4/16/2024 0 Comments School of rock the musical scriptDesperate to make some money, Dewey seizes the opportunity to impersonate Ned and shows up at Horace Green to substitute teach a classroom for a few weeks. Down-and-out loser rocker Dewey Finn (Alex Brightman), recently fired from his band, is on the verge of being kicked out of his apartment by his substitute teacher roommate Ned (Spencer Moses) and Ned's highly-strung girlfriend Patty (Mamie Parris) for non-payment of rent, when he intercepts a phone call and job offer meant for Ned from the principal of the prestigious Horace Green School, Rosalie Mullins (Sierra Boggess). School of Rock the Musical faithfully follows the simple, loopy plot of the film. What about newcomers to the material? Ditto, though they will probably be astounded to find that these iconic instruments of rock showmanship have been put, quite literally, into the hands of children. Fans of the film will enjoy the over-the-top decibel level afforded by the live stage experience, as well as the face-shredding guitar solos, gut-wrenching drum riffs and electric bass and keyboards wizardry that punctuate this joyously unabashed celebration of heavy rock music. The creative team assembled by Lord Lloyd Webber and the Really Useful Company to translate this hit comedy film to the stage has absolutely nailed it. Why? Because you're probably gonna love School Of Rock The Musical, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Glenn Slater, and script by Julian Fellowes. What if you didn't see the film, but you like rock music? Ditto. Having said that, if you enjoyed the 2003 Richard Linklater picture, School Of Rock, written by Mike White and starring Jack Black, then I encourage you to hurry to the box office at the Winter Garden Theatre while there are still some tickets left for School Of Rock The Musical. Since then I have either avoided and/or hated Cats, Evita, Aspects Of Love, Phantom of the Opera, as well as the unlamented Starlight Express. I loved Jesus Christ Superstar, but hey, that was well over forty years ago. Disclaimer: I should mention at the outset that I am not really much of an Andrew Lloyd Webber fan.
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