During Rocky Horror, theatregoers often shout callbacks (“Dammit, Janet!”), a practice that began at the film’s midnight screenings and stuck. Director Sam Pinkleton’s Broadway production downplays audience participation, but it still happens.
Open mics are another way to make your voice heard. Club Cumming, Cabaret Tony winner Alan Cumming’s East Village joint, boasts open mic nights, drag karaoke, burlesque, and a queer-friendly vibe.
At Birdland Jazz Club in Midtown, Jim Caruso’s Cast Party on Mondays is a platform for anyone to perform, from Broadway pros to newcomers. The venue calls it “the most rollicking open mic on the planet.”
Address: 505 E. 6th St. (Club Cumming), 315 W. 44th St. (Birdland)
Price: $$-$$$