School of Rock

saw SOR last night, it was really excellent, some of the most talented kids you will ever see. The first act was a little inconsistent but the second act was amazing. ITs a great night out.

Such an incredible show! I live in Manhattan and decided to see if there was last minute tickets on a Friday night. Luckily the lady at the window told me they had standing room only tickets (which means you stand in the back of the orchestra section) left for $ 27. I’m in my 20s so this isn’t an issue for me. I happily excepted and my view of the show was fantastic (see photo)! Even though the overhang was in front of me, there was not a moment of the show that I missed or couldn’t see. The talent and music was so upbeat and fun! At the end they had everyone in the audience on their feet. Great great show! Highly recommend! And even better if you can tolerate standing ;)

What a fantastic production! The show was upbeat, exciting, and captivating!
The acting was excellent and the singing was amazing. Also, I thought is was impressive that the children were genuinely playing their instruments live. The writing and composing was done exceptionally well. This was a great family-​friendly musical and I would definitely recommend School of Rock.
There was some light profanity spread throughout the show but it wasn’t excessive. I noticed some other reviews bothered by it, but it was nothing more than a PG show.

Our family of 3 saw the show May 14, 2016 at Winter Garden (between 50^th & 51^st). Me, my husband and 8 yr. old daughter (she’s a huge fan of Broadway Musicals).
We all loved the show: incredible actors, terrific voices, just like the movie, entertaining, funny…
But the language and choice words that were placed sporadically throughout the performance were not needed.
We read the reviews and this show was rated for younger viewers, but we did not enjoy the uncomfortable feeling that came with each bad word. FYI: great show, bad choice of language-​it was not needed, the performance and storyline were great.

The lead in this show was incredible – what a talented actor. I don’t know how he can sweat it out with so much energy and enthusiasm night after night dealing with all those bratty kids attending a pretentious private school. It really takes a special person to do that.
You not only have to be an actor, but a singer, musician, camp counselor, teacher… OMG. It was a great performance he gave. I am in awe.
And the kids really had to have their act together at a very young age to be in this show. They play their own instruments and sing.
Who pumps these kids up? I mean… how do the parents know their kids are right for this stuff? It’s like the parent when they popped out the baby said to themselves, «I don’t care what… little Jane or Johnny is going to be a Broadway actor as soon as they can talk.» How else can it happen?
How come my mom did not drag me down to the theater for an audition? She wanted me to work at the post office? A reliable job with health insurance and pension was her thinking.
And how many parents ignore their kids talents and the kid ends up sitting in front of a computer all day analyzing documents for an hourly wage wishing they were an actor on Broadway?
This stuff just amazes me.
Well, don’t worry yourself with parenting issues right now… just go see the show. You won’t be disappointed. It’s HIGH ENERGY and a lot of fun.
I could see it again! I may?

I have seen dozens of shows on and off broadway and this BY FAR takes the cake! This show was freaking FANTASTIC! Every kid and adult in the theater was rocking to this show. The talent these kids had was EXTRAORDINARY! Seriously blown away. Such a fun, upbeat show that has everyone leaving screaming stick it to the man! If you get a chance to go see this show… GO!!!

This show has to win that Tony. Wow! Every minute is full of energy and talent. The kids are not only Broadway stars they also play their instruments LIVE! Def. made it to the top 3 musicals in my list of over 15. Could see it again tomorrow. A true ode to the music inside all of us. Rock on and stick it to the man!

Super excellent, talented cast! The kids really play their instruments and they are amazing! The show is nonstop excitement filled with humor and another classic Soundheim success. Easy to follow and keeps you wanting more. The only negative was that the theater usher were a bit rude. They allowed late arrivals and were disruptive for at keadt 20 minutes of the beginning of the performance. I mean i actually missed the part where he decides to take the job as a teacher pretending to be his roommate and stealing his identity.

So much fun
The understudy played Dewey and was spot on
The kids were superb
I will go again and take my daughter

To date, I’ve watched more than 50 broadway productions, and School of Rock would without a doubt rank among my favorites.
This show had it all — the upbeat music, superb acting, a plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Your emotions going crazy from being excited, to sad, to being touched deep in your heart.
As a music school student, I appreciated that the production brought to life how important music really is to the world: music helps connect people, and gives you a voice.
The best part of the show hands down is the children. They are talented — they can act, sing, dance, and rock like there’s no tomorrow. So many great songs!
I’m not sure how often they do this, but Stevie Nicks (aka Queen of Rock and Roll) showed up at the end and performed with some of the band members. She was AMAZING. The crowd went wild!
If you’re debating watching the show, go. You won’t regret it.

I love this show! The kids are amazing and the lead channels Jack Black so well!!! Really great theater. And people, I paid 15 $ for a cocktails. In a souvenir cup. I never do that but lord it was strong.

Back in the Big Apple! This time we saw School of Rock on Broadway and it was outstanding! The performers were totally in character and consistent with their counterparts in the original screenplay which featured Jack Black as Dewey Finn.
The individual and group performances were lively and anyone attending the event would have appreciated the musicianship demonstrated by the young performers. At times I felt like I was attending a real rock show considering the lights and powerful music.
Oops, the stage show was interrupted twice by prop issues which delayed the show 45 minutes or so, but it was a minor distraction considering the great performance.
I walked away feeling nostalgic and remembering my own youth when MTV emerged and I had begged my parents to buy me an electric guitar. People appreciating stage performances must see this show!

This broadway show does a wonderful, upbeat, family-​friendly adaptation from the movie. Andrew Lloyd Webber did a fantastic job. For anyone that is familiar with the movie, it’s basically about a wannabe rock star that unexpectedly takes up a teaching role in order to fulfill his dreams in the Battle of the Bands. The lead Alex Brightman does a phenomenal job at embodying not only the persona but the physical mannerisms of Jack Black. He keeps the audience engaged and is a source of constant high energy which is tough!
In the beginning it is prefaced that each kid in the play is playing their own respective instruments 100% of the time. As I watched the play, I was incredibly impressed at the talent these young actors/​actresses have. The young man (it was his birthday that night) Brandon was amazing. He has a very promising career if not in acting, then guitar playing. Every kid was great.
The show is fun, lively and keeps the audience engaged. It’s a great show for adults and kids alike. Even if you haven’t seen the movie, you’ll enjoy it. Highly recommend going!

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock at the Winter Garden Theater is electric! Adapted from the popular Richard Linklater movie of 2003 starring Jack Black who played Dewy Finn. Dewy is a wannabe rock musician who takes over his best friends identity as a teacher and transforms a group of private school children into a Rock band to find their inner creative soul. I loved the movie so I equally enjoyed this fantastic performance. The cast was amazingly engaging and energetic. All instruments were played by the children, which showed incredible talent. Dewy didn’t realize the talent he fell into with his class but during one of the best songs in the show You’re In the Band, he shortly realized. Brandon Niederauer who plays Zach the electric guitarist is truly a guitar whiz.
Now this is a show to take the kids to, unlike Matilda. Lots of kids in the audience and the house was full rocking. We sat in the last row of the orchestra and would have preferred mid or mezz. If you are bringing kids with you I suggest a closer seat. They do provide booster chairs to sit on. We paid $ 69 for our tickets going directly to the box office to purchase.

Amazing! Such talented kids! And the actor playing Dooey was just as great as Jack Black. Casting was spot on for all the characters at that. Had amazing seats (originally $ 196 I paid $ 76) by buying near time squares ticket center before the show.

5 stars, hands down! We took 20 middle school kids and their parents while on a school field trip to NYC and we ALL loved it! The theater was great. The kid actors killed it! And «Finn» was incredible.
Great, lightweight, entertaining musical!
Would highly recommend it for a fun night out!

I’m a big fan of the movie so when I heard it was being turned into a musical i know I had to go see it, and boy am I glad I did!
The cast is extremely talented, the sets are beautiful, and overall it’s just a really great time for all ages! Be prepared to have the songs stuck in your head after you see it.

We took our daughter to see this since we were big fans of the movie. Well, it certainly exceeded my expectations. The seats were comfortable. The music was great, storyline was similar to the movie and needed to be, they even adjusted what they were doing to the current date to be relevant. The cast was fantastic. The kids played their instruments and sang all their parts and were amazing!!! The guitarist who played Zack was better than I could have imagined. All of the kids definitely were great. The lighting, costumes etc., were spot on too. This is a must see even if you didn’t see the movie, but if you did you will love it! Highly recommend

Amazing show. The kids playing in band will blow you away. Many families with kids at the show. Show is playing to full houses. Plan on 2 and a half hours of good music and walk out very happy after the show.

My head is still exploding from the high decibel level of the band but the show was fab! I would have liked to hear the words of the songs above the instruments but hey maybe I’m just sounding too old. The lead male «Dewey» was in every scene and just a joy to watch. The kids were so very talented. Audience was up on their feet as if you were at a real rock concert. A not to be missed event — haven’t had this much fun at a musical in a long time!