School of Rock is a rock musical with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Glenn Slater and a book by Julian Fellowes. Based on the 2003 film of the same name, written by Mike White, the musical follows Dewey Finn, an out-of-work rock singer and guitarist who pretends to be a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. After identifying the musical talent in his students, Dewey forms a band of fifth-graders, in an attempt to win the upcoming Battle of the Bands contest. The musical was announced in December 2014 and opened just under a year later on December 6, 2015. Prior to School of Rock's debut, staged concerts were held at the Gramercy Theatre in Manhattan in June 2015.
| Music | Andrew Lloyd Webber |
| Lyrics | Glenn Slater |
| Book | Julian Fellowes |
| Basis | School of Rock, by Mike White |
| Productions | 2015 Broadway, 2016 West End, 2017 United States Tour, 2021 UK & Ireland Tour |
About School of Rock the Musical
Based on the 2003 film of the same name, this play focuses on a substitute teacher's class of 5th graders that enters a Battle of the Bands contest.
Achievement of School of Rock the Musical
The musical was nominated for four Tony Awards at the 2016 ceremony: Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, Best Original Score and Best Actor in a Musical (Alex Brightman).
Top Facts You Did Not Know About School of Rock the Musical
Musicals based on films.. West End musicals.
Latest information about School of Rock the Musical updated on July 28 2021.
