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School Of Rock casting?

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#1School Of Rock casting?
Posted: 5/25/15 at 8:20am

Has anyone heard any rumours of casting for School Of Rock? I would have imagined some casting would have been announced so far. I was watching the film last night and was trying to dream cast it in my head but found it pretty difficult. Does anyone know who took part in readings or workshops?

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Kad
#2School Of Rock casting?
Posted: 5/25/15 at 9:55am

I've heard Alex Brightman and Leslie Kritzer were involved as the Jack Black and Sarah Silverman parts.


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disneybroadwayfan22
#2School Of Rock casting?
Posted: 5/25/15 at 9:56am

I saw recently that a kid from Matilda was cast, but I forget which kid

playbill-love
#3School Of Rock casting?
Posted: 5/25/15 at 4:18pm

^ I know that the entire children's ensemble of Matilda auditioned all at once, so it could be really any number of kids who have been in that show, particularly the original ones who are a bit older now.

ILuv2shop531
#4School Of Rock casting?
Posted: 5/25/15 at 11:53pm

I can't help but think Mitch Jarvis would be an amazing choice for the Jack Black role! Anyone else agree?

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seahag2
#5School Of Rock casting?
Posted: 5/26/15 at 12:41am

Georgi James would be perfect for one of the kid roles. She played July in the recent Annie revival and she does rock stuff and can play guitar if I remember correctly!


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CapnHook
#6School Of Rock casting?
Posted: 5/26/15 at 12:57am

As long as it is not Constantine...


"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
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starcatchers
#7School Of Rock casting?
Posted: 5/26/15 at 1:06am

Has anyone heard any rumors about the Joan Cusack role?


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JBroadway
#8School Of Rock casting?
Posted: 5/26/15 at 1:23am

I heard a rumor that Sierra Boggess will play the principal. 


I've always thought that Mitch Jarvis would be perfect as Dewey 

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#9School Of Rock casting?
Posted: 5/26/15 at 1:27am

"I heard a rumor that Sierra Boggess will play the principal. 
I've always thought that Mitch Jarvis would be perfect as Dewey "


 


That's...interesting. I can't say I can picture that.


 


Mitch Jarvis would be a fun Dewey.


 


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#10School Of Rock casting?
Posted: 5/26/15 at 1:30am

"That's...interesting. I can't say I can picture that."


I agree. I can't at all promise that the rumor I heard was accurate, btw. The person I heard it from seemed certain, but I can't promise that they are a reliable source. I hope BWW doesn't see this and make one of those dumb rumor articles like they do sometimes. 

thebeautyis3
#11School Of Rock casting?
Posted: 5/26/15 at 6:33am

I heard a rumor that Sierra Boggess will play the principal. 


I'm not surprised at all.  She's ALW's golden girl.  Knowing his creepy obsession with her, he probably wrote it for her.


I've also heard Alex Brightman's name attached to this.

Updated On: 5/26/15 at 06:33 AM

ILuv2shop531
#12School Of Rock casting?
Posted: 5/26/15 at 9:27am

Alex Brightman does not seem like a Dewey at all. I could see him as more of a Ned, if anything.

Updated On: 5/26/15 at 09:27 AM

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#13School Of Rock casting?
Posted: 5/26/15 at 9:32am

Boggess is not involved in the workshop currently happening.


"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."

neonlightsxo
#14School Of Rock casting?
Posted: 5/26/15 at 9:40am

Jeremy Woodard is involved. He posted a photo of himself and ALW at the piano.

Jonwo
#15School Of Rock casting?
Posted: 5/26/15 at 10:28am

The fact that Alex Brightman is workshopping the role of Dewey does suggest they not going for someone who is a clone of Jack Black.  

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darquegk
#16School Of Rock casting?
Posted: 5/26/15 at 10:48am

I had been hoping for Stephen Lynch.

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matildathemiracle2
#17School Of Rock casting?
Posted: 5/26/15 at 11:17am

Imogen Lloyd Webber has said that the cast is amazing and she is just blown away every time she hears and sees the kids perform. I'm sure the cast will be announced after the Tonys madness dies down so the news isn't overshadowed by the awards.

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whatacharacter
#18School Of Rock casting?
Posted: 5/26/15 at 12:25pm

I know Tally Sessions is working on it!

hi127
#19School Of Rock casting?
Posted: 5/26/15 at 1:13pm

Anyone else see Greg Hildreth in the Jack Black role? 

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disneybroadwayfan22
#20School Of Rock casting?
Posted: 5/29/15 at 11:12am

You were right, Kad!


 


http://www.broadway.com/buzz/180970/alex-brightman-will-headline-andrew-lloyd-webbers-broadway-bound-school-of-rock/

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Kad
#21School Of Rock casting?
Posted: 5/29/15 at 12:35pm

Oh... I know.


"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."

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Call_me_jorge
#22School Of Rock casting?
Posted: 11/3/17 at 5:34pm

I’m so excited for Analisa! https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Theres-a-New-Headmistress-in-Town-Meet-SCHOOL-OF-ROCKs-New-Principal-Analisa-Learning-20171103

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adamgreer
#23School Of Rock casting?
Posted: 11/3/17 at 11:15pm

In typical BWW fashion, the article begins with an announcement of 4 new adult cast members, but then declines to reveal the names of the other 3.