LGBTQ Activists and Rocky Horror Performers to Protest Tivoli Theatre Church

A rally this Friday will oppose a church that bought the former Tivoli Theatre

Oct 4, 2023 at 11:25 am

Courtesy Angelo Ossessivo

"That's a rather tender subject."

Members of St. Louis' queer community were upset when a church bought the Tivoli Theatre in the Delmar Loop two years ago. They were even more upset when they learned about One Family Church's opposition to same-sex relationships and non-cisgendered identities.

The church has committed to showing movies in the theater again — but it will not screen movies with LGBTQ+ characters or themes, given its stance on queer identity. And while the theater was once known for its Rocky Horror Picture Show performances, to the chagrin of former cast members, the church had no interest in resuming that.

So all the people who are upset about the Tivoli's current direction plan to dress up as flamboyantly as possible and put their pride on full display in a protest in front of the theater.

"Everyone will be dressing up in their Pride outfits or Rocky Horror costumes and playfully, but seriously, taking a stand against discrimination against our community," the rally's event page on Facebook reads.

The rally will start at 6 p.m. Friday and end around 8 p.m.