School of Rock#Death of Kevin Clark

Rock band No Vacancy performs at a nightclub three weeks before auditioning for the Battle of the Bands. Guitarist Dewey Finn creates on-stage antics, including an unsuccessful stage dive that abruptly ends the performance. The next morning, Dewey's roommate Ned Schneebly and Ned's domineering girlfriend Patty Di Marco warn Dewey that they will evict him if he fails to pay his overdue share of the rent soon. At a rehearsal session, Dewey is informed that he has been fired from No Vacancy and replaced by another guitarist, Spider. While trying to sell some of his equipment, Dewey answers a phone call from Rosalie Mullins, the principal of the Horace Green prep school, inquiring for Ned about a short-term position as a substitute teacher. Desperate for money, Dewey impersonates Ned and is hired. On his first day at the school, Dewey, who does not know how to spell "Schneebly", adopts the name "Mr. S". His erratic behavior confounds the students.

After observing the students' talent in music class, Dewey devises a plan to form a new band to audition for Battle of the Bands. He casts Zack Mooneyham as lead guitarist, Freddy Jones as drummer, cello player Katie as bassist, pianist Lawrence as keyboardist, and himself as lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist. He assigns the rest of the class to various roles of co-lead and backup singers, groupies and roadies, with overachiever Summer Hathaway as band manager. The project takes over normal lessons, but helps the students embrace their talents and overcome their insecurities, as well as realize that rock and roll can help them stand up for themselves. Dewey reassures Lawrence, who is worried about not being cool enough for the band; Zack, whose overbearing father disapproves of rock music; and Tomika, an overweight girl who is too self-conscious to audition for co-lead and backup singer despite having a powerful voice. "Groupies" Michelle and Eleni, with Summer's approval, name the band "The School of Rock".

Dewey sneaks the key band members out of school for the audition while the rest of the class stay behind to maintain cover. Despite the bill being full, the band is accepted after Summer tricks the staff into thinking that the kids are terminally ill. The next day, Rosalie decides to check on Dewey's teaching progress, forcing him to attempt to teach the students actual academic material (using his guitar as a teaching aid). The day before Battle of the Bands, Ned receives a paycheck from the school via mail and realizes that Dewey impersonated him. During a parents' meeting at the school, the parents of the students question Dewey's teaching methods. Ned, Patty and the police later arrive and confront him. When Rosalie appears, Dewey reveals his true identity and admits he is not a licensed teacher before fleeing. At home, a disappointed Ned reluctantly tells Dewey that he should move out.

The next day, the parents angrily confront Rosalie at her office. Not wanting their hard work to go to waste, the kids sneak out of the school and direct a bus to take them to pick up Dewey. They drive to the competition, while back at the school, the new substitute discovers the kids are missing. Rosalie and the parents race to the competition. Meanwhile, Ned stands up to Patty, walks out on her, and goes to Battle of the Bands. Backstage, Dewey proposes that they play a song Zack had written earlier. Immediately following No Vacancy, School of Rock plays Zack's song and wins over the crowd. Although No Vacancy is declared the winner, the School of Rock is praised by the audience, who call for an encore. Though initially upset at the deception, the parents admit to being impressed by the kids' talent, confidence, and collaboration on stage, with Rosalie even becoming ecstatic.

Some time later, an after-school program known as the School of Rock opens and Summer has obtained many offers for shows and record deals from the band. Dewey now has his own residence and works as a music coach for the students, while Ned, having rediscovered his passion for rock music, teaches beginner students.

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• Jack Black as Dewey Finn (lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitar), an energetic, down-on-his-luck guitarist slacker who becomes a substitute teacher.
• Joan Cusack as Rosalie "Roz" Mullins, the overworked principal of the Horace Green prep school who secretly loves rock music.
• Mike White as Ned Schneebly, Dewey's responsible but submissive roommate and best friend, who formerly dreamed of being a rock star, but gave up.
• Sarah Silverman as Patty Di Marco, Ned's domineering girlfriend, who strongly dislikes Dewey and constantly tries to convince Ned to kick him out of the apartment.
• Miranda Cosgrove as Summer "Tinker Bell" Hathaway (band manager), the class factotum
• Joey Gaydos Jr. as Zack "Zack-Attack" Mooneyham (lead guitar)
• Kevin Clark as Freddy "Spazzy McGee" Jones (drums)
• Rivkah Reyes{{efn|name=Reyes|Credited as Rebecca Brown; School of Rock was released before Reyes came out as non-binary and changed their name.{{cite tweet|user=rivkahreyes|last=reyes|first=rivkah|title=hi. I'm the artist FKA becca brown. I'm trying on a more affirming name. first name rivkah, last name reyes. I feel this name is more in line with my fluidity and my desire to honor my ancestry.|number=1294774793875537920|access-date=June 13, 2021}}{{cite web|last=Bufa|first=Dan|title=From 'School of Rock' bliss to bullying to rebirth: Rivkah Reyes talks child star horror show|url=https://stljewishlight.org/arts-entertainment/from-school-of-rock-bliss-to-bullying-to-rebirth-rivkah-reyes-talks-child-star-horror-show/|date=March 5, 2021|website=St. Louis Jewish Light|access-date=June 13, 2021}}}} as Katie "Posh Spice" (bass)
• Robert Tsai as Lawrence "Mr. Cool" (keyboards)
• Maryam Hassan as Tomika "Turkey Sub" (lead and backing vocals)
• Aleisha Allen as Alicia "Brace Face" (lead and backing vocals)
• Caitlin Hale as Marta "Blondie" (lead and backing vocals)
• Brian Falduto as Billy "Fancy Pants" (band stylist)
• Z Infante{{efn|name=Infante|Credited as Zachary Infante; School of Rock was released before Infante came out as non-binary and changed their name.{{cite web|title=Equity in Education: Jessica Jernigan and Z Infante|url=https://radiokingston.org/en/broadcast/no-one-like/episodes/equity-in-education-jessica-jernigan-and-z-infante|date=October 5, 2020|website=Radio Kingston|access-date=June 13, 2021}}}} as Gordon "Roadrunner" (lighting designer)
• James Hosey as Marco "Carrot Top" (special effects technician)
• Angelo Massagli as Frankie "Tough Guy" (security)
• Cole Hawkins as Leonard "Short Stop" (security)
• Jordan-Claire Green as Michelle (groupie)
• Veronica Afflerbach as Eleni (groupie)
• Adam Pascal as Theo (lead vocals, rhythm guitar)
• Lucas Babin as Spider (lead guitar)
• Lucas Papaelias as Neil (bass, backing vocals)
• Chris Stack as Doug (drums)
• Frank Whaley as Battle of the Bands director (uncredited)

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Screenwriter Mike White's concept for the film was inspired by The Langley Schools Music Project.[http://www.jimdero.com/News2003/Sept28SchoolofRock.htm High Fidelity: Jack Black stays true to his 'School,'] Jim DeRogatis, September 28, 2003{{cite magazine | url=https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/school-of-rock-anniversary-oral-history-jack-black-1234822127/ | title=One Great Rock Movie Can Change the World: An Oral History of 'School of Rock' | magazine=Rolling Stone | date=September 28, 2023 }} Jack Black once witnessed a stage dive gone wrong involving Ian Astbury of rock band The Cult, which made its way into the film.{{cite web |url=http://www.indielondon.co.uk/film/school_of_rock_blackQ&A.html |title=Jack Black Interview, indielondon, Q and A |work=IndieLondon.co.uk |access-date=February 22, 2014}} Filming began on December 2, 2002. Many scenes from the movie were shot around the New York City area. The school portrayed in School of Rock is actually Main Hall at Wagner College in Staten Island.{{cite news |title=Wagner College to celebrate 125th anniversary |last=Balsamini |first=Dean |url=http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2008/09/wagner_college_to_celebrate_12.html |newspaper=Staten Island Advance |date=September 7, 2008 |access-date=December 9, 2009}} In the DVD commentary, the kids say that all of the hallway scenes were shot in one hallway. One of the theaters used in many of the shots was at Union County Performing Arts Center located in Rahway, New Jersey.

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The eponymous album was released on September 30, 2003. Sammy James Jr. of the band The Mooney Suzuki penned the title track with screenwriter Mike White, and the band backed up Jack Black and the child musicians on the soundtrack recording of the song. The film's director, Richard Linklater, scouted the country for talented 13-year-old musicians to play the rock and roll music featured on the soundtrack and in the film.

The soundtrack includes "Immigrant Song" by Led Zeppelin, a band that has a very long history of denying permission for use of their songs in film and television. Linklater came up with the idea to shoot a video on the stage used at the film's ending, in which Jack Black begs the band for permission with the crowd extras cheering and chanting behind him. The video was sent directly to the living members of Led Zeppelin (Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and John Paul Jones), who granted permission for the song.{{cite web|url= http://www.lawrence.com/news/2003/oct/02/black_diamond/|title= Black diamond: Jack Black hits all the right notes in 'School of Rock'|last=Niccum|first=Jon|work=Lawrence Journal-World|date=October 2, 2003|access-date=August 12, 2020}} The video is included on the DVD and Blu-ray.

1. "For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)" by AC/DC (Dewey uses the lyrics in a speech to the class)
2. "Fighter" by No Vacancy*
3. "Stay Free" by The Clash
4. "Touch Me" by The Doors (Dewey sings this to Lawrence, who plays the keyboard part)*
5. "Do You Remember Rock 'n' Roll Radio?" Ramones cover by Kiss
6. "Sunshine of Your Love" by Cream*
7. "Back in Black" by AC/DC
8. Guitar riffs Dewey plays to Zack:
9. "Iron Man" by Black Sabbath
10. "Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple
11. "Highway to Hell" by AC/DC
12. "Substitute" by The Who*
13. "The Greatest Love of All" by George Benson (Dewey mentions the lyrics as his reason for no testing)
14. "Roadrunner" by The Modern Lovers
15. "My Brain Is Hanging Upside Down (Bonzo Goes to Bitburg)" by Ramones*
16. "The Wait (Killing Joke cover)" by Metallica
17. "In the Ancient Times" by School of Rock
18. "Sad Wings" by Brand New Sin
19. "Mouthful of Love" by Young Heart Attack
20. "Black Shuck" by The Darkness (on the CD soundtrack release this is switched to another Darkness track "Growing On Me" due to the amount of foul language in "Black Shuck".)
21. "Immigrant Song" by Led Zeppelin*
22. "Math Is a Wonderful Thing" by Jack Black and Mike White*
23. "Set You Free" by The Black Keys*
24. "Edge of Seventeen" by Stevie Nicks*
25. "Ballrooms of Mars" by T. Rex*
26. "Moonage Daydream" by David Bowie
27. "TV Eye" by Wylde Ratttz*
28. "Ride into the Sun" by The Velvet Underground
29. "Heal Me, I'm Heartsick" by No Vacancy*
30. "School of Rock" by School of Rock*
31. "It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll) (AC/DC cover)" by School of Rock* (featuring The Mooney Suzuki)

* Featured on the Soundtrack album

School of Rock opened at #1 with a weekend gross of $19,622,714 from 2,614 theaters for an average of $7,507 per venue.{{cite news|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2003-oct-06-et-munoz6-story.html|title='School of Rock' opens with honors|work=Los Angeles Times | first=Lorenza|last=Munoz|date=October 6, 2003}} In its second weekend, the film declined just 21 percent, earning another $15,487,832 after expanding to 2,929 theaters, averaging $5,288 per venue and bringing the ten-day gross to $39,671,396. In its third weekend, it dropped only 28 percent, making another $11,006,233 after expanding once again to 2,951 theaters, averaging $3,730 per venue, and bringing the 17-day gross to $54,898,025. It spent a total of six weeks among the Top 10 films and eventually grossed $81,261,177 in the United States and Canada and another $50,021,772 in international territories for a total gross of $131,282,949 worldwide, almost four times its budget of $35 million. This made School of Rock the highest-grossing music-themed comedy of all time, until it was overtaken in 2015 by Pitch Perfect 2.

School of Rock received an approval rating of 92% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 202 reviews with an average rating of 7.7/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Black's exuberant, gleeful performance turns School of Rock into a hilarious, rocking good time."{{cite web |title=School of Rock (2003) |work=Rotten Tomatoes |publisher=Fandango |url=https://rottentomatoes.com/m/school_of_rock |access-date=November 3, 2023}} On Metacritic, the film has a score of 82 out of 100, based on 41 critics, indicating "universal acclaim".{{cite web |title=School of Rock (2003) |url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/school-of-rock/ |access-date=August 31, 2013 |work=Metacritic |publisher=CBS Interactive}}

Rating the film 3.5 stars out of 4, Roger Ebert wrote that School of Rock "proves you can make a family film that's alive and well acted and smart and perceptive and funny—and that rocks."{{Cite web|last=Ebert|first=Roger|title=School of Rock movie review & film summary (2003) {{!}} Roger Ebert|url=https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/school-of-rock-2003|access-date=2021-05-27|website=www.rogerebert.com/|language=en}}

In 2024, Looper ranked it number 41 on its list of the "50 Best PG-13 Movies of All Time," writing "As a feel-good movie for the whole family, its powerful messaging of championing creativity, self-expression, and the pursuit of passion leaves viewers of all ages with a sense of joy and optimism after every viewing."{{cite web | url=https://www.looper.com/806086/best-pg-13-movies-of-all-time-ranked/ | title=50 Best PG-13 Movies Of All Time Ranked | website=Looper | date=October 14, 2024 }}

The film was nominated for several awards, including Black receiving a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor – Comedy or Musical (which he lost to Bill Murray for Lost in Translation), and winning an MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance. In 2004, the film won Best Comedy Film at the British Comedy Awards.{{Cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/event/ev0000126/2004/1/|title=British Comedy Awards (2004)|website=IMDb}}

In 2008, Jack Black said that a sequel was being considered.{{cite web|url=http://www.adfero.co.uk/news/entertainment/film/jack-black-return-class-school-rock-sequel-$1231533.htm|title=Jack Black to return to class for School of Rock sequel|date=July 14, 2008|work=Adfero.co.uk|access-date=July 15, 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110903075349/http://www.adfero.co.uk/news/entertainment/film/jack-black-return-class-school-rock-sequel-$1231533.htm|archive-date=September 3, 2011|df=mdy-all}} It was later reported that director Richard Linklater and producer Scott Rudin would return.{{cite news|url=https://variety.com/2008/film/features/paramount-goes-back-to-school-1117988875/|title=Paramount goes back to School|last=Siegel|first=Tatiana|work=Variety|access-date=July 15, 2008|date=July 13, 2008}} Mike White was returning as screenwriter for the sequel, titled School of Rock 2: America Rocks, which picks up with Finn leading a group of summer school students on a cross-country field trip that delves into the history of rock 'n' roll.{{cite web|url=https://cinemablend.com/new/Jack-Black-Set-For-School-Of-Rock-2-9507.html|title=Jack Black Set for School of Rock 2|last=Tyler|first=Josh|date=July 14, 2008|work=CinemaBlend.com|access-date=July 15, 2008|archive-date=October 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201022065524/https://www.cinemablend.com/new/Jack-Black-Set-For-School-Of-Rock-2-9507.html|url-status=dead}} In 2012, Black stated that he believed the sequel was unlikely, saying, "I tried really hard to get all the pieces together. I wouldn't want to do it without the original writer and director, and we never all got together and saw eye-to-eye on what the script would be. It was not meant to be, unfortunately," but added, "never say never".{{cite web |url=http://www.hollywood.com/news/brief/41535771/jack-black-planning-school-of-rock-reunion?page=all |title=JACK BLACK PLANNING SCHOOL OF ROCK REUNION |work=Hollywood.com |date=October 3, 2012 |access-date=August 31, 2013}} Consequently to the latter statement, in 2023, Black revealed during an interview that a direct sequel film to School of Rock was in development along with a Tenacious D film, saying, "Yup. Both of them. Breaking news. We're thinking about doing both of those.".{{cite web|url=https://www.revolvermag.com/culture/jack-black-says-tenacious-d-thinking-about-pick-destiny-sequel|title=Jack Black says Tenacious D "Thinking About" 'Pick of Destiny' sequel, and also a sequel to School of Rock|date=January 4, 2023|work=Revolver Magazine}}

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On April 5, 2013, Andrew Lloyd Webber announced that he had bought the rights to School of Rock for a stage musical.{{cite news | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-22096334 | title=Andrew Lloyd Webber to stage School of Rock musical | publisher=BBC News | work=BBC.co.uk/news | date=April 10, 2013 | access-date=September 7, 2013}}{{cite web | url=https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2013/apr/08/andrew-lloyd-webber-school-of-rock | title=Andrew Lloyd Webber to stage School of Rock | work=The Guardian | date=April 8, 2013 | access-date=September 7, 2013}}{{cite web|url=http://broadwayworld.com/article/Andrew-Lloyd-Webber-To-Bring-SCHOOL-OF-ROCK-To-The-Stage-20130405 |title=Andrew Lloyd Webber To Bring SCHOOL OF ROCK To The Stage |publisher=Broadwayworld.com |access-date=March 8, 2014}} On December 18, 2014, the musical was officially confirmed and it was announced that the show would receive its world premiere on Broadway in autumn 2015, at the Winter Garden Theatre.{{cite news | url=https://variety.com/2014/legit/news/school-of-rock-broadway-andrew-lloyd-webber-winter-garden-1201382629/ | title='School of Rock' Will Rock Broadway with Andrew Lloyd Webber | publisher=Variety | work=variety.com | date=December 18, 2014 | access-date=January 1, 2015 | first=Gordon | last=Cox}} It ultimately began previews on November 9, 2015, and opened on December 6, 2015.{{Cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/grosses/SCHOOL-OF-ROCK|title=SCHOOL OF ROCK Broadway Grosses|website=www.broadwayworld.com}} The musical has a book by Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes,{{cite web | url=https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2014/dec/19/andrew-lloyd-webber-school-of-rock-musical-broadway | title=Andrew Lloyd Webber kicks out the jams with School of Rock musical | work=The Guardian | date=December 19, 2014 | access-date=December 29, 2014}} and is directed by Laurence Connor,{{cite web | url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/andrew-lloyd-webbers-school-of-rock-will-shake-up-broadway-next-fall-337721 | title=Andrew Lloyd Webber's School of Rock Will Shake Up Broadway Next Fall | publisher=Playbill | work=playbill.com | date=December 18, 2014 | access-date=December 29, 2014}} with choreography by JoAnn M. Hunter,{{cite news | url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/theater-arts/school-rock-adapted-broadway-musical-article-1.2050180 | title='The School of Rock' to be adapted into Broadway musical | publisher=Daily News | work=nydailynews.com | date=December 18, 2014 | access-date=December 29, 2014}} set and costume design by Anna Louizos{{cite web | url=http://www.thestage.co.uk/news/production/2014/12/andrew-lloyd-webbers-school-rock-open-broadway-next-december/ | title=Andrew Lloyd Webber's School of Rock to open on Broadway next December | publisher=The Stage | work=thestage.co.uk | date=December 19, 2014 | access-date=December 29, 2014}} and lighting by Natasha Katz.{{cite web | url=http://www.reallyuseful.com/news/school-of-rock-the-musical-to-have-world-premiere-on-broadway/ | title=School of Rock Musical To Have World Premiere On Broadway! | publisher=Really Useful Group | work=reallyuseful.com | date=December 18, 2014 | access-date=December 29, 2014 | archive-date=July 7, 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180707005930/http://www.reallyuseful.com/news/school-of-rock-the-musical-to-have-world-premiere-on-broadway/ | url-status=dead }} The musical features an original score composed by Lloyd Webber, with lyrics by Glenn Slater and sound design by Mick Potter,{{cite magazine | url=https://time.com/3640412/school-of-rock-broadway/ | title=Andrew Lloyd Webber Will Pen Tunes for School of Rock Musical | publisher=Time Magazine | magazine=Time | date=December 18, 2014 | access-date=December 29, 2014}} in addition to music from the original film. School of Rock became Lloyd Webber's first show opening on Broadway before London since Jesus Christ Superstar in 1971.{{cite web | url=https://www.londonboxoffice.co.uk/news/post/school-of-rock-broadway | title=Andrew Lloyd Webber's School of Rock will open on Broadway this year | publisher=London Box Office | work=londonboxoffice.co.uk | date=January 14, 2015 | access-date=January 16, 2015}} The stage adaptation eventually closed on January 20, 2019, having grossed $160,145,109 over the course of 1,309 performances.

On August 29, 2013, a 10th-anniversary screening of the film was held in Austin, Texas, at the Paramount Theatre. Those in attendance included director Richard Linklater, Jack Black, Mike White, Miranda Cosgrove and the rest of the young cast members, except for Cole Hawkins (who played Leonard).{{cite news|url=https://huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/30/school-of-rock-reunion_n_3843581.html |title='School Of Rock' Reunion Brings Jack Black, Miranda Cosgrove, Richard Linklater And More Together 10 Years Later |publisher=Huffingtonpost.com |date=August 30, 2013 |access-date=March 8, 2014 |first=Jacobs |last=Matthew}} Hosted by the Austin Film Society and Cirrus Logic, the event included a red carpet, a full cast and crew Q&A after the screening, where the now-grown child stars discussed their current pursuits in life, and a VIP after-party performance by the School of Rock band during which "School of Rock", "The Legend of The Rent", "Step Off" and "It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)" were played.{{cite news|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/school-rock-cast-jams-10-year-reunion-article-1.1441875 |title='School of Rock' cast including Jack Black, Miranda Cosgrove reunites for 10 year anniversary |publisher=NY Daily News |date=August 30, 2013 |access-date=March 8, 2014 |location=New York}}{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=refCJcJJZso |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/refCJcJJZso |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title="Long Way To The Top" - School of Rock Reunion Concert LIVE|website=YouTube |date=December 5, 2015 |access-date=November 21, 2016}}{{cbignore}}

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On August 4, 2014, Nickelodeon announced that it was working with Paramount Television to develop a television show adaptation of the film. Production started in the fall and the series premiered in 2016.{{cite news|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiYsFehTM4M |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/AiYsFehTM4M |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title='School of Rock TV Series Coming to Nickelodeon |publisher=roosterteeth.com |date=August 4, 2014 |access-date=August 4, 2014}}{{cbignore}} It starred Breanna Yde, Ricardo Hurtado, Jade Pettyjohn, Lance Lim, Aidan Miner and Tony Cavalero.{{cite news|url=https://variety.com/2015/tv/news/school-of-rock-cast-nickelodeon-series-1201460807/|title='School of Rock' Series: Nickelodeon Announces Cast for TV Movie Adaptation - Variety|author=Elizabeth Wagmeister|work=Variety|date=March 26, 2015}} The series adaptation of School of Rock ran for three seasons from March 12, 2016 to April 8, 2018.

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