Everyone, get your "goblets of rock ready." It's time to make yet another toast to those who rock.
"School of Rock" is back, this time on stage and with a fully immersive 360° music video. Jack Black and his class perform "You're in the Band," produced by legendary composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and Warner Bros. Records chairman Rob Cavallo.
Filmed in an actual classroom in New York, the video promoting the stage adaptation shows off the design of Lloyd Webber and Julian Fellowes, the musical's book writer. This video makes full use of the new 360° technology, letting viewers access all the walls of the classroom while rocking out to the sick beat and insane guitar riffs.
"I am proud that School of Rock is not just the first musical to take this leap into the future, but that this video of 'You're in the Band' is the first time anyone has used the 360 degree medium in this way. It could open a lot of doors," shared Lloyd Webber in the video's press release.
"You're in the Band" is viewable on YouTube and Facebook (both browser and app) and is downloadable for the Gear VR headset.
The newly released video is a sneak peek into the upcoming Broadway musical. The 360° musical number takes the magic of Broadway to fans everywhere in the world, said YouTube production manager Sanjeev Verma.
"School of Rock the Musical," directed by Laurence Connor, is based on the 2003 smash hit movie produced by Paramount Pictures. It is set to run on Dec. 6 and features an original score by Webber and lyricist Glenn Slater, as well as music from the movie itself. The musical will begin preview performances on Nov. 9 at Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre.
The Original Broadway Cast Recording, produced by Cavallo and released by Warner Bros. Records, will be available on the eve of opening night. The new album includes three songs from the 2003 film, along with Lloyd Webber and Slater's new score.
Tickets are available at the Winter Garden Theatre box office.
Rock out to the 360° video below.
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