School of Rock – The Musical

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock musical will close in London’s West End this March.

Webber’s inventive stage adaptation of the classic Jack Black film opened to critical acclaim at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in October 2016 following a smash hit Broadway premiere at the Winter Garden Theatre in 2015.

School of Rock The Musical will have played over 1400 performance and been seen by over 1.3 million people in London when it completes its run on Sunday 1 March 2020.

The show was applauded for its use of young actor musicians who made up the kids cast of the show who performed the score live on stage. In total over 100 young actor musicians will have performed as part of the cast.

The show will undertake a major UK tour in 2021 with touring productions currently playing in the US and Australia.

Andrew Lloyd Webber further said: “I’ve been thrilled by School of Rock’s success around the world, especially in the West End. I’m very glad that so many kids have seen the show and been inspired to pick up an instrument and take up music after seeing what our young performers do live every night. There are local language productions now planned around the world, and I’m particularly keen to see the Chinese kids band rock out in due course!”

Following School of Rock’s departure from the Gillian Lynne Theatre, owners LW Theatres will carry out internal upgrade work to the building including the addition of more toilets, refurbishment to areas of the auditorium and Front of House, as well as the potential increase in seating capacity on the circle level of the theatre.

Andrew Lloyd Webber has announced the next production will be a new staging of Cinderella. 

School of Rock will welcome new cast members next month to Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical which enters its third year in London this September.

Taking over on 22nd August, the lead role of Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star who poses as a substitute teacher to form a band with a class of kids, will be played by Craig Gallivan.

Laura Tebbutt joins the cast to play the school’s principal Rosalie Mullins, Alan Pearson will play Ned Schneebly and Michelle Francis will play Patty DiMarco. Jake Sharp will play the part of Dewey Finn at certain performances.

The rest of the adult cast includes John Addison, Nick Butcher, Rob Falconer, Martina Isibor, Claudia Kariuki, Jessica Louise Parkinson, Richard Morse, Andy Rees, Hannah Stratton, Alex Tomkins and James Wolstenholme with swings Paul Kemble, Jessica Kirton, Billy Mitchell, Catherine Morris and Andy Prosser.

The cast is also made up of three teams of twelve highly talented children who play all the instruments and perform Lloyd Webber’s score.

Now entering its third year in the West End, the production continues to play at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York, a US Tour and will open at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Melbourne Australia later this year.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Olivier award-winning musical School of Rock will host this year’s BBC Radio 2 Children in Need Gala at the New London Theatre.

The evening will be hosted by Ken Bruce and the carity’s mascot Pudsey, with at least 50% of the proceeds from the Gala going to BBC Children in Need’s 2017 Appeal.

The Gala audience will see BBC Radio 2 presenters, VIP’s and members of the public join forces to rock out with the cast and celebrate a truly memorable night.

On 6 November 2017, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Oliver award-wining School of Rock will host this year’s BBC Radio 2’s BBC Children in Need Gala at the New London Theatre.

Hosted by Ken Bruce and the charity’s mascot Pudsey, at least 50% of the proceeds from the Gala will go to BBC Children in Need’s 2017 Appeal going on to make a difference to the lives of disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.

The Gala audience will see BBC Radio 2 presenters, VIP’s and members of the public join forces to rock out with the cast and celebrate a truly memorable night. Tickets range from £50 – £140 and are available from schoolofrockthemusical.com.

Based on the iconic hit movie and with a rocking new score by Andrew Lloyd Webber, School of Rock – The Musical follows slacker and wannabe rock star Dewey Finn as he turns a class of straight-A students into an ear popping, riff scorching, all conquering rock band!

The new rock musical will welcome a new cast later this month and recently announced its fourth West End extension.

Gary Trainor has been confirmed as the new lead in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical School of Rock.

Trainor, who takes over David Fynn on 17 May, has played the alternate Dewey since the show’s London premiere in October 2016. His West End credits include Beautiful The Carole King Musical, I Can’t Sing, Potted Potter and The Shawshank Redemption.

Stephen Leask, best known for One Man, Two Guvnors at the Theatre Royal Haymarket will join the cast as alternate Dewey.

Based on the wildly successful 2003 musical comedy film School of Rock starring Jack Black, the show sees wannabee rock-star Dewey Finn take a teaching job in a prestigious school to make ends meet. Discovering the musical talents of his class he enlists them to form a rock group and conquer Battle of the Bands.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new musical School of Rock extends in the West End.

Acclaimed by audiences and critics, the record breaking West End production of School of Rock – The Musical opened to rave reviews in November 2016 and has now extended for the third time.

The adult cast is led by comedy star David Fynn as Dewey Finn with Florence Andrews as Rosalie Mullins, Oliver Jackson as Ned Schneebly and Preeya Kalidas as Patty Di Marco. They are joined on stage at each performance by one of three teams of thirteen young performers who make up Dewey’s band

Based on the iconic hit movie and with a rocking new score by Andrew Lloyd Webber and book by Julian Fellowes, School of Rock – The Musical follows slacker and wannabe rock star Dewey Finn turn a class of straight-A 10 year old students into an ear popping, riff scorching, all conquering rock band!

School of Rock – The Musical is now booking unit 14 January 2018 at the New London Theatre.

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First look at Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit new musical School of Rock.

Based on the hit Jack Black film, School of Rock is the perfect family musical now open to rave reviews.

The production stars David Fynn in the lead role of Dewey, the lovable loser who takes a job as a teacher in an exclusive school only to discover that his pupils are budding rock stars.

School of Rock – The Musical is now booking until 9 April 2017 at the New London Theatre.

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Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new musical School Of Rock has extended its West End run until April 2017.

The production opened to rave reviews this week and is now a hit on both Broadway and the West End.

School of Rock – The Musical is a stage adaption of the 2003 film which starred Jack Black and is written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Julian Fellows. It is directed by Laurence Connor.

The London production stars David Fynn in the lead role of Dewey, the lovable loser who takes a job as a teacher in an exclusive school only to discover that his pupils are budding rock stars. Also featured are Florence Andrews as Headmistress Rosalie Mullins, Oliver Jackson as best friend Ned Schneebly and Preeya Kalidas as Ned’s exasperated girlfriend. The children are played by three teams who alternate the roles.

School of Rock – The Musical is now booking until 9 April 2017 at the New London Theatre.

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Smells Like Tween Spirit: Episode 1 – They’re In the Band

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School Of Rock release the first of a seven-part webisode series following the West End cast as they get ready to begin performances at the New London Theatre on 24 October 2016.

In episode one, we see Jo Whiley host 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.

Watch the kids rock out at a jamming session with their future substitute teacher Mr Dewey Finn (David Fynn).

Based on the wildly successful 2003 musical comedy film School of Rock starring Jack Black, the show sees wannabee rock-star Dewey Finn take a teaching job in a prestigious school to make ends meet. Discovering the musical talents of his class he enlists them to form a rock group and conquer Battle of the Bands.

School of Rock – The Musical will run from 24 October 2016 at the New London Theatre.

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Andrew Lloyd Webber today announced David Fynn will lead the cast in the West End premiere of hit musical School of Rock.

Comedy star Fynn will star as Dewey Finn, most memorably played by Jack Black in the film. Finn’s television credits include The Inbetweeners, Sherlock, Game of Thrones, a series regular in Pete vs Life for Channel 4 and Undateable for NBC/Comedy Central.

On stage he has appeared at the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre and at the Donmar Warehouse in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

He is joined by Florence Andrews as Rosalie Mullins, Oliver Jackson as Ned Schneebly and Preeya Kalidas as Patty Di Marco.

The ‘grown up’ cast is completed by Gary Trainor as the alternate Dewey with ensemble members Jonathan Bourne, Nadeem Crowe, Michelle Francis, Rosanna Hyland, Cassandra McCowan, Joel Montague, Andy Rees, Cameron Sharp, Tasha Sheridan, Andrew Spillett and Lucy Vandi and swings, Charlotte Bradford, Jason Denton, Cellen Chugg James, Chris Jenkins, Alfie Parker and Charlotte Scott.

Andrew Lloyd Webber said: “I’m delighted to be bringing School of Rock – The Musical to the West End. As many people know I’m passionate about children engaging with music from an early age, and to that end I cannot wait for UK audiences to see the remarkably talented group of young actor musicians we have found for our production.  They’re currently blowing the roof off our rehearsal rooms working with our wonderful cast of grown-ups led by the hilarious David Fynn.”

The show features music from the movie, as well as new music written by Andrew Lloyd Webber with lyrics by 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 John Rigby with Matt Smith as musical director.

School of Rock – The Musical will run from 24 October 2016 at the New London Theatre.

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Killian Donnelly the West End’s leading man for musical theatre has been tipped for the central role of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new musical School of Rock.

Donnelly who has had a run of leading West End roles including The Commitments, Memphis, and Kinky Boots is seen as perfect casting for the role of Dewey Finn.

Based on the wildly successful 2003 musical comedy film School of Rock starring Jack Black, the show sees wannabee rock-star Dewey Finn take a teaching job in a prestigious school to make ends meet. Discovering the musical talents of his class he enlists them to form a rock group and conquer Battle of the Bands.

No news on casting has been announced but with Donnelly leaving the hugely successful production of Kinky Boot’s in August and School of Rock opening in October it will only be a matter of time before it’s announced.

School of Rock – The Musical will run from 24 October 2016 at the New London Theatre.

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Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new musical School of Rock is to receive its UK premiere at the the New London Theatre later this year.

The hit Broadway musical which continues to break box office records at the Winter Garden Theatre on Broadway will open in the West End on 14 November 2016 with previews from 24 October 2016 at the New London Theatre.

Based on the wildly successful 2003 musical comedy film School of Rock starring Jack Black, the show sees wannabee rock-star Dewey Finn take a teaching job in a prestigious school to make ends meet. Discovering the musical talents of his class he enlists them to form a rock group and conquer Battle of the Bands.

Jack Black and Paul Rudd visit Broadway’s hit musical School of Rock.

Based on the smash hit 2003 film, School of Rock – The Musical features music from the movie, as well as an original score by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Glenn Slater, with a book by Julian Fellowes and direction by Laurence Connor.

Black who played Dewey in the original film attended with his family and fellow actor Paul Rudd.  Following the performance they met with the cast led by Alex Brightman, posing for pictures, signing musical instruments and the School of Rock blackboard. Black said the show was a “A Broadway masterpiece”.

School of Rock –The Musical is the first original British musical ever to premiere on Broadway. The production has continually broken box office records at the Winter Garden Theatre on Broadway.

Stevie Nicks makes Broadway debut in surprise performance in School of Rock – The Musical

Supported by the kids band of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock Stevie Nicks, the Queen of Rock N’ Roll, surprised the audience at the Winter Garden Theatre last night when she took the stage and sang “Rhiannon”.

The Grammy Award-winning singer said “To be in the presence of these kids that are so amazing that honestly sometimes I close my eyes and I’m not sure that it’s not Fleetwood Mac. It’s very trippy. They are so good.”

Based on the 2003 film starring Jack Black, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock opened to critical acclaim in 2015 and has since broken the box office record at Broadway’s Winter Garden Theatre multiple times.

Andrew Lloyd Webber has launched open auditions to find the next West End stars for his new musical School of Rock.

Lloyd Webber described the move as “a big fishing expedition” and added “We need brilliantly talented children who can act, sing and play rock instruments. In the USA, more than 22,000 kids auditioned and we ended up with a band who can rock out with the best. We have to discover that band in Britain, not just kids who act and sing. Our show depends on it.”

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new musical School of Rock is to receive its UK premiere when it transfers to the London Palladium in autumn 2016.

The production is based on the hugely successful 2003 musical comedy film, School of Rock starring Jack Black. The show sees wannabee rock-star Dewey Finn take a teaching job in a prestigious school to make ends meet.  Discovering the musical talents of his class he enlists them to form a rock group and conquer Battle of the Bands.

Lloyd Webber confirmed the London transfer at the Broadway opening of School of Rock The Musical which is currently playing at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York.

The composer said “I am thrilled to announce that we are confirming a West End production of School of Rock – The Musical. We have had such a great time in the US staging the world premiere and now that we have opened on Broadway, I am delighted to be focusing on the next chapter in the show’s journey.”

Lloyd Webber chose to open the production on Broadway rather than the West End because of the more relaxed child performance regulations in the US.

No casting details have been announced however this is the perfect role for the West Ends current leading man Killian Donnelly who has originated leading roles in the West End productions of The Commitments, Memphis and is currently starring in the hottest new musical Kinky Boots at the Adelphi Theatre.

School of Rock has music by Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Glenn Slater and a book by Julian Fellowes.

The Broadway production is directed by Laurence Connor, with choreography by JoAnn M Hunter and set and costume design by Anna Louizos.

It is produced by Lloyd Webber for the Really Useful Group, Warner Music Group and Access Industries, the Shubert Organization and the Nederlander Organization.

School of Rock – The Musical will run from 24 October 2016 at the New London Theatre.

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