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High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

It's now or never.

20198.04 Seasons38 EpisodesEnded

Overview

A group of East High students countdown to the opening night of their school’s first-ever production of “High School Musical.” Showmances blossom; friendships are tested while new ones are made; rivalries flare and lives are changed forever as these young people discover the transformative power that only a high school drama club can provide.

Created by Tim Federle
NetworksDisney+

Top Cast

Joshua Bassett

Joshua Bassett

Ricky Bowen

Sofia Wylie

Sofia Wylie

Gina Porter

Julia Lester

Julia Lester

Ashlyn Caswell

Dara Reneé

Dara Reneé

Kourtney Greene

Frankie A. Rodriguez

Frankie A. Rodriguez

Carlos Rodríguez

Liamani Segura

Liamani Segura

Emmy

Kate Reinders

Kate Reinders

Jenn

Themes & Keywords

musicalhigh schoolmockumentarynostalgicbased on moviedrama club

About High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

High School Musical: The Musical: The Series is a family, comedy, drama series that first aired in 2019 exploring themes of musical, high school, mockumentary, nostalgic, based on movie, drama club. Created by Tim Federle, it stars Joshua Bassett, Sofia Wylie, Julia Lester. A group of East High students countdown to the opening night of their school’s first-ever production of “High School Musical.” Showmances blossom; friendships are tested while new ones are made; rivalries flare and lives are changed forever as these young people discover the transformative power that only a high school drama club can provide.

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