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So, I saw "School of Rock" on Thursday. I quite
like this movie but any charm the movie has is
lost in the musical. The main problem is the
script. It rushes through the plot points to get
to the musical numbers. But except for the
songs that are featured in the original movie
the rest are instantly forgettable. And I couldn’t
understand a word anyone was saying as they
screamed out all the innocuous rock lyrics. I
mean, this is a musical and the songs are
supposed to help tell the story. What good are
they if you can’t hear the words? As for the
problems with the story, well, the premise is
that the kids are shy and awkward, but the first
time you see them they are singing and
dancing (and moving their desks) all over the
place. It’s great that the kids all play their own
instruments but progression from nerds to
rockers is just too short to be effective. The
lead tries his best to be Jack Black but again
there is just not enough story verses the frantic
musical numbers to get to know the guy. The
only charm he or any of the other characters
have is remembering what they were in the
movie. Some movies do work as musical and
even exceed their originals but this ain’t one of
them. I’d give it a pass!
from
ENERGIZING BUT DISAPPOINTING
We left this play feeling energized and the kids and the principal in the play were great but I could have done without the following: gay stereotypes, nagging girlfriend stereotype, some of the language used such as douche bag and slut (the audience is young) and what seemed to be a pedophile joke. We’re it not for these things, I would have given the play 4 stars.
Rochelle Rohlfs from Omaha, Nebraska
VERY DISAPPOINTED
After not being able to understand what the lead guy was saying or singing for the first 30 min., I wanted to leave. I had purchased two additional tickets for someone who had never been to the Orpheum and I was embarrassed. Yes, talented kids, but beyond that a waste of time and money.
Rock Fan from Salt Lake City, Utah
LIKE A THESPIAN TRYING TO WRITE ROCK MUSIC
This did not translate to the stage. It was corny. The music lacked the punch with the exception of the songs they used from the actual movie. Movies shouldn’t be made into plays, especially when said movie is based on classic rock. Add the cliche social justice platitudes and this became the theatre equivalent of a popcorn action flick with no story.
from Kansas City, Missouri
SAVE YOUR MONEY
Intermission, where ARE you? I'm dying! All five in my party immediately jumped up and
put on our coats when Act I was finally over. It's like the movie, only with bad acting and
lots of dialogue converted into terrible singing. The lead guy is no Jack Black, though he
tries, at times. The kids are smart alecs, and the the whole thing feels kind of mean and
tone deaf for 2018. Plus, that theatre was burning up hot, and I could not see around
the lady in front of me, though I am sure I am taller than her. Sure wish I still had the
money and time I wasted on this sadomasochistic activity. I must have done something
really bad at some point to deserve this punishment.
Margie from San Diego, California
DISAPPOINTED
This would be an excellent Youth Theatre production but we were
disappointed viewing this as part of our season's ticket offerings at the
San Diego Civic Theatre. The kids were cute but the cliche story was
ho hum predictable and the acting was mediocre. When a retired
couple is spending $150+ for a highly anticipated evening of
entertainment we just wanted more than what seemed to be us
watching our grandchildren in their school performance. Sorry, thanks
for your efforts but thumbs down.
Lee Thompson from Los Angeles, California
FUN BUT FORGETTABLE
Schools of Rack at the Pantages was a huge disappointment despite extremely talented
youngsters and wonderful vocals by Lexi Dorsett Sharp. The same can not be said for
the rest of the singing cast. This is a cliche, predictable story and Lloyd Weber's music is,
well, lame. There are no memorable songs you sing or hum on the way out of the
theatre. Choreography? None, just everyone jumping up and down and one poor little
girll who looked like she was trying to shake her pony tail off her head. Sets, lighting,
and special effects were superb! But the sound system sucked; everyone sounded high
pitched and screechy. The show opens with a heavy metal band on stage (think
Aerosmith) but instead of heavy metal rock they limp through what I can only call a lame
Lloyd Weber sort of ballad. Personally, I do not hate anyone enough to recommend this
show to them. Very disappointing, despite the kids. It wasnt their fault.
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