North American Tour

 Last Updated: 9/2/2013

Provenance:
These costumes were purchased by a friend and came with a bunch of supporting materials - it appears that the original costume sketches by Sue Blane were used, but some of the items are very different - for example, there's a big rosette on Frank's floorshow red corset, which no one would mistake for the film version; Magenta's panties are shot through with Lurex, and the seams are totally different on Rocky's shorts.

So yes, these costumes are NOT FROM THE MOVIE. They are from the 1980-1981 North American tour. They are posted here because I feel people may find some useful construction tips here (I can't take Rocky's shorts at the Hard Rock out from behind the glass...). Please note that Sue Blane didn't make these; a local costumes shop did (Michael-Jon Costumes in NYC; they still exist today); their tag can be seen in some of the costumes.

I still need to post photos of Magenta's chiffon dinner dress and her very battered apron.
A friend acquired these. The Magenta costumes I haven't posted yet are actually probably more exciting, at least if you're a Magenta wondering how they fasten/stay on.

Rocky's Shorts

Rocky's shorts, front - Note there's no crotch seam; the side straps are sewn down; and that the "R" rhinestones are all one color.	Shorts crotch	Shorts from the back - Note the lack of a butt seam.
Inside the shorts. One of the angles I'd dearly love to get on the film shorts.	The side seam, seen from the inside.	Close up on the "R".
Close up on the "R".	A close up of the side. The "epaulet" is there, but it's sewn down.	A close up of the side.

Frank's Underwear The Frank costumes were in great shape as they were for an understudy and were barely worn.

Frank's underwear	Inside - the costume house's label is clearly visible on the tag - these were custom.

Frank's Red Corset

Overall view, laid out flat	Inside view	Close-up of inside.