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School of Rock
Feb. 20th, 2020 10:08 pmJust saw the musical of School of Rock at the Capitol Theatre. I haven't seen the movie, so it was all new to me. Then again, a story about a selfish guy, who has to take on teaching a bunch of kids, has a fairly predictable ending. (Though as with sports movies, even though the plot is predictable, it's so common because it's so satisfying.)
Before the show, there was a recorded message from Andrew Lloyd Webber, saying, "Many people ask, 'Do the kids play their own instruments?' The answer is, 'Yes.'"
The kids were amazing. Not only did they play the instruments in the band with verve, they sang, they danced, and they acted their socks off. There were about a dozen of them, so young and so talented. Apparently there are three casts that rotate performances throughout the week.
I'm not a huge fan of the typical Jack Black character - loud and obnoxious - but he had a good character arc. Brent Hill (as Dewey Finn) did an impressive job, carrying the bulk of the scenes, and throwing himself into the role with frenetic energy. Amy Lehpamer (as Rosalie Mullins) was also great, with a stunning voice in the songs she performed.
My favourite songs were "You're in the Band", "If Only You Would Listen", and "Where Did the Rock Go?" Plus Tomika's a capella solo of "Amazing Grace". Gets me every time.
Before the show, there was a recorded message from Andrew Lloyd Webber, saying, "Many people ask, 'Do the kids play their own instruments?' The answer is, 'Yes.'"
The kids were amazing. Not only did they play the instruments in the band with verve, they sang, they danced, and they acted their socks off. There were about a dozen of them, so young and so talented. Apparently there are three casts that rotate performances throughout the week.
I'm not a huge fan of the typical Jack Black character - loud and obnoxious - but he had a good character arc. Brent Hill (as Dewey Finn) did an impressive job, carrying the bulk of the scenes, and throwing himself into the role with frenetic energy. Amy Lehpamer (as Rosalie Mullins) was also great, with a stunning voice in the songs she performed.
My favourite songs were "You're in the Band", "If Only You Would Listen", and "Where Did the Rock Go?" Plus Tomika's a capella solo of "Amazing Grace". Gets me every time.
