School of Rock - The Musical
A double jolt of adrenaline and sugar to inspire the most helicoptered of tots to play hooky and go shred an ax. For those about to love School of Rock: We salute you.
Time Out New York
Why see School of Rock - The Musical?
From Andrew Lloyd Webber
Don't miss out, must close January, 20, 2019!
Andrew Lloyd-Webber educates us once more with this rocking show! Adapted from the 2003 Jack Black movie of the same name, School of Rock features bumbling lead character Dewey Finn, played by Justin Collette, the hilarious slacker with rock stardom on his mind.
Not since 1971 has Andrew Lloyd-Webber launched a show on Broadway before London's West End! This new production, which mixes songs from the movie with brand new songs by the iconic composer and lyricist Glenn Slater, is a rockin' spectacular! Oh, and the book comes from Julian Fellowes, the writer of a "relatively unknown" TV show called Downtown Abbey. Nope, we've never heard of it either...
What is School of Rock About?
Rock star wannabe Dewey Finn is down on his luck. He's just been kicked out of own band No Vacancy for his over enthusiastic on-stage antics, and his landlord is threatening conviction unless he coughs up his overdue rent. Desperate for money, he disguises himself as a substitute music teacher to land a position at a well-to-do prep school.
When he meets his new class, a bunch of smart-talking kids who happen to be more than a little handy when it comes to musical instruments, an idea begins to form. A local Battle of the Bands competition is looming, featuring none other than No Vacancy, and Dewey sees a chance for both revenge and a proper shot at rock stardom!
Key Information
Audience
Run Time
Dates
Cast
The Adults
Justin Collette as Dewey Finn
Connor John Gillooy as Dewey Finn (alternate)
Mamie Parris as Rosalie Mullins
Jonathan Gould as Ned
Lori Eve Marinacci as Patty
Badia Farha as Ms. Sheinkopf
Jeremy Woodard as Theo
Diane Phelan as Mrs. Hathaway
The Kids
Ava Briglia as Summer
Levi Buksbazen as Freddy
Layla Capers as Tomika
Jordan Cole as Lawrence
Darrow Golub as James
Katie Greendorfer as Madison
Mathew Jost as Zack
Montgomery Lamb as Katie
Hudson Loverro as Billy
Nirvaan Pal as Mason
Sarah Walsh as Marcy
Creative
Produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Book by Julian Fellowes
Lyrics by Glenn Slater
Directed by Laurence Connor
Choreography by JoAnn M. Hunter
Scenic and Costume Design by Anna Louizos
Lighting Design by Natasha Katz
Sound Design by Mick Potter
Music Supervision by Ethan Popp
Awards
2016 Tony Nominations
Best Musical
Best Book of a Musical
Best Original Score (Music Andrew Lloyd Webber / Lyrics: Glen Slater)
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical - Alex Brightman
2016 Drama Desk Award Nominations
Outstanding Musical
Outstanding Music - Andrew Lloyd Webber
Outstanding Lyrics - Glenn Slater
Outstanding Orchestrations - Andrew Lloyd Webber
Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical - Mick Potter
2017 Olivier Awards
Outstanding Achievement in Music
Reviews
Our review
Energetic, entertaining, fabulous!
Legend of the Broadway world, Andrew Lloyd Webber definitely brought out his inner child for SOR. He's like the prep school Principal in the show; happily able to let his hair down and rock out when faced with music that feeds the soul.
Makia Martin