What does it take to write, create or star in a Broadway musical? Hard work, talent, luck—all backed up by a good education. You have to supply the first three yourself, but PlaybillEDU™ can help you find the fourth.

Here is a rundown on where the principals of the Broadway musical School of Rock pursued their college studies. Visit PlaybillEDU.com to learn how you can follow in their footsteps. Individual school listings on the site are linked below.

Cast List:

Alex Brightman: New York University
Spencer Moses: San Diego State University
Mamie Parris: American Musical and Dramatic Academy
Sierra Boggess: Milikin University
Emily Cramer: New York University
Natalie Charle Ellis: New School
Alan H. Green: Rice University
Michael Hartney: SUNY Buffalo & Upright Citizens Brigade
John Hemphill: University of Memphis
Merritt David Janes: University of Maine & Circle in the Square Theatre School
Jaygee Macapugaay: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Cassie Okenka: Baldwin Wallace University
Tally Sessions: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Jonathan Wagner: Northwestern University & The Second City Training Center
Jeremy Woodard: East Carolina University
Lulu Lloyd: American Musical and Dramatic Academy
Patrick O’Neill: Catholic University of America
Jesse Swimm: California State University - Fullerton

Production Credits: Andrew Lloyd Webber (Music & Orchestrations): Royal College of Music
Julian Fellowes (Book): University of Cambridge & Weber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art
Glenn Slater (Lyrics): Harvard University
Darren Ledbetter (Music Director): Baldwin Wallace University
Ethan Popp (Music Supervisor): University of New Hampshire
Anna Louizos (Scenic & Costume Design): New York University
Natasha Katz (Lighting Design): Oberlin College
Mick Potter (Sound Design): Central School of Art & Design

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