Watch High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
- TV-PG
- 2019
- 3 Seasons
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7.1 (7,694)
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series is a Disney+ series that premiered in 2019. The show is a mockumentary style series that follows a group of students at East High School as they put on a production of High School Musical. The series stars Joshua Bassett as Ricky, a former star basketball player who is trying to win back his ex-girlfriend Nini, played by Olivia Rodrigo, by auditioning for the musical. Matt Cornett plays E.J, Nini's new boyfriend who also auditions for the musical, causing tension between him and Ricky. Sofia Wylie plays Gina, a new student who also auditions for the musical and threatens to steal the spotlight from Nini. Larry Saperstein plays Big Red, Ricky's best friend and the stage manager for the musical. Julia Lester plays Ashlyn, a shy student who auditions for the musical and ends up being cast in a lead role. Dara Renee plays Kourtney, a sarcastic student who is also involved in the musical. Throughout the series, the students deal with conflicts both on and off stage. The show explores themes such as friendship, love, and identity. The characters also deal with personal issues such as family problems, identity struggles, and self-doubt. One unique aspect of the series is that it features musical numbers from High School Musical as well as new original songs. The show also includes behind the scenes footage of the cast rehearsing and preparing for the musical. Overall, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series provides a fresh take on the popular franchise while also touching on important themes and issues relevant to today's youth. The show is both entertaining and heartwarming, making it a must-watch for fans of High School Musical and anyone looking for a fun and uplifting series.