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Synopsis

Based on the hit 2003 film, School of Rock follows Dewey Finn, a failed wannabe rock star who is down on his luck. After Dewey is kicked out of his band, and threatened with eviction, his fortunes take a turn for the better when he intercepts a phone call meant for his flatmate, Ned Schneebly. He quickly decides to make a bit of cash and pose as Ned to take up a supply teaching post at Horace Green, a prestigious prep school. He is horrified to discover that his straight-laced and straight-A students haven’t a clue about rock and roll, and he makes it his mission to educate them. Dewey realizes they are a talented bunch and he decides to mold them into a rock band and enter the upcoming Battle of the Bands competition. However, he needs to do all of this away from the prying eyes of the school’s principal, Rosalie Mullins. Along the way, Dewey finds romance, self-worth, a proper job, and, most importantly, he teaches the children and their parents the beauty of rock!

Show Information

Lyrics
Glenn Slater
Based on the Play/Book/Film
School of Rock (2003 film)
Category
Musical
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
2015
Genres
Comedy
Settings
Contemporary, Multiple Settings
Time & Place
Horace Green School, America, Present Day
Cast Size
large
Orchestra Size
Rock Combo
Dancing
Musical Staging
Ideal For
High School, Professional Theatre, Star Vehicle Male, Mostly Female Cast, Includes Adult, Child, Early Teen Characters, Large Cast

Context

Plot

Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Dewey Finn

Lead

Male

Tenor

Rosalie Mullins

Supporting

Female

Soprano

Ned Schneebly

Supporting

Male

Baritone

Zach

Supporting

Male

Tomika

Supporting

Female

Soprano

Lawrence

Supporting

Male

Mason

Supporting

Male

Billy

Supporting

Male

Patty Di Marco

Supporting

Female

Mezzo-Soprano

Summer

Supporting

Female

Mezzo-Soprano

Freddy

Supporting

Male

Katie

Featured

Female

Shonelle

Featured

Female

James

Featured

Male

Sophie

Featured

Female

Madison

Featured

Female

Marcy

Featured

Female

Ensemble

Ensemble

Either Gender

Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, Bass, Bass-Baritone

Songs

Act One

“I’m Too Hot for You” – No Vacancy and Dewey

When I Climb to the Top of Mount Rock” – Dewey

“Horace Green Alma Mater” – Rosalie, students and teachers

Here at Horace Green” – Rosalie

“Variation 7” – Dewey and Ned

“Children of Rock” – Dewey and Ned

“Mount Rock (Reprise)” – Patty

“Queen of the Night” – Rosalie, Dewey

“You’re in the Band” – Dewey and students

“You’re in the Band (Reprise)” – Dewey and students

“If Only You Would Listen” – Students

“In the End of Time (A Cappella Version)” – Dewey

“Faculty Quadrille” – Teachers

“In the End of Time (Band Practice)” – Dewey and students

Stick It to the Man” – Dewey and students

“In the End of Time (The Audition)” – Dewey and students

“Stick It to the Man (Reprise)” – Dewey and students

Act Two

“Time to Play” – Summer and students

“Amazing Grace” – Tomika

“Math Is a Wonderful Thing” – Dewey and students

Where Did the Rock Go?” – Rosalie

“School of Rock (Band Practice)” – Dewey and students

“Dewey’s Confession” – Dewey, Rosalie, Patty, Ned and Parents

“If Only You Would Listen (Reprise)” – Tomika and Other Students

“I’m Too Hot for You (Reprise)” – No Vacancy

“School of Rock” – Dewey and students

“Stick It to the Man (Encore)” – Dewey and students

“Finale” – Full Company

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Guide Written By:

Alexandra Appleton

Alexandra Appleton

Writer, editor and theatre researcher