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Run Time:
Two hours and 20 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 8+
Opened: December 6, 2015
Closing: January 20, 2019

School of Rock - 2015 Broadway History , Info & More

Winter Garden Theatre (Broadway)
1634 Broadway New York, NY 10019

SCHOOL OF ROCK is a brand new musical based on the famous Paramount film written by Mike White which starred Jack Black.

The musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed wannabe rock star who decides to earn a few extra bucks by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. Completely disinterested in academic work, Dewey decides to create his own curriculum, turning his class into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band.

The stage musical is produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber who has composed 12 new songs to create a score which also features all the favorite songs from the movie. SCHOOL OF ROCK, with its sensational live kids' rock band, is a loving testimony to the transforming power of music.

May the spirit of rock be with you!


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Photo Flash: First Look at Jenn Gambatese Leading the Class in Broadway's SCHOOL OF ROCK
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2016


Jenn Gambatese moved to the front of the class in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Broadway smash hit School of Rock - The Musical on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 in the role of Principal Rosalie Mullins. BroadwayWorld has a first look at her in action below!

STAGE TUBE: SCHOOL OF ROCK - It SMELLS LIKE TWEEN SPIRIT Web Series
by Liz Cearns - September 16, 2016


The seven-part webisode series follows the West End cast of School of Rock - The Musical as they get ready to begin performances at the New London Theatre on 24 October 2016. In episode one, join Jo Whiley as she hosts the West End launch for School of Rock - The Musical. This episode sees the cast begin their journey performing in the spotlight in front of a live audience for the very first time. See the kids rock out at a jamming session with their future substitute teacher Mr Dewey Finn (David Fynn).

West End Cast Announced for SCHOOL OF ROCK!
by Liz Cearns - September 8, 2016


Andrew Lloyd Webber announces David Fynn is to lead the London cast of School of Rock - The Musical as wannabe rock star Dewey Finn.  Lloyd Webber's West End production will begin previews at the New London Theatre on 24 October 2016 with opening night on 14 November 2016, School of Rock - The Musical is initially booking to 12 February 2017.

BWW Interview: Back to School [of Rock] with Horace Green's New Lady in Charge- Jenn Gambatese!
by Nicole Rosky - September 10, 2016


She has talked to apes, crooned Elvis' greatest hits and done time at the big dollhouse. Now Jenn Gambatese is back on Broadway, and this time she's ready to rock.

VIDEO: Meet The Band! Take A Backstage Tour With The SCHOOL OF ROCK Kids
by Michael Dale - August 31, 2016


Being a mere triple-threat isn't enough for the talented kids of Broadway's SCHOOL OF ROCK. Playing the emotionally repressed students of the prestigious Horace Green School who learn how to musically let out their inner rebels, they not only sing, dance and act, but play their own musical instruments.

TV: SCHOOL OF ROCK's Brandon Niederauer Gets Groovy with Tribute to Jimi Hendrix
by Nicole Rosky - August 17, 2016


Woodstock came to the Winter Garden earlier today, when School of Rock's Brandon Niederauer performed his own rendition of 'The Star Spangled Banner' on the eve of the anniversary of Jimi Hendrix's historic performance at Woodstock. Check it out below!

TV Exclusive: BACKSTAGE BITE with Katie Lynch and SCHOOL OF ROCK's Will Blum!
by Backstage Bite with Katie Lynch - August 16, 2016


In Backstage Bite with Katie Lynch, come into Katie's kitchen with some of Broadway's brightest as they eat, drink and merrily mix it up. See your favorite stars out of their element as they whip up dishes inspired by their Broadway show. Watch what happens when these actors trade belting for baking! Today, we are excited to bring you the latest episode, featuring SCHOOL OF ROCK's 'Dewey' alternate, Will Blum!

VIDEO: Sierra Boggess Bids Adieu To Her SCHOOL OF ROCK Dressing Room
by Michael Dale - August 10, 2016


Next stop is France as Boggess stars in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA in Paris.

Jenn Gambatese Starts Her Tenure in Broadway's SCHOOL OF ROCK Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 9, 2016


Jenn Gambatese will rule the school in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Broadway smash hit School of Rock - The Musical beginning tonight, August 9, 2016, when she succeeds Sierra Boggess as Principal Rosalie Mullins.

STAGE TUBE: Jesse Swim Chats Life as a Swing for Broadway's SCHOOL OF ROCK
by Stage Tube - August 3, 2016


Jesse Swimm is ready to go onstage at a moments notice for ten different roles in Broadway's School of Rock. He stopped by Actors Connection this week to talk at their young performers at 'Camp Hamilton' - 3-day 'Hamilton'-inspired musical program, and shared the ins and outs of life as a 'swing' on Broadway. Watch his Q&A below!

VIDEO: SCHOOL OF ROCK Kids Go Hip-Hop Performing HAMILTON's 'The Schuyler Sisters'
by Michael Dale - August 2, 2016


In the hit musical comedy SCHOOL OF ROCK, teacher Dewey Finn teaches his well-behaved students how to rock out to Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones and The Doors, but he never gets around to teaching them about hip-hop.

VIDEO: SCHOOL OF ROCK's Alex Brightman, Gavin Kim Get Pumped Up For a Performance
by Michael Dale - August 2, 2016


The star and the swing get psyched to rock the Winter Garden.

Meet Your New Principal: Jenn Gambatese Joins SCHOOL OF ROCK
by Ashley LaChant - August 1, 2016


Jenn Gambatese has been tapped to join the cast of SCHOOL OF ROCK on Broadway, succeeding Sierra Boggess in the role of Rosalie Mullins after Boggess plays her last performance on August 9th, 2016. No stranger to the stage, Gambatese has originated the Broadway roles of Jane in Tarzan and Natalie in All Shook Up, played Glinda in the first national tour of Wicked, and was also on Broadway in: Hairspray, Is He Dead?, A Year with Frog and Toad, and made her B'way debut in Footloose.

Jenn Gambatese to Rule the School as New Principal in Broadway's SCHOOL OF ROCK
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2016


Just in, Jenn Gambatese will rule the school in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Broadway smash hit School of Rock - The Musical on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 when she succeeds Sierra Boggess as Principal Rosalie Mullins.

Photo Flash: SCHOOL OF ROCK's Alex Brightman Mentors Broadway Artists Alliance Students
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2016


Tony Award Nominee and School of Rock's leading man, Alex Brightman, visited the students of Broadway Artists Alliance on Thursday, July 7th. Brightman spoke of how his career journey led to originating the role of Dewey Finn, which earned him a Tony nomination for Best Actor in a Musical. Scroll down for photos!

STAGE TUBE: SCHOOL OF ROCK's Brandon Niederauer Celebrates July Fourth, Jimi Hendrix-Style!
by Nicole Rosky - June 30, 2016


Happy Fourth of July weekend, from Brandon Niederauer!  The 13-year old guitar prodigy currently starring in SCHOOL OF ROCK on Broadway, just shredded the Star Spangled Banner Jimi Hendrix-style, and you can check it out below.

Sierra Boggess to Exit Broadway's SCHOOL OF ROCK This Summer
by Tyler Peterson - June 20, 2016


Original company member Sierra Boggess is set to depart Andrew Lloyd Webber's smash hit, School of Rock - The Musical with her final performance as Rosalie Mullins on Monday, August 8, 2016.

Sierra Boggess Will Not Star in SCHOOL OF ROCK in London; Next Up- PHANTOM In Paris!
by Nicole Rosky - June 20, 2016


While Andrew Lloyd Webber prepares to bring his Tony-nominated musical, SCHOOL OF ROCK, to the West End, questions remain about who will star in the transfer. One thing has been confirmed, however- Sierra Boggess will not travel to London with the production.

VIDEO: Alex Brightman & SCHOOL OF ROCK Cast Perform 'You're In the Band' on TONY AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - June 12, 2016


Alex Brightman and the cast of SCHOOL OF ROCK performed the high-energy number 'You're In the Band' on the 70th Annual TONY AWARDS. Check out the clip below!

Photo Coverage: Tony Nominee Alex Brightman's Portrait Joins the Walls at Sardi's!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - June 9, 2016


The beloved Broadway tradition continued yesterday as Sardi's added a caricature of Tony Award-nominee Alex Brightman to its legendary walls. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the special celebration and you can check out photos below!

Photo Coverage: Meet the Nominees- SCHOOL OF ROCK's Alex Brightman
by Walter McBride - June 7, 2016


On May 4, the 2016 Tony nominees flocked to the Paramount Hotel, where they met with the press for the first time since getting the big news. BroadwayWorld will be bringing you coverage from the epic day over the next week, but for now, check out photos of Best Performance by an Actor in Leading Role in a Musical nominee for School of Rock, Alex Brightman, as captured by Walter McBride!

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School of Rock - 2015 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Glenn Slater
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Andrew Lloyd Webber
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical School of Rock
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Andrew Lloyd Webber
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical Mick Potter
2016 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Alex Brightman
2016 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical School of Rock
2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Alex Brightman
2016 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Julian Fellowes
2016 Tony Awards Best Musical School of Rock-The Musical
2016 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Andrew Lloyd Webber
2016 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Glenn Slater
2016 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Alex Brightman

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