High School Musical: The Musical: The Series is a reboot (of sorts) of the three popular
High School Musical films which debuted just over ten years ago.
It isn't a reboot in the typical sense, though, as it will be an episodic series rather than a movie. Additionally, within the universe of the show, it seems that the characters are familiar with the prior
High School Musical films and are aiming to replicate them.
The series will be coming to Disney's upcoming streaming service on November 12th. However, it has now been revealed that
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series will make its debut on television before Disney+ (via
Variety). It's said that the first episode of the series will simultaneously air on ABC, Disney Channel, and Freeform on Friday, November 8th at 8pm (Eastern Time).
The cast includes Joshua Bassett, Matt Cornett, Kate Reinders, and Frankie A. Rodriguez — among others. Below you can check out both the official trailer and (extremely long) synopsis for
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.
Ricky (Joshua Bassett) is a charismatic teen auditioning for the musical so he can win back the heart of ex-girlfriend Nini (Olivia Rodrigo), who has just returned from summer theater camp with a new boyfriend – and the same insecurities that keep her from owning the spotlight. Miss Jenn (Kate Reinders) is East High's supremely spirited drama teacher, who's convinced that musicals can be lifesavers; Gina (Sofia Wylie) is a transfer student and diehard theater kid with plenty of secrets; E.J. (Matt Cornett) is Nini's new beau from camp, who sees life as a competition and Ricky as his No. 1 foe. Kourtney (Dara Reneé) is Nini's best friend and a fashionista equally obsessed with makeup tutorials and feminism. Ashlyn (Julia Lester) is E.J.'s cousin and an aspiring songwriter; Carlos (Frankie A. Rodriguez) is the student choreographer who has already memorized his Tony Award® speech; and Big Red (Larry Saperstein) is Ricky's best friend, a dude who can best be described as a spiritual descendant of Bill and Ted. Mr. Mazzara (Mark St. Cyr) is East High's by-the-book S.T.E.M. teacher.
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series will be available to stream on Disney+ on November 12th, 2019.