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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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'School of Rock' review: An Andrew Lloyd Webber spectacular
9 / 10

Essentially a modern version of 'The Music Man,' it charts how out-of-work musician Dewey Finn (Alex Brightman) lands a gig as a substitute teacher at a snobby prep school and turns his class into a garage band, giving the children self-confidence in the process...The dozen or so children are wildly talented and absolutely adorable. I dare you not to smile as they stomp around and chant that they will 'stick it to the man.'

He's Committing Fraud, but the Kids Love Him
8 / 10

Andrew Lloyd Webber's first new work for Broadway in a decade is an otherwise workaday screen-to-stage adaptation, with a generous (and, I'm guessing, hoarse after every show) lead actor and faithful, if prosaic book by an unlikely writer-'Downton Abbey' creator Julian Fellowes. Webber's rock musicals ('Jesus Christ Superstar,' 'Joseph ...') are a polarizing bunch. I don't imagine most of the big numbers here will enjoy an afterlife; they're inferior to his earlier confections. Or, perhaps I need to hear them a few more times-orchestrations frequently drowned out actors, and I wasn't always sure what was being said.

Photo Flash: SCHOOL OF ROCK Celebrates Red Nose Day Plus Special Contest!
by Julie Musbach - May 24, 2018


In celebration of Red Nose Day last night, the cast of School of Rock the Musical ended their show with a very special closing number to help raise money and awareness to end child poverty.

Photo Flash: SCHOOL OF ROCK Celebrates 1000 Performances on Broadway!
by Julie Musbach - April 27, 2018


Andrew Lloyd Webber's smash hit School of Rock - The Musical, now in its third year on Broadway, announced today that the show celebrates its 1,000th Broadway performance on Saturday, April 28, 2018, with the release of photos from the show's recent alumni reunion at the Winter Garden Theatre.

SCHOOL OF ROCK Cast Members to Play Concert to Benefit BC/EFA
by Stephi Wild - April 6, 2018


On Wednesday April 11th at Bar Nine, The Koala Bears, of School Of Rock The Musical will be jamming out to all of your favorite rock cover songs to raise money for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS! This band, led by Justin Collette (current Dewey Finn), will be joined onstage by our incredibly talented alumni Kids cast, Brandon Niederauer (Lead guitar), Jersey Sullivan (Bass), Raghav Mehrotra (drums) plus special guests.

VIDEO: The SCHOOL OF ROCK Kids Gear Up for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE!
by A.A. Cristi - March 30, 2018


Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical worlds collide! Broadway's School of Rock - The Musical has released an all new music video for "Heaven on Their Minds," played by the show's kid band and featuring cast member John Arthur Greene singing the role of "Judas Escariot."

TV: SCHOOL OF ROCK Cast Sends Birthday Message to Andrew Lloyd Webber
by Nicole Rosky - March 22, 2018


Earlier this week, at Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre, the cast of School of Rock celebrated a milestone birthday of their legendary composer, Andrew Lloyd Webber, with a special curtain call serenade led by leading man Justin Collette. Watch below!

'Broadwaysted' Welcomes THE SCHOOL OF ROCK's Tony-Nominated Leading Man, Alex Brightman
by Broadwaysted - March 1, 2018


This week on Broadwaysted we are ready to rock with our new #FriendoftheShow, SCHOOL OF ROCK Tony nominee Alex Brightman! We're pouring out fancy martinis with Reyka Vodka while Alex spills about learning the stamina for SCHOOL OF ROCK from Elphaba, attending the movie premieres of MIGHTY DUCKS 2 and CASPER, and the incredible whirlwind experience of being nominated for a Tony in the year of the Hamil-Tony Awards.

SCHOOL OF ROCK to Melt Faces in Melbourne Fall 2018; Producers Launch Child Casting Search
by A.A. Cristi - January 29, 2018


Andrew Lloyd Webber's Broadway and West End smash hit rock musical, School of Rock is coming to Her Majesty's Theatre from October 2018, and the waitlist for tickets is now open at schoolofrockmusical.com.au

Get Ready to Rock! SCHOOL OF ROCK Welcomes New Cast Members
by Julie Musbach - January 12, 2018


Andrew Lloyd Webber's smash hit musical School of Rock - The Musical will welcome seven new cast members to the class on Tuesday, January 30, 2018. Rocking their way to Broadway will be Montgomery Lamb as 'Katie' the bassist, Jim Kaplan as 'Lawrence' the keyboardist, Sarah Walsh as 'Marcy,' Iggy Rosado as 'Mason,'Madalen Yarbrough Mills as 'Sophie,' Madison Elizabeth Lagares as 'Shonelle,' and Katie Greendorfer as 'Madison.' Current cast member Gabrielle Greene will assume the role of 'Tomika.'

TV: Rock Around the Christmas Tree with the Cast of SCHOOL OF ROCK
by Julie Musbach - December 26, 2017


One more sleep until Christmas and even Broadway can't fight the holiday cheer. SCHOOL OF ROCK is jamming away, watch Justin Collette, Analisa Leaming, Zachary Zwelling, Gabrielle Greene, Olivia Chun, Ellie Kim, and Levi Buksbazen rock out!

VIDEO: SCHOOL OF ROCK Celebrates Two Years on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - December 5, 2017


Andrew Lloyd Webber's smash hit musical School of Rock The Musical will celebrate two years on Broadway, on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. The musical began preview performances at the Winter Garden Theatre (1654 Broadway) on November 9, 2015 and officially opened, to rave reviews, on December 6, 2015.

There's a New Headmistress in Town! Meet SCHOOL OF ROCK's New Principal, Analisa Learning
by A.A. Cristi - November 3, 2017


Andrew Lloyd Webber's smash hit musical School of Rock - The Musical will welcome four new adult cast members to the show this November.

Analisa Leaming to Play the Principal in Broadway's SCHOOL OF ROCK; New Stars Announced!
by BWW News Desk - November 3, 2017


Andrew Lloyd Webber's smash hit musical School of Rock - The Musical will welcome four new adult cast members to the show this November.

Photo Flash: Black Francis of The Pixies Visits SCHOOL OF ROCK on Tour
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2017


Black Francis, front man for the influential alternative rock band the Pixies, visited the cast of the National Tour of School of Rock - The Musical last weekend while the show was in Hartford, CT. Scroll down for a photo!

Exclusive Photo Coverage: SCHOOL OF ROCK Turns Yule of Rock for Carols For A Cure!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - December 24, 2017


Below, check out exclusive photos of the cast of SCHOOL OF ROCK as they record their track, 'Yule of Rock.'

Children of Rock to Hit the Road on SCHOOL OF ROCK National Tour; Dates Announced!
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2017


Broadway legend Andrew Lloyd Webber has announced his high-octane Broadway and West End hit School of Rock - The Musical will launch a US National Tour in Rochester, NY, at RBTL's Auditorium Theatre in September 2017.

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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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