The pint-size cast of Broadway’s hottest fall musical, “School of Rock,” shows off cool supplies for every member of the band.
The bassist
Evie Dolan, 11
Hometown: Manhattan
Stars as: Katie, the bassist. “Being in the show has made me more of a rocker and a hard-core musician.”
Audition song for “School of Rock”: Katy Perry’s “Hot n Cold” on the ukulele
Favorite NYC neighborhood: “I love Times Square.”
Fashion credits: Juicy Couture backpack, $99 at kohls.com; Madonna dress (worn as T-shirt), $34.90 at littlerockstore.com; Metallic Star jeans, $39.95 at gap.com; Eddie Marc sneakers, $9.99 at cookieskids.com
The drummer
Dante Melucci, 13
Hometown: Norwalk, Conn.
Stars as: Freddy, the drummer
Dream Broadway role: Mercutio in “Romeo and Juliet”
Favorite song from “School of Rock”: “ ‘Stick It to the Man.’ It’s so energetic, and everyone is very all over the place!”
Fashion credits: Backpack, $39.95 at llbean.com; KISS T-shirt, $34.90 at littlerockstore.com; Maxi Milian “Caspar” jeans, $17.99 at cookieskids.com; Chuck Taylor All-Star hightops, $35 at converse.com
The keyboardist
Jared Parker, 13
Hometown: Westport, Conn.
Stars as: Lawrence, the keyboardist
Favorite keyboardist: Keith Emerson of Keith Emerson Trio
Broadway break: He was in the original cast of “Matilda the Musical.”
Best thing about being onstage: The live audience! It’s exciting.”
Fashion credits: Backpack, $44.95 at gap.com; Ruler (in backpack), $8 at poppin.com; Old Glory Ramones T-shirt, $19.94 at amazon.com; Maxi Milian “Shred Effect” jeans, $19.99 at cookieskids.com; Chuck Taylor All-Star lowtops, $35 at converse.com
The guitarist
Brandon Niederauer, 12
Hometown: Dix Hills, LI
Stars as: Zack, the guitarist
How many guitars he owns: “At least 14.”
Favorite guitar: Gibson Les Paul Studio
On the demands of Broadway: “Since I’m a musician, I’m used to staying up and getting five hours of sleep.”
Fashion credits: Backpack, $39.95 at gap.com; Wu-Tang Clan T-shirt, $20.50 at hottopic.com; Maxi Milian “Shred & Patch” jeans, $17.99 at cookieskids.com; Nautica sneakers, $19.99 at cookieskids.com
The singer
Carly Gendell, 10
Hometown: Amesbury, Mass.
Stars as: Marcy, the backup singer
On working with producer Andrew Lloyd Webber: “It’s kinda jaw-dropping!”
Favorite school subject: Math
Favorite Taylor Swift song: “Welcome to New York”
Fashion credits: Backpack, $34.95 at garnethill.com; Taylor Swift T-shirt, $29.89 at taylorswift.com; Skirt, $49.95 at desigual.com; Chuck Taylor All-Star hightops, $35 at converse.com;
The manager
Isabella Russo, 11
Hometown: Bloomfield, NJ
Stars as: Summer, the band manager
How she got into theater: “I grew up on tour with my dad.” (Christopher Russo was in the national touring production of “Wicked.”)
Only state she hasn’t visited: Alaska
Celeb she wants to meet backstage: Jennifer Lawrence
Fashion credits: Lunchbox, $22.50 at potterybarnkids.com; Water bottle, $35 at swellbottle.com; Grateful Dead T-shirt, $20 at amazon.com; H&M pants, $12.99 at hm.com; Eddie Marc sneakers, $9.99 at cookieskids.com
