'Brien
    • Book by Richard O'Brien
    • Lyrics by Richard O'Brien
    • Produced by arrangement with The Rocky Horror Company, Ltd.
    The Rocky Horror Show (Mar 10, 1975 - Apr 06, 1975)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by Richard O'Brien
    • Performer: Ritz O'Brien
      • Riff Raff - Original
    • Book by Richard O'Brien
    • Lyrics by Richard O'Brien
    The Rocky Horror Show (Oct 14, 1980 - Apr 12, 1981)
    Musical, Original
    • Music by Richard O'Brien
    • Book by Richard O'Brien
    • Lyrics by Richard O'Brien
  • AWARDS

    Tony Award®

     

    Best Revival of a Musical

    2001 | Nominee  | The Rocky Horror Show
    Produced by arrangement with The Rocky Horror Company, Ltd.

    Drama Desk Award

     

    Outstanding Revival of a Musical

    2001 | Nominee  | The Rocky Horror Show
    Produced by arrangement with The Rocky Horror Company, Ltd.
The Rocky Horror Show (Apr 23, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026)
Musical, Revival
  • Music by Richard O'Brien
  • Book by Richard O'Brien
  • Lyrics by Richard O'Brien
The Rocky Horror Show (Nov 15, 2000 - Jan 06, 2002)
Musical, Revival
  • Music by Richard O'Brien
  • Book by Richard O'Brien
  • Lyrics by Richard O'Brien
  • Produced by arrangement with The Rocky Horror Company, Ltd.
The Rocky Horror Show (Mar 10, 1975 - Apr 06, 1975)
Musical, Original
  • Music by Richard O'Brien
  • Performer: Ritz O'Brien
    • Riff Raff - Original
  • Book by Richard O'Brien
  • Lyrics by Richard O'Brien
The Rocky Horror Show (Oct 14, 1980 - Apr 12, 1981)
Musical, Original
  • Music by Richard O'Brien
  • Book by Richard O'Brien
  • Lyrics by Richard O'Brien

Tony Award®

 

Best Revival of a Musical

2001 | Nominee  | The Rocky Horror Show
Produced by arrangement with The Rocky Horror Company, Ltd.

Drama Desk Award

 

Outstanding Revival of a Musical

2001 | Nominee  | The Rocky Horror Show
Produced by arrangement with The Rocky Horror Company, Ltd.

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