Wannabe rock star Dewey Finn has been kicked out of his own band and makes a desperate attempt to be a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. Clearly unqualified to teach, Dewey dreams of turning his classically trained, straight-A students into guitar-shredding rockers who can win the Battle of the Bands. Can they do it? This talented cast of young performers (and adults!) will play and sing you the answer live on stage.
Tony Awards and Nominations for School of Rock
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Best Musical |
Ages: The Playhouse does not rate subject matter as sensitivities vary from person to person.
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Red Riding Hood
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Legally Blonde
Des Moines Playhouse (7/10 - 7/26) | |
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The Mousetrap
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Black Jacket Symphony: Pink Floyd’s The Wall at Orpheum Theatre
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Hadestown (Non-Equity)
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