This year since May, Shanghai Musical Center, promoter of the show's tour in China, held a series of workshops in 11 primary and middle schools around Shanghai, introducing students to the fun world of musicals, and presenting highlights of the show.

School of Rock will go on to perform in Beijing from Aug 9 to 18, Guangzhou of Guangdong province from Aug 23 to 25 and Suzhou of Jiangsu province from Aug 30 to Sept 1.

Following the shows of School of Rock in Shanghai, another musical by Webber, The Phantom of the Opera will be presented at Shanghai Grand Theatre from Aug 27 on. The continued showcase of celebrated musical productions from Broadway and West End reflects "Shanghai's live show market having strong appeal to international productions, as well as Shanghai's important position in China's musical market," said Dai Xiaoying, general manager of Shanghai Musical Center.