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School of Rock: The Musical (2015): Cast & Plot

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School of Rock: The Musical is a 2015 music film directed by Laurence Connor, starring Alex Brightman as Dewey Finn, Spencer Moses and Mamie Paris. It runs 2 hours 15 minutes.

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School of Rock: The Musical (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 15m (135 min)
Director
Laurence Connor
Genre
Music
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is School of Rock: The Musical About?

The premise of School of Rock: The Musical without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Dewey Finn, a struggling rock musician, finds himself posing as a substitute teacher at a highly competitive prep school. Recognizing the musical abilities of his students, he forms a rock band with them. Dewey aims to win the Battle of the Bands competition, while also inspiring his students to embrace their passions and find their own voices.

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Cast & crew

School of Rock: The Musical Cast & Characters

Alex Brightman leads the cast as Dewey Finn, with Spencer Moses as Ned Schneebly and Mamie Paris as Patty di Marco. Directed by Laurence Connor; 12 actors are credited in all.

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One more film directed by Laurence Connor: The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall.

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Plot

School of Rock: The Musical Plot Summary

What happens in School of Rock: The Musical from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The story follows Dewey Finn, a struggling rock guitarist who is kicked out of his band, No Vacancy, for his disruptive behavior. Facing financial ruin and pressure from his friend Ned Schneebly and Ned’s domineering girlfriend Patty di Marco, Dewey finds himself in a desperate situation. When an opportunity arises for a substitute teacher position at the prestigious Horace Green School, Dewey impulsively pretends to be Ned to secure the job.

Full summary

The whole story of School of Rock: The Musical, scene by scene

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School of Rock: The Musical Trailers & Videos

The trailer of School of Rock: The Musical.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know School of Rock: The Musical?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Why is Dewey Finn kicked out of his band, No Vacancy?

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FAQ

School of Rock: The Musical FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of School of Rock: The Musical, each answered in a sentence.

How long is School of Rock: The Musical?

School of Rock: The Musical runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).

When was School of Rock: The Musical released?

School of Rock: The Musical was released on December 9, 2015.

Who directed School of Rock: The Musical?

School of Rock: The Musical was directed by Laurence Connor.

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Who is in the cast of School of Rock: The Musical?

School of Rock: The Musical stars Alex Brightman as Dewey Finn, Spencer Moses as Ned Schneebly and Mamie Paris as Patty di Marco, among 12 credited actors.

Does School of Rock: The Musical have a post-credit scene?

No. School of Rock: The Musical has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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