high school musical

High School Musical is and award-winning Disney Channel Original Movie released on January 20, 2006. A modern day Romeo and Juliet scenario in which two students from separate cliques try out for lead parts in their high school musical which results in a divided school. Despite the attempts of others to frustrate their dreams — and pressure from their peer groups — the students persist, and becoming inspirational characters.  The movie stars Zac Efron as Troy Bolton (the jock), and Vanessa Anne Hudgens as Gabriella Montez (the beautiful geek).

High School Musical was the most watched Disney Channel Movie up to that point with a soundtrack that was also successful. It spawned a High School Musical franchise consisting of  sequels, a theatrical film, musical tours, stage performances, and ice tours. it also sparked a cottage industry of books, clothing and video games.

by cooper Are you a writer, passionate about this or any other topic? Join Blogcritics!

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “high school musical”

• Not much for 8 hours...

  
  Sew Random — Authority: 121
  Especially when you consider that I began w/the bodice partially sewn...the lining was sewn, RST, at the top, then pressed to the back, the netting trim was applied and then all the vertical seams sewn. Sunday night I put on the boning and covered it; last night, I added the satin drape. Since the boning was already ...
  2 hours ago

• Zac Loves His Jeans

  
  JFX Online — Authority: 142
  It’s not unusual for a guy to become attached to his favorite jeans, but teen dream Zac Efron went the extra mile to break in a new pair. The Disney star told WWD that he wore his G-Star jeans constantly for two months to get that lived-in look. “They’re my favorite jeans. I wore them all throughout ‘High ...
  9 hours ago

• Ask Anya and Laras Look for Less: Wonderful Winterwear!

  
  The Insider Featured News — Authority: 634
  Its another episode of Laras Look for Less, and "Insider" stylist extraordinaire Anya Sarre is coming to you from New York City, wheres shes showing you a version of Laras Spencers chic winter coat -- for a lot less! Watch as Anya gives you tips on choosing a sleek and stylish winter coat, and why red coats arent just ...
  20 hours ago

• Twilight, reviews and Dawn of the Dead – Medium link roundup

  
  Medium Dreams — Authority: 132
  Even though this is the, ahem, best place on the internet to read about all things Medium , it is not the only place. Here are a few other places around the web that are talking about Medium . I always wait to read Brett’s reviews over at CliqueClack until I write mine here, then I compare. While I thought ...
  20 hours ago

• Trying not to panic...

  
  Sew Random — Authority: 121
  The Simplicity 3878 red dress is scaring me; I basically have tonight and tomorrow night to make it (maybe Ill swap my off day this week and work Thursday instead of Tuesday?). It *was* all cut out...the pieces I couldnt find were wrapped in a second bag in the bottom of the first one so I didnt spot them at first. ...
  1 day ago

• Compleat Works Goes to State!

  
  Sew Random — Authority: 121
  Wish Id taken my camera for the awards ceremony... 5 plays from our district were selected to go on to State competition and Compleat Works was one of them! So there is much rejoicing! And, this mama has to brag just a minute...The Actor was selected to the District All-Star Cast, along with his fellow cast member, ...
  2 days ago

• Review: Michael Jackson – ‘This is it’

  
  Net News Daily — Authority: 575
  After his death shocked everyone around the globe, MJ returns to the big screen in ‘This is It’ – a pieced together look at the rehearsals of what could be called the best concert to never happen. But is the film a fresh look at the complex King of Pop, or is this so-called documentary another way for the media ...
  2 days ago

• Corbin Bleu Says 'Michael Jackson's This Is It' Will 'Change You'

  
  High School Musical Fansite — Authority: 164
  Earlier in the night, Bleus "High School Musical" co-star Ashley Tisdale recalled how incredible it was to meet Jackson. "It was amazing. I cant even describe," she recalled. "I was just, like, in awe. You cant even speak. He was glowing. Hes an icon. Youre speechless." Original story at MTV Movies . ...
  3 days ago

• You review: Michael Jackson's This Is It

  
  High School Musical Fansite — Authority: 164
  Written by Ben Child For those who have been living off-planet for the past few months, This Is It is directed by Kenny Ortega, the High School Musical guy who was overseeing Jacksons rehearsals for 50 dates at the O2 arena in London this past summer. As well as footage from the Forum and the Staples Center in LA ...
  3 days ago

• Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin to host Oscars

  
  High School Musical Fansite — Authority: 164
  Written by Ben Child Martin was popular with the critics during his last stint as host, though his 2001 tenure coincided with a dramatic drop in ratings. He will also appear with Baldwin in the forthcoming comedy Its Complicated, which debuts in US cinemas on Christmas Day and arrives in the UK on 8 January. ...
  3 days ago

• High School Musical news and blogs - November 07, 2009

  
  High School Musical Fansite — Authority: 164
  Below is today’s roundup of news and blogs that haven’t yet hit top story status by our community. Visit High School Musical news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.   •   Live Entertainment at Disneys Hollywood Studios – by westgatedestinations from disneys-hollywood-studios « ...
  3 days ago

• Opinion: how summit failed bandslam, aka anyone could have known to market twilight to mall goths

  
  High School Musical Fansite — Authority: 164
  This was emailed to [prominent journalist/film and media blogger Nikki Finke] by a Bandslam insider whos also a prominent filmmaker (and asked to be anonymous) in response to my box office report that the Walden Media/Summit Entertainment pic had a disastrous $2.3M weekend despite gr… Original story at OH ...
  3 days ago

• Fame - Review

  
  High School Musical Fansite — Authority: 164
  Written by Rob A tepid, cliche-ridden movie, Fame 2009 is more content to play to formula and embrace the High School Musical fan club rather than the edginess of its far better predecessor. As with the original, the film follows a group of students as they vy for success and recognition at the New York Cit… ...
  3 days ago

• Michael Jackson Was 'One Of The Sweetest People," Ashley Tisdale Says

  
  High School Musical Fansite — Authority: 164
  Ashley Tisdale once had the incredible opportunity of meeting Michael Jackson, thanks to her "High School Musical" director Kenny Ortega, who also helmed "Michael Jacksons This Is It." But even having met the man in person, she was still blown away by seeing him up on the big screen doing… Original story at ...
  3 days ago

• 'Glee' creator Ryan Murphy responds to cast being pulled from Macy's parade

  
  High School Musical Fansite — Authority: 164
  he told EW.com. Sources said yesterday that NBC asked parade organizers to rescind an offer for the cast of the musical comedy to appear in the annual holiday event, which the network broadcasts. While the parade has featured performers from rival networks’ properties in the past — such as A… Original story ...
  3 days ago

• Zac Efron is a revelation in Richard Linklater's Me and Orson Welles

  
  High School Musical Fansite — Authority: 164
  Written by Catherine Shoard The High School Musical star comes into his own in Richard Linklaters period charmer, out in the UK on 4 December, which goes behind the scenes of Orson Welless infamous production of Julius Caesar. Watch the world exclusive UK trailer here Original story at ...
  3 days ago

• Disney Channels Wizards of Waverly Place The Movie scores 11.4 million viewers

  
  High School Musical Fansite — Authority: 164
  via Disney Channel press release: “Wizards of Waverly Place The Movie” debuted as Disney Channel’s No. 2 original movie of all time in Total Viewers (11.4 million), Kids 6-11 (4.5 million) and Tweens 9-14 (4.0 million), behind August 2007’s mega-hit “High School Musical 2.” Original story at OH ...
  3 days ago

• Zac Efron Likes Nylons

  
  Drfunkenberry.com — Authority: 446
  Zac Efron At NYLON Launch Party. Photo: WireImage.com No, the title is not misleading. Granted if you thought it was about pretty boy Zac Efron in some sexy nylons, then you were seriously mislead. Zac attended the November issue launch of Nylon magazine. He is looking better with his short hair and gold chain and ...
  3 days ago

• Zac Efron Wears Same Jeans for Eight Weeks Straight

  
  StyleList Fashion Blog — Authority: 688
  Filed under: News , Celebrity Style We have to admit, dude looks good. Zac Efron sporting his dirty denims. Photo: Amy Graves, WireImage Zac Efron takes his denim seriously. (Either that or he hates doing laundry .) The " High School Musical " star admits to wearing his favorite G-Star Raw jeans ...
  3 days ago

• No One Will Take You Seriously Now!

  
  The Friggin Loon — Authority: 151
  OK, it wasn’t so much the fact that Patrick Heeley (38) attempted to hold up a Villa Auto Wash Kiosk with a flashlight as it was he was wrapped in a High School Musical blanket at the time. Dude? Ah, he also whacked two men with the flashlight after grabbing some cash but that still seems irrelevant compared to the ...
  4 days ago

Comments about high school musical