School of Rock

School of Rock
National Tour
Buell Theater
Denver, CO 
May 29 - June 10, 2018

The movie School of Rock wasn’t the most obvious choice to become a musical, especially on written by superstar composer Andrew Lloyd Webber. But that is the journey this show took.

The show was exactly what audiences wanted. The music was not-too-heavy rock and roll. The story was fun and inspiring. The script was funny and the pace was quick and the characters were relatable.
The cast carried the show. It was often difficult to understand the lyrics when Dewey was singing, but his portrayal of the character was spot on. The children’s performances were also very enjoyable, particularly the know-it-all Summer. The announcement before the show that the children actually play the instruments during the performance only increased the appreciation of their performance
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The songs are not reminiscent of past Andrew Lloyd Webber scores. However, there are two soaring ballads that he is known for: “Where Did the Rock Go?” and “If Only You Would Listen.” Other songs like “You’re In the Band” and “Stick It to the Man” are very different than what we would expect.

The set for the show seemed simple. Most only took up a portion of the stage giving them an intimate feel. The technology used made each scene flow seamlessly into the next.

The show was a real crowd pleaser. It was the perfect show to introduce children to live theatre, especially teens and tweens.