Luke Evans shocks the Tony Awards audience with a skimpy stage outfit
Viewers on social media platforms praised his dedication to the cult character
- Luke Evans wore a jockstrap and corset at the Tony Awards
- The performance celebrated the hit Broadway revival of The Rocky Horror Show
- Viewers on social media platforms praised his dedication to the cult character
Luke Evans caused the Tony Awards audience to blush and sent social media spiralling after performing in a scandalously skimpy Frank-N-Furter costume live on CBS. The Beauty and the Beast actor left little to the imagination, wearing just a tiny black jockstrap, a leather corset and sky-high heels for Sunday night’s Rocky Horror Show performance.
During the 79th Tony Awards held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, the ceremony paid tribute to the hit Broadway revival of The Rocky Horror Show.
Luke, 47, emerged through a cloud of smoke to perform his starring role as the iconic Dr. Frank-N-Furter with glam-rock chaos in full force.
He completed the sexy look with fishnet stockings, elbow-length gloves, dramatic stage makeup and the crystal-covered corset before launching into a raunchy rendition of the track Sweet Transvestite alongside the cast.
At one point during the performance, the Welsh actor spun around to flash the crowd in the barely-there costume while grinding across the stage and dramatically whipping off a velvet cape to reveal the jockstrap underneath.
Social Media Frenzy
The raunchy performance instantly sent social media into a meltdown as viewers praised Luke for fully committing to the campy cult-classic character.
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“Luke Evans shaking his dk and a on stage at the Tony Awards while wearing his slutty Rocky Horror Frank-N-Furter costume…this is what Pride Month is all about!” one fan wrote on X.
Another viewer joked: “I did NOT expect Luke Evans in six-inch heels and a corset at the Tonys but now I never want him to take it off.”
A third person posted: “Broadway Luke Evans might be his most powerful form yet.”
Preparing for the Production
Luke has been starring as Frank-N-Furter in the Broadway revival of The Rocky Horror Show since previews began earlier this spring, with the production officially having its opening back in April at the Hudson Theatre.
The actor previously admitted he spent months preparing physically for the demanding role, which includes elaborate choreography, live vocals and multiple quick-change costume moments throughout the show.
Frank-N-Furter, the provocative alien scientist at the centre of Rocky Horror, was originally made famous by Tim Curry in the 1975 cult-classic film adaptation. Now, Luke has made it his own, putting a darker and more seductive spin on the iconic role.
A Diverse Acting Portfolio
While Luke may be stirring up conversation on Broadway these days, the actor has spent years building an impressive resume across film, television and theatre.
Many fans recognise the star as the villainous Gaston in Disney’s 2017 live-action Beauty and the Beast opposite Emma Watson, where his booming musical vocals and cocky swagger made him a standout.
He also starred as Bard the Bowman in The Hobbit trilogy and played the sinister Owen Shaw in Fast & Furious 6 before later reprising the role in the franchise’s spinoff projects.
On television, Luke has taken on darker dramatic roles in projects including The Alienist, Nine Perfect Strangers and Hulu’s true-crime miniseries Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue.
Broadway audiences, meanwhile, have long known Luke for his powerhouse stage vocals. Before his Hollywood breakthrough, he starred in major London West End productions including Rent, Miss Saigon, Avenue Q and Piaf.
His turn as Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show marks Luke’s splashiest return to the stage in years – and judging by the positive Tony Awards reaction, audiences are fully embracing his comeback.
The actor’s Tony Awards appearance quickly became one of the night’s most viral moments alongside Megan Thee Stallion’s Moulin Rouge-inspired twerking performance and host Pink’s over-the-top opening number. The 79th Annual Tony Awards aired live Sunday night from Radio City Music Hall in New York City.