School of Rock: Musical cast

School of Rock cast

Original Leading Cast (2015 Broadway Premiere).

Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lyrics by Glenn Slater, Book by Julian Fellowes.

• Alex Brightman as Dewey Finn
• Sierra Boggess as Rosalie Mullins
• Spencer Moses as Ned Schneebly
• Mamie Parris as Patty Di Marco

• Taylor Caldwell as Shonelle
• Evie Dolan as Katie
• Jersey Sullivan as James
• Shahadi Wright Joseph as Madison
• Carly Gendell as Marcy
• Ethan Khusidman as Mason
• Bobbi MacKenzie as Tomika
• Dante Melucci as Freddy
• Brandon Niederauer as Zack
• Luca Padovan as Billy
• Jared Parker as Lawrence
• Isabella Russo as Summer
• Corinne Wilson as Sophie

Key Broadway Replacements & Alternates.

• Jenn Gambatese stepped into Principal Rosalie Mullins on Broadway from August 9, 2016.
• Justin Collette and Conner John Gillooly alternated as Dewey in 2017—Collette leading and Gillooly covering matinees.

West End Dewey – Olivier-Nominated.

British-Irish actor David Fynn assumed Dewey in October 2016 at the New London Theatre, earning an Olivier nomination in 2017.

Welsh actor Craig Gallivan succeeded him in 2018 and held the role through the show’s original West End run.

Current Regional & Touring Productions (Summer 2025).

• Kansas City Starlight Theatre: Jonathan Timpanelli as Dewey, Lauren Braton as Rosalie.
• Owosso, Michigan (Lebowsky Center): James Cech as Dewey, James Curtis as Ned, Claire Ladaga as Rosalie. Students include Aria Law (Summer) and Elijah Syrylo (Billy).
• San Antonio Broadway Theatre: Tanner Berry (Dewey), Alexis Semevolos Velazquez (Rosalie), Jack Ducat (Ned), Alexandra Shepherd (Patty). Youth cast of 14 musicians.
• Kent State Porthouse Theatre (July 18 – Aug 3, 2025): Directed by Terri J. Kent, lead cast details TBA.

Ensemble & Professional Tour Updates.

The North American national tour introduced adult ensemble members including Matt Caplan, Alison Cusano, Brian Golub, Lizzie Klemperer, JP Qualters, and Khalifa White.

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