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Run Time:
Two hours and 15 minutes, with one interval,Two hours and 15 minutes, with one interval
Ages: 8+
Opened: November 14, 2016
Closing: March 01, 2020

School of Rock - 2016 West End History , Info & More

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Down-on-his-luck wannabe rock star Dewey Finn poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school to make ends meet. When he discovers his students' musical talents, he enlists his fifth-graders to form a rock group and conquer the Battle of the Bands.

Based on the smash hit 2003 film of the same title, School of Rock features music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Glenn Slater and a book by Julian Fellowes. School of Rock - The Musical is directed by Laurence Connor with choreography by JoAnn M. Hunter, set and costume designs by Anna Louizos,lighting design by Natasha Katz, sound design by Mick Potter, music supervision by Ethan Popp and hair design by Josh Marquette.


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Gary Trainor to Lead the West End's SCHOOL OF ROCK THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2017


Andrew Lloyd Webber's Olivier award-winning production of School of Rock - The Musical today announces that Gary Trainor, having played the role of alternate Dewey since the show's London premiere, will lead the cast as Dewey Finn from 17 May 2017, with Stephen Leask joining the cast as the alternate Dewey.

VIDEO: Embrace the Power of Rock! New Trailer for SCHOOL OF ROCK in the West End
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2017


For a third time since its West End premiere, Andrew Lloyd Webber's Olivier award-winning production of School of Rock - The Musical recently announced a further booking extension with tickets now available to 14 January 2018. Check out a rockin' new trailer for the show below!

TV: Broadway's SCHOOL OF ROCK Sends Congrats to Olivier-Winning West End Cast
by Nicole Rosky - April 11, 2017


Earlier this week, Andrew Lloyd Webber's School of Rock - The Musical took home an Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Music, and the show's Broadway counterparts sent the cast a big congratulations from across the pond. Check out their video below!

SCHOOL OF ROCK - THE MUSICAL Extended Booking In West End For a Third Time To January 2018
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2017


For a third time since its West End premiere Andrew Lloyd Webber's production of School of Rock - The Musical today announces a further booking extension with tickets now available to 14 January 2018.

SCHOOL OF ROCK THE MUSICAL Extended Booking In West End To May 2017
by BWW News Desk - January 9, 2017


Having recently twice smashed the house record at the New London Theatre, today, 9 January 2017, Andrew Lloyd Webber's West End production of School of Rock - The Musical announces the show is extending booking for a second time since its official opening.  Tickets are now available to 28 May 2017.

SCHOOL OF ROCK THE MUSICAL Smashes Records in the West End and on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2016


Andrew Lloyd Webber's School of Rock - The Musical last week smashed box office records on both sides of the Atlantic.

SCHOOL OF ROCK - THE MUSICAL Extends in the West End to April 2017
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2016


Today, 18 November 2016, Andrew Lloyd Webber's West End production of School of Rock - The Musical announces the show will be extending booking at the New London Theatre to 9 April 2017.

BWW Review: SCHOOL OF ROCK, New London Theatre
by Marianka Swain - November 17, 2016


Andrew Lloyd Webber may seem an unlikely rock god, but he's harnessed anarchic musical liberation for this big-hearted, irresistibly entertaining new show, adapted from the popular Jack Black film. Its success on Broadway looks likely to be replicated here, given its broad appeal, hummable hits and giddy, live-action cartoon hijinks framing the seriously impressive talent of its young rockers.

Photo Flash: West End Production of SCHOOL OF ROCK
by BWW News Desk - November 9, 2016


Andrew Lloyd Webber's West End production of School of Rock - The Musical is currently previewing at the New London Theatre with opening night set for 14 November 2016.  School of Rock - The Musical is initially booking to 12 February 2017.

BWW Interview: Actor David Fynn Talks SCHOOL OF ROCK Ahead of UK Premiere
by Marianka Swain - October 22, 2016


David Fynn's credits range from She Stoops to Conquer and Romeo and Juliet at the National Theatre to Sherlock and Game of Thrones. Now he's starring as rocker-turned-substitute teacher Dewey Finn in the UK premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Glenn Slater and Julian Fellowes' School of Rock, which begins previews at New London Theatre on 24 October.

They're in the Band- David Fynn Will Lead SCHOOL OF ROCK in London!
by Nicole Rosky - September 8, 2016


Today, 8 September 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.

VIDEO: Slash From Guns N' Roses Jams With SCHOOL OF ROCK Kids
by Michael Dale - July 27, 2016


The hardest rocking band on Broadway is also the youngest.

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School of Rock - 2016 West End Awards and Nominations

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2017 Olivier Awards Best Actor in a Musical David Fynn

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