Randy Schmeling as Riff Raff in Park Square Theatre's production of The Rocky Horror Show. Photo by Dan Norman. Park Square Theatre's new production of The Rocky Horror Show opens this evening in St. Paul, MN. Here's a look at the show: -- The Rocky Horror Show opens tonight at Park Square
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