Dewey reminds the parents how incredible their kids actually are. Hes a wannabe rockstar whos struggling to make it big. Gain full access to show guides, character breakdowns, auditions, monologues and more! As the band plays a set at the Olympic Powerhouse, Dewey gets carried away with an improvised solo ("Im Too Hot for You"). [41], Youth production rights were opened for applications before the show opening on Broadway. endobj The parents confront Dewey ("Deweys Confession"), but the kids wont be stoppedthey secretly head over to compete at Battle of the Bands. endobj Patty Di Marco: Neds girlfriend and bandmate in No Vacancy. She is not thrilled when Ned starts living with Dewey. And the winner of Battle of the Bands is No Vacancy. 6f, 9m, 6girl(s), 5boy(s), Based on the Paramount movie by Mike WhiteBook by Julian FellowesLyrics by Glenn SlaterNew Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Image: 2015 Broadway Production (Matthew Murphy for MurphyMade). Most reviews of School of Rock were positive. He puts Zack on electric guitar, Katie on bass, Lawrence on keyboard, Freddie on drums, Marcy and Shonelle on backup vocals, Sophie and Madison as roadies, Mason on tech, James on security, Billy on style, and Summer as manager ("Youre in the Band Reprise"). Proper and a bit uptight, Rosalie is the headmistress of Horace Green School. http:/. Start planning your production with a cost estimate you can save and share with your team. Based on the hit 2003 film, School of Rock follows Dewey Finn, a failed wannabe rock star who is down on his luck. She longs for excitement and adventure. Based on the hit 2003 film, School of Rock follows Dewey Finn, a failed wannabe rock star who is down on his luck. Rob Colletti starred as Dewey Finn, with Lexie Dorsett Sharp as Rosalie Mullins. "[12] In May 2014, it was revealed that the show was likely to receive its world premiere on Broadway rather than in London's West End due to more relaxed child labour laws in the United States[13] and the fact that the American subject matter fitted Broadway. With the manager about to leave, Summer convinces him to stay with a lie about a terminal illness and the class is able to compete ("In the End of Time (The Audition)"). Cue drumroll! Note: Teachers, parents and other characters may be doubled as they were on Broadway.For school productions, the adult roles (i.e., Dewey, Rosalie, teachers and parents) may be played by teachers. Hes a talented musician with perfect pitch. Shes no-nonsense and all business, but she has a heart of gold. School of Rock Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. Thirty-six hours before the Battle of the Bands, the students are hard at work preparing for the event while Dewey attends a faculty conference. When Dewey asks why she didn't respond to the call for backup singers, she states that she's a lead singer. All they care about is that he taught them that rock could set them free. OLIVER HIX: (Baritone) Banker, Member of the School Board turned Barbershop. promise in tricky slots", "Jack Black's 'School of Rock' In Session", "School of Rock musical confirmed for 2015", "Andrew Lloyd Webber Penning 'School of Rock' Musical for Broadway", "Musical of 'School of Rock' heading to Broadway with Andrew Lloyd Webber adding songs", "Andrew Lloyd Webber to stage School Of Rock musical", "Andrew Lloyd Webber enrols in School of Rock musical? Schoolhouse Rock Live! Dewey knows he has to follow through and leaves to watch the kids rock it out with Ned.The school band arrives late ("Im Too Hot for You Reprise"), and Dewey decides that they should play the song that Zack wrote, even though the band virtually hasnt practiced it. The original adult cast had their final performance on November 13, 2017, with the majority of original cast members leaving the show. Touched by this, Rosalie misleads the parents to buy the children more time. Music is generally defined as the art of arranging sound to create some combination of form, harmony, melody, rhythm or otherwise expressive content. Speaking about the music he explained the need for additional music rather than simply using the film's full soundtrack: "you can't do heavy metal for hours and hours in the theatre everyone would be screaming. Story. However, all shows were cancelled due to COVID-19 safety regulations and concerns. Get to know the cast before you see the show! Dallas, TX, Accessibility Statement Terms Privacy |StageAgent 2020. Summer is angry that she hasn't been given a job and says "groupies are sluts" in response to Dewey's first suggestion. School of Rock the Musical is a stage adaptation of the 2003 film of the same name. All children in Kids roles must be under 5ft tall and between the ages 8-14yrs (9yrs by rehearsals and no older than 14 years when on stage) with no broken voices. Most music is crap. Shes a no-nonsense woman who keeps the band organized and functioning. A successful singer-songwriter who is in a band called No Vacancy with his girlfriend Patty Di Marco. "[58], School of Rock evoked comparisons with other musicals, with Michael Dale of Broadway World deeming it "The Sound of Music without the Nazis". Angry at Dewey, Patty reminds him that he's nothing more than a dreamer who will never succeed in the rock business, and gives him an ultimatum: pay the rent in thirty days, or they will kick him out ("Give Up Your Dreams). Show Guides. Main Page; All Pages; Community; Interactive Maps; Recent Blog Posts; Wiki Content. Characters . The show will then continue to tour into 2022 finishing in Bournemouth on 13 August 2022. Marcy plays keyboards and Louise plays drums. You made me cry. Not satisfied with playing tambourine in the band, she ultimately becomes the manager when she realizes she can use her organizational skills to help out the band. Fynn's regular Alternate, Gary Trainor will take over the role full-time performing five shows a week with newcomer Stephen Leask taking 3 shows as Alternate Dewey and Joel Montague remaining as Dewey's understudy. At the faculty meeting which Rosalie uses to stress the importance of parents' night, Dewey discovers that she is secretly a rocker, and loves Stevie Nicks. Shes a disciplined musician with a passion for music theory. School of Rock is a 2003 American musical comedy film directed by Richard Linklater, written by Mike White, and starring Jack Black. More Info. From Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (1969) to Cinderella (2021), his work has been consistently seen on world stages. School of Rock is the global hit musical based on the iconic movie starring Jack Black. His thirteen students are immediately wary of him, and one of them, uptight Summer Hathaway, attempts to explain to him how the classes manage, and Dewey is disgusted by the rigid system. The children go home, and a glimpse is seen in some of their home lives. On 20 May 2016, the musical was confirmed at the Gillian Lynne Theatre instead of the Palladium with previews starting on 24 October 2016, opening night on 14 November 2016, and public booking opening on 25 May 2016. Hes played by Alex Brightman on Broadway. Ned Schneebly: Deweys friend and roommate. Full-Length Musical, Comedy He plays lead guitar in Deweys rock band. [3] The plot followed struggling rock singer and guitarist Dewey Finn, who is kicked out of the band No Vacancy[4] and subsequently disguises himself as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. PRINCIPALSDewey Finn - Rock Tenor (B2-A5)Rosalie Mullins - Soprano (A3-D6)Ned Schneebly - Baritone (C3-F#4)Patty Di Marco - Mezzo-Soprano (B3-E5)KIDSSummer Hathaway - Range: A3-D5Tomika- Range: A3-G5Zack Mooneyham (guitar) - Range: A3-D5Freddie Hamilton (drums)- Range: A3-D5Katie (bass)- Range: A3-D#5Lawrence (piano / keyboard)- Range: A3-D#5Marcy- Range: A3-G5Shonelle - Range: A3-G5Billy Sandford- Range: A3-D5Sophie- Range: A3-D5Mason Ward- Range: A3-D5James- Range: A3-D5Madison- Range: A3-D5TEACHERSMrs. She becomes the lead singer of his rock band. Guitarist Dewey Finn (Jack Black) performs on-stage antics, including a failed stage dive that abruptly ends the band's performance. But she slowly begins to see the value in Deweys unconventional teaching methods. [23][24], Auditions began on January 19, 2015[25] for children ages nine through fifteen. As the students go to perform, Zack's father begins shouting at his son, telling him that School of Rock is ridiculous and stupid. We only provide suggested audition monologues or songs for an individual character if our system finds content that matches a character's traits. Dewey has thirty days to pay his rent, or he has to leave ("Mount Rock Reprise").Dewey returns to school the next day (after missing first period), and he overhears Rosalie and his students singing "Queen of the Night." In the hit Broadway musical School of Rock, a ragtag group of talented kids come together to form a rock band under the guidance of their substitute teacher, Dewey Finn. Summer drummer Rounding out the band are two talented twin sisters, Marcy and Louise Grant. On 19 August 2019, Craig Gallivan made his final performance as Dewey Finn, and from 21 August 2019, the cast was Led by Noel Sullivan as Dewey Finn. Join StageAgent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. Dewey panics when he gets back to the classroom and begins to think of a cover. It made its Broadway debut and world premiere at the Winter Garden Theatre on December 6, 2015, following previews that began on November 9, 2015, with direction by Laurence Connor and choreography by JoAnn M. Hunter, and starring Alex Brightman and Sierra Boggess as Dewey Finn and Rosalie Mullins, respectively. Rob Colletti to Lead SCHOOL OF ROCK National Tour; Full Cast Announced", "Merritt David Janes and More Join the SCHOOL OF ROCK National Tour", "LEXIE DORSETT SHARP on Instagram: "SAN JOSE, CA Final #soundcheck photo! School Of Rock Characters! The band has a new front woman! Get to know the characters from School of Rock the Musical! Patty demands rent from Dewey while Ned cowers behind her. Patty DiMarco appears in the School of Rock movie as a sympathetic bank teller who helps Dewey out when hes down on his luck. After they leave, Dewey goes about his day, getting kicked out of his band and fired from his job at a record store, all while dreaming about getting his break and becoming a superstar ("When I Climb to the Top of Mount Rock"). Exact definitions of music vary considerably around the world, though it is an aspect of all human societies, a cultural universal. She is calling to offer Ned a substitute teaching position. WardMr. Meanwhile, a busful of kids arrive at the apartment to convince Dewey that hes changed their lives ("If Only You Would Listen Reprise"). The production picked up four Tony nominations, including Best Musical. JR. The names of the actors who played each character are listed below as well, so use this School of Rock character list to find out who portrayed your favorite role. 1634 Broadway (At W. 50th St.), New York, NY.