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Stephanie Hsu Channels Rocky Horror at 2026 Tony Awards

other · 2026-06-08

At the 2026 Tony Awards held at Radio City Music Hall, Stephanie Hsu received a nomination for Best Lead Actress due to her portrayal of Janet in the revival of the Rocky Horror Picture Show. She donned a pink floral gown by Monique Lhuillier and opted for a hairstyle inspired by the 1974 Roxy cast album cover. Hsu also took the stage to perform alongside the cast and shared her experiences throughout the day with Vogue.

Key facts

  • Stephanie Hsu earned her first lead actress Tony nomination for playing Janet in the Rocky Horror Picture Show revival.
  • She attended the 2026 Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday.
  • Hsu wore a pink floral dress by Monique Lhuillier with metallic magenta and gold flowers.
  • Her hair inspiration was the cover of the original 1974 Roxy cast of the Rocky Horror Show.
  • The 1974 Roxy production was a major musical inspiration for the revival.
  • Hsu and the cast performed during the Tony Awards ceremony.
  • She documented her preparation in a Vogue slideshow.
  • Makeup designer Sterling Tull worked on the Rocky Horror Vogue shoot.

Entities

Artists

  • Stephanie Hsu
  • Harvey Guillen
  • Sterling Tull
  • Frank Fleming
  • Trenton Dallas
  • Xavier Velasquez
  • Stevie Huynh
  • Megan
  • Michael
  • Emily Soto

Institutions

  • Vogue
  • Tony Awards
  • Radio City Music Hall
  • Monique Lhuillier
  • Rocky Horror Picture Show
  • Roxy nightclub
  • Langham

Locations

  • New York City
  • United States
  • Los Angeles

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