Stephanie Hsu Channels Rocky Horror at 2026 Tony Awards
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