High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

All topics relating to Disney-branded content.
Post Reply
User avatar
Sotiris
Ultimate Collector's Edition
Posts: 19913
Joined: Sat Sep 23, 2006 3:06 am
Gender: Male
Location: Fantasyland

High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

Post by Sotiris »

Disney is developing a TV show based on High School Musical for its new streaming service set to launch in late 2019. This is in addition to the re-quel film High School Musical 4 currently in the works. No further information has been released as of yet.
ImageImageImageImageImageImage
User avatar
JeanGreyForever
Signature Collection
Posts: 5335
Joined: Sun Sep 15, 2013 5:29 pm

Re: High School Musical (TV Series)

Post by JeanGreyForever »

I wonder if the original characters will serve as teachers or advisers, or occasionally guest-star from episode to episode like in 90210.
ImageImage
We’re a dyad in the Force. Two that are one.
"I offered you my hand once. You wanted to take it." - Kylo Ren
"I did want to take your hand. Ben's hand." - Rey
User avatar
Sotiris
Ultimate Collector's Edition
Posts: 19913
Joined: Sat Sep 23, 2006 3:06 am
Gender: Male
Location: Fantasyland

Re: High School Musical (TV Series)

Post by Sotiris »

‘High School Musical’ Series at Disney Streaming Service Enlists ‘Ferdinand’ Writer
https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/high-s ... 202824207/

‘High School Musical’ TV Series Reveals Plot, Character Details
https://deadline.com/2018/09/high-schoo ... 202457929/
ImageImageImageImageImageImage
User avatar
blackcauldron85
Ultimate Collector's Edition
Posts: 16456
Joined: Sat Jun 17, 2006 7:54 am
Gender: Female
Contact:

Re: High School Musical: The Musical

Post by blackcauldron85 »

Nini has 2 moms- that's pretty huge! As a big HSM fan, who is older than the demographic for the new show, part of me feels like I might be let down, but I'm super excited for new renditions of the HSM songs! I'm hoping that some of the original cast will make appearances; I'm not holding my breath, but I'm hoping!!
Image
User avatar
Sotiris
Ultimate Collector's Edition
Posts: 19913
Joined: Sat Sep 23, 2006 3:06 am
Gender: Male
Location: Fantasyland

Re: High School Musical: The Musical

Post by Sotiris »

I don't like that they're being so meta. I'm also not sure a documentary-style format is suitable for this franchise.
ImageImageImageImageImageImage
User avatar
disneyprincess11
Diamond Edition
Posts: 4363
Joined: Sat Dec 18, 2010 7:46 am
Location: Maryland, USA

Re: High School Musical: The Musical

Post by disneyprincess11 »

Hate to be negative, but yup. I am confused why their production is High School Musical....in the universe where High School Musical happened. Like yeah, make what happened and the songs from the movie musical (Breaking Free, What I've Been Looking For etc.) a story in the play. But, to make it line-by-line like the first one AND add the songs that the characters sang without the show (Stick to the Status Quo, We're All in this Together, Me and You etc.) is way unrealistic even in fictional standards.

I had that problem in the third movie when the stage musical had the opening song and I Want It All. What, did Kelsi spy on them and wrote down everything they sang? :lol: The finale in the third movie was enough of a "destroy the fourth wall" for me and I cringe watching the scene.

Disney is lucky I was born in the right time because the 12 year old in me will still watch it :lol: :lol: :lol:
User avatar
Sotiris
Ultimate Collector's Edition
Posts: 19913
Joined: Sat Sep 23, 2006 3:06 am
Gender: Male
Location: Fantasyland

Re: High School Musical: The Musical

Post by Sotiris »

'High School Musical' series to shoot in Utah
https://gephardtdaily.com/business/high ... t-in-utah/

Joshua Bassett Lands the Lead Role in "High School Musical: The Musical"
http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2018 ... 7disney02/

It's the "Start of Something New" as Production Begins on the Disney+ Original Series "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series"
http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2019 ... 5disney01/
ImageImageImageImageImageImage
User avatar
blackcauldron85
Ultimate Collector's Edition
Posts: 16456
Joined: Sat Jun 17, 2006 7:54 am
Gender: Female
Contact:

Re: High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

Post by blackcauldron85 »

Image
User avatar
rodrigo_ca
Special Edition
Posts: 613
Joined: Wed Sep 26, 2012 2:49 pm

Re: High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

Post by rodrigo_ca »

It's kinda ridiculous how much I am excited for this haha
User avatar
Sotiris
Ultimate Collector's Edition
Posts: 19913
Joined: Sat Sep 23, 2006 3:06 am
Gender: Male
Location: Fantasyland

Re: High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

Post by Sotiris »

ImageImageImageImageImageImage
User avatar
blackcauldron85
Ultimate Collector's Edition
Posts: 16456
Joined: Sat Jun 17, 2006 7:54 am
Gender: Female
Contact:

Re: High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

Post by blackcauldron85 »

Trailer!!
https://www.polygon.com/2019/8/23/20825 ... e-date-d23

This looks good! Love "Stick to the Status Quo!" Shocked that a Disney show has a (bleeped) "S"-word.
Image
User avatar
JeanGreyForever
Signature Collection
Posts: 5335
Joined: Sun Sep 15, 2013 5:29 pm

Re: High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

Post by JeanGreyForever »

Lol, I went in with low expectations but the trailer was pretty hilarious. I didn't expect Disney would get so meta with the jokes but I'm definitely going to be watching this.
ImageImage
We’re a dyad in the Force. Two that are one.
"I offered you my hand once. You wanted to take it." - Kylo Ren
"I did want to take your hand. Ben's hand." - Rey
User avatar
Sotiris
Ultimate Collector's Edition
Posts: 19913
Joined: Sat Sep 23, 2006 3:06 am
Gender: Male
Location: Fantasyland

Re: High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

Post by Sotiris »

I didn't like it at all. I didn't think it was funny and I can't stand the meta angle. I wish they had done a straight-forward series about the next generation of students at the same high school with new musical numbers.
ImageImageImageImageImageImage
User avatar
blackcauldron85
Ultimate Collector's Edition
Posts: 16456
Joined: Sat Jun 17, 2006 7:54 am
Gender: Female
Contact:

Re: High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

Post by blackcauldron85 »

‘High School Musical’ Series to Debut on ABC, Disney Channel, Freeform Ahead of Disney Plus Launch
https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/high-s ... 203366792/
Image
User avatar
JeanGreyForever
Signature Collection
Posts: 5335
Joined: Sun Sep 15, 2013 5:29 pm

Re: High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

Post by JeanGreyForever »

That's neat. Maybe they're hoping people ambiguous about signing up will change their minds if they like this show's pilot episode.
ImageImage
We’re a dyad in the Force. Two that are one.
"I offered you my hand once. You wanted to take it." - Kylo Ren
"I did want to take your hand. Ben's hand." - Rey
User avatar
Sotiris
Ultimate Collector's Edition
Posts: 19913
Joined: Sat Sep 23, 2006 3:06 am
Gender: Male
Location: Fantasyland

Re: High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

Post by Sotiris »

'High School Musical' Series on Disney+ Renewed for Season 2 Ahead of Debut
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live- ... -2-1248755
ImageImageImageImageImageImage
User avatar
blackcauldron85
Ultimate Collector's Edition
Posts: 16456
Joined: Sat Jun 17, 2006 7:54 am
Gender: Female
Contact:

Re: High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

Post by blackcauldron85 »

Corbin Bleu interviewing the new cast!
https://youtu.be/Vw1O9_9b4Uw
Image
User avatar
WillytheDino
Gold Classic Collection
Posts: 272
Joined: Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:54 am
Location: Belgium

Re: High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

Post by WillytheDino »

Just finished the pilot. I am going to follow this show, it seems promising.
I would call it a Glee version with HSM songs in it.
'All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.' - Walt Disney
User avatar
JeanGreyForever
Signature Collection
Posts: 5335
Joined: Sun Sep 15, 2013 5:29 pm

Re: High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

Post by JeanGreyForever »

I loved Glee so I'm glad to hear about that. Will check this show out soon.
ImageImage
We’re a dyad in the Force. Two that are one.
"I offered you my hand once. You wanted to take it." - Kylo Ren
"I did want to take your hand. Ben's hand." - Rey
User avatar
blackcauldron85
Ultimate Collector's Edition
Posts: 16456
Joined: Sat Jun 17, 2006 7:54 am
Gender: Female
Contact:

Re: High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

Post by blackcauldron85 »

Yay! This was so good! I had avoided the original song on Vevo on YouTube so I wouldn't be spoiling it, and it's just as good as the other HSM songs. I'll definitely be getting this soundtrack!
Image
Post Reply