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Article by Elena Ferrarin
Communications Coordinator
Northbrook Park District
Get ready for a rollicking, high-octane good time this weekend with Northbrook Community Theatre’s production of “School of Rock.”
The musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber is based on the 2003 movie starring Jack Black, which broke the record for music-themed comedies at the time by grossing nearly $20 million at opening.
The main character is Dewey Finn, a failed wannabe rock star who gets kicked out of his rock band and poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There, he makes jaws drop by turning a class of academically-focused pupils into an amazing guitar-shredding rock band.
Five performances featuring a cast of 31 actors between the ages of 9 and 60-plus will take place between May 15 and May 18 at the Northbrook Theatre, a program of the Northbrook Park District.
The park district is thrilled that its community theater musical programming — which this year celebrates its 10th anniversary — continues to elicit enthusiasm among the community, said Performing Arts Supervisor Melody DeRogatis.
About the upcoming show, DeRogatis said, “Music belongs everywhere and to everybody —everyone deserves the chance to rock! At its heart, ‘School of Rock’ is about self-acceptance and celebrating the people around you for exactly who they are. I hope everyone comes to our show to celebrate their authentic selves and rock out with us!”
Performances are at 7 p.m. May 15; 7 p.m. May 16; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. May 17; and 2 p.m. May 18. Tickets are $27.
Northbrook Theatre is located inside the Northbrook Park District’s Leisure Center, 3323 Walters Ave., Northbrook. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit nbparks.org/theatre.
Northbrook Community Theatre is one of three companies under the umbrella of Northbrook Theatre, along with Northbrook Theatre Youth Company and Northbrook Theatre for Young Audiences.