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Trump Nemesis Lands Huge New Gig After Kimmel Triumph

Rosie O'Donnell secures a Broadway narrator slot for The Rocky Horror Show after a celebrated Jimmy Kimmel appearance.

By Archynetys Intelligence Desk · Published September 17, 2026 04:35 UTC · Updated September 17, 2026 04:35 UTC

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Questions people are asking

Who has been cast as narrator for The Rocky Horror Show?

Rosie O'Donnell.

Which Broadway star is she temporarily replacing?

Rachel Dratch.

What recent media event is linked to this casting according to coverage?

A triumphant segment on Jimmy Kimmel’s show, noted by The Daily Beast as raising the profile of the Trump critic.

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Rosie O'Donnell has been announced as the temporary fill‑in narrator for the Broadway production of The Rocky Horror Show, stepping in for Rachel Dratch during a short stint slated to begin next month. The casting fills the narrator slot while Dratch is unavailable.

Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter reported the appointment, while broadway.com and Playbill added that O'Donnell will assume the role of narrator for the iconic musical. The Daily Beast highlighted the move as a high‑profile gain for the longtime Trump opponent, noting that it follows a victorious appearance on Jimmy Kimmel’s show that drew renewed attention to her commentary on the former president.

Coverage does not yet specify the length of O'Donnell’s engagement beyond the description of a ‘short stint,’ nor does it confirm whether the Kimmel segment directly prompted the producers’ choice. Details on rehearsal dates or ticket availability have not been released.

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