The studio originally offered a much larger budget to
Jim Sharman for the film, on the condition that he cast popular musicians of the day. Sharman insisted upon using the original cast, so as a compromise, he accepted a much smaller budget and agreed to cast American actors in the roles of Brad and Janet.
Tim Curry,
Richard O'Brien,
Patricia Quinn and
Nell Campbell created their roles in the original stage production.
Jonathan Adams appeared in the original cast as well, playing the role of the Narrator.
Meat Loaf had played role of Eddie in the original Los Angeles stage production.
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