School of Rock: Musical synopsis

School of Rock Synopsis - Broadway musical

After guitarist Dewey was kicked out of a rock band, he introduced himself with the name of his friend, so with such a fraud being employed at a school. Such actions a young man was forced to do to pay the rent of the room he hired from a friend, and his passion. Ned & Patty gave him 30 days to find the money. The director did not notice the substitution, and Dewey started teaching. Suffering from a hangover and hunger, he tried to send someone from a student for a sandwich. But then he learned that the children are not allowed to leave school during classes. The exhausted false teacher slept through all the lessons in a row, and his students entertained themselves. Back at the apartment of a friend, Dewey tried to draw Ned to the creation of a new rock band. The appearance of Patty swayed all the plans of friends. the dramatic part of the production.

In the morning, the young man learned that his students knew how to play musical instruments. Dewey told the children about the creation of a school rock band. He distributed instruments among the students, appointed a manager, and announced that they would participate in the upcoming competition. Then Dewey gave the students home CDs with the classics of rock. Trying to share the news with their parents about creating a band, the children met indifference and incomprehension. They realized that they hadn’t heard and decided to convey to the world their feelings. In the morning, the children came up with a name for the band – a team became known as ‘School of Rock’. Dewey wrote a song on the run together with his students that they had to perform at the competition. Teachers negatively perceived such an unusual fellow. According to them, the children began to behave worse after communicating with a new teacher.

After school, Dewey slipped out of the school with the students – they had to pass the audition to participate in the competition. But suddenly it turned out that the casting was completed. The manager of the band ‘Summer’ talked with the organizers of the contest, and they were allowed to participate. Then Dewey learned that the girl spoke about the deadly disease, of which children allegedly suffered. Soon, was expected visit to the school by parents was expected, so the teacher had to work diligently with the children. Suddenly, Dewey learned that director Rosalie was a secret admirer of rock n ' roll. The teacher was in shock, but he was more alarmed about the evening for parents – he had to prepare a presentation with the children. In addition, the event took place during the competition of rock bands. Trying to figure out how to combine these events, Dewey chose a soloist to ‘School of Rock’. Soon, the young man was able to win the support of the director – Rosalie promised to help with carrying out the evening for parents and with participation in the competition.

After receiving a check payment for the work, Ned learned that his friend had appropriated his name and position. Dewey was able to convince the other not to report it to the Director and Patty. Soon, one of the students wrote a song. Dewey was impressed by his talent. During rehearsals of the band, parents accidentally entered the room. They rebelled, seeing that their children were not learning, but Dewey was able to show the positive side to adults of such communication between students. Suddenly, in the class appeared Ned and Patty. Women exposed Dewey, telling the director and parents that he was not a real teacher. A frustrated guitarist left the school. But children still decided to take part in the competition. With the help of the director, they were able to go to Dewey and convince him that everything wasn’t lost yet.

Upon arrival at the competition, the students began to prepare for the performance. Soon, their parents were there, but adults were not allowed backstage. Wearing costumes made on the basis of school uniforms, the students sang a song about their classmates. After that, parents were able to understand the feelings of their children. Despite the fact that another band was announced as the winner, all were satisfied with the performance of the school community. Suddenly, the hall began to call ‘School of Rock’ for an encore. The director was no longer able to hide her love for rock. Rosalie decided that school needed discipline on this subject, and Dewey must teach it.
Last Update:July, 23rd 2025