Photo Flash: Original Kids Theatre Company Brings SCHOOL OF ROCK to Canada

Original Kids Theatre Company is thrilled to present the first Canadian youth production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's newest Broadway musical, SCHOOL OF ROCK, at the Spriet Family Theatre, 130 King Street, in London, Ontario from tonight, July 7, to July 16. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Recently nominated for four 2016 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, SCHOOL OF ROCK is based on the beloved 2003 film starring Jack Black. SCHOOL OF ROCK opened on Broadway to rave reviews in December 2015.

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 on Broadway is produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber, who has composed 14 new songs to create a score, which also features all of the original songs from the movie. SCHOOL OF ROCK, with its sensational live kids' rock band, is a loving testimony to the transforming power of music.

In an unprecedented move, Lloyd Webber made plans to make production licensing available to schools and youth theatres across the United States and Canada prior to the show's Broadway opening. Upon learning of Lloyd Webber's innovative plans, London, Ontario's Original Kids Theatre Company was quick to request the rights to produce the show and is proud to be presenting first Canadian youth production of SCHOOL OF ROCK.

SCHOOL OF ROCK is based on the Paramount film by Mike White and features a book byJulian Fellowes (creator of TV's Downton Abbey), with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Glenn Slater, plus the original songs from the film. The Original Kids production features direction by Artistic Director Andrew Tribe, musical direction by Angela Southern and choreography by Megan Alfano.

The 28-member cast, comprised of members of the Original Kids Theatre Company, features a live, onstage "kids" rock band who all play their own rock instruments.

The production runs July 7-9, July 13-16 at 7pm (with a post-show talkback on July 13) and 2pm matinees on July 9, 10, 16. The show runs at the Spriet Family Theatre, second level of the Covent Garden Market, 130 King Street, London, Ontario.

Tickets and show schedule are available online by going to the Original Kids website, www.originalkids.ca, visiting our Box Office at the Spriet Family Theatre, Covent Garden Market or by calling 519-679-8989. Limited tickets at the door, based on availability.

Photo Credit: Fred Szoldatits

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