And we shall teach rock 'n' Roll... To the world!

School of Rock the musical is Andrew Lloyd Webber’s award-winning smash musical based on the hilarious hit movie.

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. There he turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band – sensationally performed live by the production’s young actors every night with roof-raising energy!

Originally premiering on Broadway before transferring to London’s West End as well as various tours including US and UK tours, School of Rock means school is back in – forever!

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Take a dive into the archive at Horace Green School in London

A selection of images from the original production of School of Rock featuring the 2018-2019 cast, which starred Craig Gallivan as Dewey Finn and Laura Tebbutt as Rosalie Mullins.
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Check out some of the dudes who have played Dewey Finn over the last 10 years

A selection of images of who has played Dewey Finn in School of Rock over the last 10 years, including Alex Brightman, David Fynn, Stephen Leask, Merritt David Janes, Craig Gallivan, Eric Peterson, Noel Sullivan, and Jake Sharp.
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School of Rock was a hit in Buenos Aires!

A selection of images from the School of Rock production at the Teatro Ópera Orbis in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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School of Rock was a hit in Buenos Aires!

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Performance of 'If Only You Would Listen' at the Gramercy Theatre, New York (2015)

Performance of 'If Only You Would Listen' at the Gramercy Theatre, New York (2015)

The comedy film, School of Rock, was first released by Paramount Pictures

The comedy film, School of Rock, was first released by Paramount Pictures on 3 October 2003, and starred Jack Black, Joan Cusack, Mike White & Sarah Silverman. It was written by Mike White, directed by Richard Linklater, & produced by Scott Rudin, and has grossed over $131 million worldwide.

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The comedy film, School of Rock, was first released by Paramount Pictures

The comedy film, School of Rock, was first released by Paramount Pictures on 3 October 2003, and starred Jack Black, Joan Cusack, Mike White & Sarah Silverman. It was written by Mike White, directed by Richard Linklater, & produced by Scott Rudin, and has grossed over $131 million worldwide.

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The School of Rock film was nominated for several awards including a Golden Globe

The film was nominated for several awards, Jack Black recieved a Golden Globe Award nomination for 'Best Actor'. The flim won an MTV Movie Award for 'Best Comedic Performance', and in 2004, won 'Best Comedy Film' at the British Comedy Awards.

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The School of Rock film was nominated for several awards including a Golden Globe

The film was nominated for several awards, Jack Black recieved a Golden Globe Award nomination for 'Best Actor'. The flim won an MTV Movie Award for 'Best Comedic Performance', and in 2004, won 'Best Comedy Film' at the British Comedy Awards.

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Originally, Andrew thought School of Rock was an idea that he could produce

Originally, Andrew thought School of Rock was an idea that he could produce but soon discovered there wasn't enough music in the film, and he found himself writing the score.

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Originally, Andrew thought School of Rock was an idea that he could produce

Originally, Andrew thought School of Rock was an idea that he could produce but soon discovered there wasn't enough music in the film, and he found himself writing the score.

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Nickelodeon worked with Paramount Television to develop a TV adaptation of School of Rock

On August 4, 2014, Nickelodeon announced that it was working with Paramount Television to develop a television show adaptation of School of Rock. Production started later that year and the series premiered in 2016. It starred Breanna Yde, Ricardo Hurtado, Jade Pettyjohn, Lance Lim, Aidan Miner and Tony Cavalero. The series adaptation of School of Rock ran for three seasons from 12 March 2016 until 8 April 2018.

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Nickelodeon worked with Paramount Television to develop a TV adaptation of School of Rock

On August 4, 2014, Nickelodeon announced that it was working with Paramount Television to develop a television show adaptation of School of Rock. Production started later that year and the series premiered in 2016. It starred Breanna Yde, Ricardo Hurtado, Jade Pettyjohn, Lance Lim, Aidan Miner and Tony Cavalero. The series adaptation of School of Rock ran for three seasons from 12 March 2016 until 8 April 2018.

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School of Rock the musical was officially confirmed and would open on Broadway

On 18 December 2014, School of Rock the musical was officially confirmed and it was announced that the show would receive its world premiere on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre in the autumn of 2015.

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School of Rock the musical was officially confirmed and would open on Broadway

On 18 December 2014, School of Rock the musical was officially confirmed and it was announced that the show would receive its world premiere on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre in the autumn of 2015.

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Some recruiting for the auditions was done through the 'School of Rock After-School Educational Program'

Invited auditions for School of Rock the musical began on 19 January 2015 for children ages 9 to 15. Some recruiting was done through the 'School of Rock After-School Educational Program', which was founded in 1998 - 5 years before the release of the original film.

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Some recruiting for the auditions was done through the 'School of Rock After-School Educational Program'

Invited auditions for School of Rock the musical began on 19 January 2015 for children ages 9 to 15. Some recruiting was done through the 'School of Rock After-School Educational Program', which was founded in 1998 - 5 years before the release of the original film.

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22,000 auditionees applied and turned up the open School of Rock auditions

Open auditions first took place for the new School of Rock musical on 24 January 2015 at the Winter Garden Theatre, New York. A staggering 22,000 auditionees applied and turned up for their audition, which came as shock to Andrew and the other creatives who were blown away by the level of talent. Open auditions were also held in Los Angeles and Chicago.

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22,000 auditionees applied and turned up the open School of Rock auditions

Open auditions first took place for the new School of Rock musical on 24 January 2015 at the Winter Garden Theatre, New York. A staggering 22,000 auditionees applied and turned up for their audition, which came as shock to Andrew and the other creatives who were blown away by the level of talent. Open auditions were also held in Los Angeles and Chicago.

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A workshop version of School of Rock was performed at the Gramercy Theatre in New York

On 3 June 2015, a workshop version of School of Rock was performed at the Gramercy Theatre in New York in order to polish its script and score before the high-tech aspects of the show were added. The theatre-going public was able to attend a performance on 9 June 2015.

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A workshop version of School of Rock was performed at the Gramercy Theatre in New York

On 3 June 2015, a workshop version of School of Rock was performed at the Gramercy Theatre in New York in order to polish its script and score before the high-tech aspects of the show were added. The theatre-going public was able to attend a performance on 9 June 2015.

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The Original Broadway Cast Album of School of Rock was released

On 4 December 2015, the Original Broadway Cast Album of School of Rock was released on CD and online streaming platforms.

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The Original Broadway Cast Album of School of Rock was released

On 4 December 2015, the Original Broadway Cast Album of School of Rock was released on CD and online streaming platforms.

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You're in the Band - School of Rock Original Cast Album (2015)

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You're in the Band - School of Rock Original Cast Album (2015)

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The world premier of School of Rock opened at the Winter Garden Theatre

The world premier of School of Rock opened at the Winter Garden Theatre on 6 December 2015. This would be the first time since one of Andrew's musicals would premiere on Broadway rather than in the West End since the production of Jesus Christ Superstar in 1971.

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The world premier of School of Rock opened at the Winter Garden Theatre

The world premier of School of Rock opened at the Winter Garden Theatre on 6 December 2015. This would be the first time since one of Andrew's musicals would premiere on Broadway rather than in the West End since the production of Jesus Christ Superstar in 1971.

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The Broadway production of School of Rock was nominated for 4 awards at the 70th annual Tony awards

At the 70th annual Tony Awards on 12 June 2016, the Broadway production of School of Rock was nominated for 4 awards, including 'Best Musical', 'Best Book of a Musical', 'Best Original Score', and 'Best Actor in a Musical'. The production was also nominated for 5 Drama Desk Awards on 5 June 2016.

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The Broadway production of School of Rock was nominated for 4 awards at the 70th annual Tony awards

At the 70th annual Tony Awards on 12 June 2016, the Broadway production of School of Rock was nominated for 4 awards, including 'Best Musical', 'Best Book of a Musical', 'Best Original Score', and 'Best Actor in a Musical'. The production was also nominated for 5 Drama Desk Awards on 5 June 2016.

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School of Rock opened at the New London Theatre in the West End

On 14 November 2016, School of Rock opened at the New London Theatre in the West End. Invited audience were asked to wear 'glam rock' style clothing to the premiere.

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School of Rock opened at the New London Theatre in the West End

On 14 November 2016, School of Rock opened at the New London Theatre in the West End. Invited audience were asked to wear 'glam rock' style clothing to the premiere.

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The London production of School of Rock the musical was nominated for 3 awards at the Laurence Olivier Awards

On 9 April 2017, the London production of School of Rock the musical was nominated for 3 Laurence Olivier awards, including 'Best New Musical' and David Fynn for 'Best Actor in a Musical', and it won the award for 'Outstanding Achievement in Music'.

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The London production of School of Rock the musical was nominated for 3 awards at the Laurence Olivier Awards

On 9 April 2017, the London production of School of Rock the musical was nominated for 3 Laurence Olivier awards, including 'Best New Musical' and David Fynn for 'Best Actor in a Musical', and it won the award for 'Outstanding Achievement in Music'.

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Stick it to the Man from the Laurence Olivier Awards (2017)

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Stick it to the Man from the Laurence Olivier Awards (2017)

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A North American tour of School of Rock opened on at the Auditorium Theatre in Rochester, New York

A North American tour of School of Rock opened on 30 September 2017, at the Auditorium Theatre in Rochester, New York. Rob Colletti starred as Dewey Finn, with Lexie Dorsett Sharp as Rosalie Mullins.

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A North American tour of School of Rock opened on at the Auditorium Theatre in Rochester, New York

A North American tour of School of Rock opened on 30 September 2017, at the Auditorium Theatre in Rochester, New York. Rob Colletti starred as Dewey Finn, with Lexie Dorsett Sharp as Rosalie Mullins.

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Andrew announced that the New London Theatre would be renamed after Gillian Lynne

During run of the original London production of School of Rock, Andrew announced that the New London Theatre would be renamed after legendary Choreographer & Director, Dame Gillian Lynne in an interview for ‘The Telegraph: Legend Series’ on 14 March 2018.

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Andrew announced that the New London Theatre would be renamed after Gillian Lynne

During run of the original London production of School of Rock, Andrew announced that the New London Theatre would be renamed after legendary Choreographer & Director, Dame Gillian Lynne in an interview for ‘The Telegraph: Legend Series’ on 14 March 2018.

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Andrew celebrated the reopening of the Gillian Lynne Theatre with a special performance

Andrew celebrated the reopening of the Gillian Lynne Theatre with Gillian Lynne herself at a special performance at the theatre on 22 June 2018. School of Rock was still in its run at the theatre and gave up a Friday evening for this honorary performance. The venue became the first West End theatre to be named after a ‘non-royal’ woman.

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Andrew celebrated the reopening of the Gillian Lynne Theatre with a special performance

Andrew celebrated the reopening of the Gillian Lynne Theatre with Gillian Lynne herself at a special performance at the theatre on 22 June 2018. School of Rock was still in its run at the theatre and gave up a Friday evening for this honorary performance. The venue became the first West End theatre to be named after a ‘non-royal’ woman.

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After 1309 performances, the Broadway production of School of Rock closed at the Winter Garden Theatre

After 1309 performances, the Broadway production of School of Rock closed at the Winter Garden Theatre on 20 January 2019.

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After 1309 performances, the Broadway production of School of Rock closed at the Winter Garden Theatre

After 1309 performances, the Broadway production of School of Rock closed at the Winter Garden Theatre on 20 January 2019.

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The London production of School of Rock finally closed at the Gillian Lynne Theatre

The London production of School of Rock finally closed at the Gillian Lynne Theatre on 1 March 2020.

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The London production of School of Rock finally closed at the Gillian Lynne Theatre

The London production of School of Rock finally closed at the Gillian Lynne Theatre on 1 March 2020.

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Music
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics
Glenn Slater
Book
Julian Fellowes
Original Director
Laurence Connor
Original Choreography
JoAnn M. Hunter
Opened
9 November 2015 at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new hit musical is available now for licensing! Hang out with Dewey Finn as he turns a class of straight-A pupils into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band!

Featuring 14 new numbers from Lloyd Webber, along with the original songs from the much-loved movie, SCHOOL OF ROCK is a full-length musical (including intermission). May the spirit of rock be with the schools who pledge allegiance to this loving testimony to the transforming power of music!

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