They're in the band! David Fynn will lead the London cast of School of Rock—The Musical as wannabe rock star Dewey Finn. The stage and screen star will be joined by Florence Andrews as Rosalie Mullins, Oliver Jackson as Ned Schneebly and Preeya Kalidas as Patty Di Marco. The previously reported West End production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit Broadway tuner is scheduled to begin previews on October 24 at the New London Theatre. Opening night is set for November 14.
Fynn's television credits include The Inbetweeners, Sherlock, Game of Thrones, Pete vs Life and Undateable. On stage he has appeared at the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre and at the Donmar Warehouse in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
Based on the 2003 Jack Black film of the same title, School of Rock features music from the movie, as well as new music written by Lloyd Webber with lyrics by Glenn Slater and a book by Julian Fellowes. The show follows slacker and wannabe rock star Dewey Finn turn a class of straight-A students into an ear popping, riff scorching, all conquering rock band. Dewey poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school to make ...