News: SCHOOL OF ROCK Live in Concert

Posted at 1:59 PM EDT (1759 GMT)

Jun. 7th, 2005 -- DOSWELL, Va.—Get ready to rock! Paramount’s blockbuster feature comedy, School of Rock, backed by Hollywood’s big-screen, comedic genius Jack Black as the joyfully rebellious, anti-hero Dewey Finn, will premiere as a live rock and roll revue this summer at Paramount’s Kings Dominion. Paramount presents SCHOOL OF ROCK Live in Concert as a celebration of the power and ageless spirit of rock and roll, with a fresh, fast-paced story-line, engaging characters and the foot-stomping roar of live rock music.

SCHOOL OF ROCK Live in Concert is a wildly energetic, high-voltage, live rock concert that celebrates the hit Paramount film as the story and characters from the original movie are reprised and merged seamlessly with extraordinary, raw acoustics and first-rate rock concert theatrics. The Paramount Theatre will buzz with concert quality audio, spectacular lights, video, and special effects; all supporting a nine-member cast that includes a live band performing a play list of unforgettable rock and roll classics.

Straight A’s are not required! A penchant for stage dives, 20-minute face-melting guitar solos and the belief that one great rock show really can change the world, is the ticket. Rock Enroll!

SCHOOL OF ROCK Live in Concert opens at Paramount’s Kings Dominion’s Paramount Theatre on Saturday, June 11. Guests can check their park guide map for show times. Paramount’s Kings Dominion is the Best of Hollywood Entertainment—Now Playing!

Paramount’s Kings Dominion Information

Paramount’s Kings Dominion is home to more than 200 rides, shows and attractions. The park features 12 world-class roller coasters, including the world’s first air-launched coaster, HyperSonic XLC, and the interactive family ride Scooby-Doo! & The Haunted Mansion.

For more information, guests can call Paramount’s Kings Dominion at (804) 876-5000 or visit the park’s web site at KingsDominion.com. Paramount’s Kings Dominion is located 20 miles north of Richmond, Va. and 75 miles south of Washington, D.C. off Interstate 95 at Exit 98. The park is now open daily and Season Passes for the 2005 season are on sale at KingsDominion.com.

Paramount’s Kings Dominion is owned and operated by Paramount Parks.

Company Profile

Paramount Parks (a unit of Viacom Inc.), is a leading developer and operator of world-class theme parks and location-based attractions, entertaining more than 13 million guests annually.  The company currently owns and operates five of the most popular theme parks in North America including: Paramount Canada’s Wonderland (Toronto, Ontario, Canada); Paramount’s Carowinds (Charlotte, N.C.); Paramount’s Great America (Santa Clara, Calif.); Paramount’s Kings Dominion (Richmond, Va.); and Paramount’s Kings Island (Cincinnati, Ohio).  The company also developed and manages the award-winning STAR TREK: The Experience at the Las Vegas Hilton (Las Vegas, Nev.) and manages Bonfante Gardens horticultural theme park (Gilroy, Calif.) and CBS Television City at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino (Las Vegas, Nev.). More information about Paramount Parks is available at www.paramountparks.com.

Via Press Release