'School of Rock' Hits Northbrook Stage For 5 Shows

NORTHBROOK, IL — No, Jack Black won't be in Northbrook, but local performers are ready to rock out in his honor. Northbrook Community Theatre's production of "School of Rock," based on the 2003 hit movie starring Black, is set to hit the stage starting May 15.

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.

In "School of Rock," 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 head-banging, guitar-shredding rock band.

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.

"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," Performing Arts Supervisor Melody DeRogatis said. "I hope everyone comes to our show to celebrate their authentic selves and rock out with us!"

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit nbparks.org/programs/theatre.