The small artists who play instruments are the master of this musical but the undisputed pillar is Agustín “Soy Rada” Aristarán, in a consecrating role that surpasses the wonderful Troncahoro who composed for “Matilda”. Produced by Carlos and Tomás Rottemberg, MP, Ozono and Preludio.
The love of music and not just for music lovers; the philosophy of rock & roll and its germ in challenging power; marveling at the talent of a group of kids who not only dance and sing like in traditional musicals but also play instruments, from cello and piano to electric guitar, drums, keyboard and bass, is just some of what can begin to be said about “School of Rock”.
The mystique of rock bands like the ones mentioned in the show, Led Zeppelin, ACDC, Kiss or the Rolling Stones They are more of a caress for the adults in the theater than something significant for the new generations in the audience who mostly lean toward trap or cumbia pop. Emilia Mernes either DukiBut what a pleasure it is to take them on a journey through the world of rock, its folklore in dark garb, the composition of songs from the seed of the idea to the longed-for full stadium, and the freedom to play, shine, become rock stars.
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The musical inspired by the film Richard Linklaterhas songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber (“The Phantom of the Opera”, “Jesus Christ Superstar”, “Evita”, “Cats”, etc,) and text by Julian Fellowes (screenwriter of “Gosford Park”, by Altman, for which he won an Oscar; “Titanic”; “Downton Abbey”, etc.) so it is understood that we are talking about a milestone that debuted in 2015 on Broadway and moved to London, remaining 9 years on poster.
Almost ten years later he arrived in Buenos Aires although the idea of Carlos Rottemberg was to bring it in 2019, but the pandemic stopped it. In fact, it was not Rottemberg father the ideologue but his son, Nicholas. “Matilda” had been made for her daughter Matilda and the competition between brothers led to Nicholas to choose your musical. And on vacation the family Rottenberg He will travel to London so his children can choose new titles for next year.
But returning to the show, it not only generates admiration for these small talents but its undisputed pillar is Agustín “I am Rada” Aristarán, in a consecrating role that surpasses the wonderful Trunkhoro which he composed for “Matilda”. Here he ups the ante and shows off his talent as a comedian, showman, actor and singer, to which he adds the performance of the electric guitar. He makes people laugh with his witticisms as he did Jack Black in the legendary film “School of Rock”. If someone had to play that role, it was also consecrating at the time for Jack Blackwas Rada. AND Angela Leiva As the school principal, she is the other column of the musical, a soprano who exudes talent, grace and brilliance.
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The show is not just about rocking it for two and a half hours since it has its emotional side and its dramatic arc, with children from an expensive and elitist primary school who feel little looked at and listened to by their parents until the dramatic progression enables the transformation of those links. There is no lack of love story and reflection on what is so important that is studied in school. Hilarious the moment when Rada Imagine asking Ozzy either Jagger on Social Sciences or mathematics.
A separate paragraph for the scenographic and visual display, conceived by the eminence in musical direction, Ariel del Mastrowho always works with Marcelo Caballero for directing actors. The scenery is Jorge Ferrari, who uses huge plates that go up and down to create the different spaces, all dominated by a background of heterogeneous windows and builds from the smelly room of Dewey Finnwallpapered with posters, to the hall and classroom of the school, the bar where he has a date with the director, the living room of the house where he lives with his friend, the teacher Ned Schbebkey and his wife (excellent Santiago Otero Olmos and Sofia Pachano) to the final stage for the band’s performance or the basement where Dewey rehearses with his previous band, led by Germán “Tripa” Tripel. The visual and sound design is brilliant and as soon as the show begins, the orchestra stands out in the pit, to enhance the essential performance of the “invisible” musicians. It continues at the Gran Rex until the end of the winter holidays and is the must-see of the season.
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Source: Ambito
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