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High School Musical News Stories

Disney Channel original movie becomes a sensation.

• High School Musical was inspired by murder of writer's father - The Mirror (8/27/2008)
  The Mirror offers an exclusive interview with "High School Musical" writer Peter Barsocchini. He shared that the tragic loss of his father and his memories of good times with dad as his basketball coach inspired the popular musical.
• "High School Musical" stars surprise fans at exclusive rally - (8/25/2008)
  "High School Musical" stars Zac Efron and Ashley Tisdale as well as Director Kenny Ortega made a surprise to the "Ultimate Fan Pep Rally" at the El Capitan Theatre on Saturday.
• Disney's `High School Musical' TV show flops - Examiner (8/19/2008)
  The Examiner highlights Disney's disappointing reality program loosely linked to "High School Musical"
• Outrage at High School Musical knickers for young girls - (8/13/2008)
  "High School Musical" branded underwear have stirred controversy due to the phrase "Dive In" appearing on the briefs.
• Producer sues Vanessa Hudgens - (8/12/2008)
  Music producer sues Vanessa Hudgens for $5 million, claiming she and her father have violated a contract and have not paid him his share of her earnings.
• 'High School Musical 3' Gang Makes New Student Jemma McKenzie-Brown Feel Welcome - MTV (7/23/2008)
  MTV talks with Jemma McKenzie-Brown who is joining the cast of "High School Musical 3" She plays a transfer student from England who becomes Sharpay's personal assistant.
• High School Musical 3 Coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios - (7/14/2008)
  Reports the current High School Musical street show will conclude Sept 13 to make room for a new High School Musical street show that will open at the same time as the new film.
• Ashley Tisdale sheds tears over 'HSM3' - (7/11/2008)
  Ashley Tisdale reflects on the conclusion of filming for "High School Musical 3"
• 'High School' cast graduates after big-screen sequel - (7/7/2008)
  Shooting just wrapped on "High School Musical 3: Senior Year" which hits theaters October 24.
• Fond, fitting farewell for 'senior' Corbin Bleu - (7/7/2008)
  Article highlights Corbin Bleu's thoughts as filming wraps on "High School Musical 4' "This has been such a huge part of my life," Corbin Bleu says of his High School experience. "For this is to be the last installment of us is pretty surreal."This site has a video with audio that plays automatically.
• Vanessa Hudgens "Identified" CD - (7/1/2008)
  Review of the Disney-owned Hollywood Records release of Vanessa Hudgens new album "Identified." Vanessa is currently best known for her portrayal of Gabriella in the popular "High School Musical" films.
• 'High School Musical' continues its tidal wave journey in O.C. - Orange County Register (6/19/2008)
  The Orange County Register reviews the touring production of 'High School Musical' celebrating its role in encouraging young people to try theater arts.
• Parents Fret as Even Toddlers Love 'High School' - (6/16/2008)
  Disney's "High School Musical" phenomenon is catching on with younger fans.
• Disney's 'High School Musical' comes to Orange County Performing Arts Center - (6/12/2008)
  Disney's "High School Musical" will be performed at the Orange County Performing Artscenter 7:30 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 2 and 7:30 p.m. June 21, 1 and 6:30 p.m. June 22, ends June 22. 600
• High School Musical Notches Up Strong Ratings in Russia - (6/3/2008)
  The Russian broadcast premiere of "High School Musical" ranked number one in its time slot among individuals 4 and older as well as young adults 16 to 24. It also pulled in strong numbers with adults 25 - 39.
• High School Musical stars to perform at NY State Fair - (5/28/2008)
  "High School Musical" stars Vanessa Hudgens and Corbin Bleu will perform on August 27th at the NY State Fair.
• You just can't get tune out High School Musical - (5/23/2008)
  Review of Seattle's "High School Musical" currently performing through Sunday at the Paramount Theatre.
• Casting Announced for London Premiere of Disney's High School Musical - (5/19/2008)
  Various cast announcements for the London's production of High School Musical.
• Brainy actress plays High School Musical 'geek' - Telegraph (5/16/2008)
  The Telegraph offers a brief bio of actress Claire-Marie Hall who will portray Gabriella Montez in the London run of "High School Musical"
• 'High School Musical' contestants at Disney hope for a shot at reality show - Orlando Sentinel (5/8/2008)
  The Orlando Sentinel talks briefly with several of the young people who auditioned for "High School Musical: Get in the Picture"
• Hundreds Audition For Reality Show Based On 'High School Musical' - Tampa Tribune (5/8/2008)
  The Tampa Tribune reports more than 1,000 young aspiring actors auditioned for "High School Musical: Get in The Picture"
• Tisdale Returns to HSM3 with Police Escort - E! Online (5/5/2008)
  Filming of "High School Musical 3" has begun and E! Online reports a visibly sad Ashley Tisdale was escorted around the set by a police officer who never left her side.
• Massive Crowd Turns Out For First Open Casting Session for - (4/30/2008)
  Despite triple-digit temperatures, a massive crowd of teens turned out Sunday (April 27) in Long Beach for the first open casting call for ABC's new summer reality series, Disney's "High School Musical: Summer Session" (working title). Teens from as far away as Wisconsin, Texas, Colorado, Utah and Washington were among the throngs who gathered for the open audition. Host Nick Lachey welcomed the crowd as they lined up in front of the Long Beach Arena.
• Nick Lachey to host 'HSM' reality show - Hollywood Reporter (4/25/2008)
  According to the Hollywood Reporter, Nick Lachey will host ABC's reality show spinoff of High School Musical.
• 'Musical' woes leave audience singing blues - Star Tribune (4/8/2008)
  The Star Tribune reports various illnesses and injuries affecting Disney's High School Musical various "Troy" performers lead the production to put an actor on stage with script in hand to complete the show.
• 'High School Musical 4' already under way - Hollywood Reporter (4/8/2008)
  According to the Hollywood Reporter, Disney is already working on High School Musical 4. The film will be another TV release.
• High School Musical 3 Senior Year Casting News - (3/24/2008)
  An international casting search involving over 1000 teen actors across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom has led to the casting of three rising young talents -- Matt Prokop, Justin Martin, and Jemma McKenzie-Brown -- as sophomore "Wildcats" in Walt Disney Pictures’ upcoming theatrical production of "High School Musical 3: Senior Year."
• High School Musical 3 Choreographer Hearts Vanessa - High School Musical (3/24/2008)
  High School Musical choreographer Chucky Klapow calls Vanessa Hudgens the "most naturally gifted in picking up the new moves."
• High School Musical star saw ghoul on movie set - (3/14/2008)
  Reports that Zac Efron has been the unfortunate target of jokes from fellow cast members as reports have surfaced that he is convinced he saw a ghost while filming in the haunted Gaiety Theatre.
• Disney Star Tony Oller Talks High School Musical 3 - As the Bell Rings (3/10/2008)
  Tony Oller of the Disney Channel's As the Bell Rings has posted his audition experiences for High School Musical 3 on his MySpace blog.
• ABC heads to 'High School' - High School Musical (3/3/2008)
  ABC is developing a reality competition based on the Disney Channel's popular High School Musical.
• Hemet leukemia patient meets Vanessa Anne Hudgens - (2/29/2008)
  Five-year-old Vivian Gonzalez from Hemet was offered her wish to meet Vanessa Anne Hudgens by the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Orange County and the Inland Empire.
• Beverly skater has role in Disney ice tour - (2/22/2008)
  An interview with Robbie Flynn who performers as Mr. Fulton in Disney's "High School Musical: The Ice Tour"
• More tickets available for 'High School Musical: The Ice Tour' - (2/15/2008)
  "Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour," playing this week at the Resch Center in Ashwaubenon has opened additional tickets for the weekend performances.
• Lohan's sister auditions for 'High School Musical' - High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2/14/2008)
  Lindsay Lohan's younger sister has auditioned for a role in High School Musical 3: Senior Year.
• 'High School Musical,' from Disney film to onstage craze - High School Musical (2/11/2008)
  A look at the stage adaptation of Disney's High School Musical that has been made available to high schools.
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• 'High School Musical' Tour on ABC's 'Dance War' Feb.11 - High School Musical (2/8/2008)
  The cast of the touring production of High School Musical will perform "We're All in This Together," and the finale number on ABC's "Dance War: Bruno vs Carrie Ann" on Monday, February 11
• High School Musical Goes on Stage in Orlando - High School Musical (2/7/2008)
  Brief interview with the cast of the High School Musical stage production currently under way in Orlando.
• Squeaky-Clean Tween Musical - Washington Post (2/7/2008)
  The Washington Post describes the stage production of High School Musical as "The innocence of this pop musical, with its nonthreatening, virtually asexual portrait of teenage romance, is an oasis of harmlessness whose relative artistic merits she is more than happy to leave aside."
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• Disney Interactive Studios Announces High School Musical 2 Work This Out for NintendoDS - (1/30/2008)
  High School Musical: Work This Out! allows fans of the popular Disney Channel movies to dive into the world of the Lava Springs Resort in an all new musical adventure game, featuring storylines extending beyond "High School Musical 2." For the first time on Nintendo DS, High School Musical: Work This Out! features all 10 songs from the movie, and allows players to take their favorite songs from the film on-the-go by using the Nintendo DS as a music player. This unique feature lets players listen to their favorite "High School Musical 2" songs even while the Nintendo DS is closed. The game will be available in April 2008.
• Disney tries to make hits fits in small world - New York Times (1/28/2008)
  The New York Times highlights Disney's worldwide adaptation of the US hit High School Musical.
• High School Musical sets sights on London - Variety (1/28/2008)
  Variety announces the limited engagement of Disney's High School Musical the show begins June 30th at the Apollo Hammersmith Theater.
• ‘High School Musical’ singer to perform at Day of Dance - High School Musical (1/25/2008)
  Drew Seeley who provided the singing voice for Troy in High School Musical will perform at 2p February 23 in Titusville.
• Byng Schools receive grant - (1/24/2008)
  Byng High School in Oklahoma was selected to receive a $5,000 grant from Disney’s High School Musical: the Music in You Grant Program and will perform their version of the hit musical show at the end of April.
• High School Musical on Ice - Niagara Gazette (1/24/2008)
  The Niagara Gazette talks with Arthur Edel from High School Musical: The Ice Show about the show's popularity.
• Can't Get Better Than This For Disney Ice Show Winners - Evening Times (1/24/2008)
  Evening Times competitions winners attend opening night of High School Musical the Ice Show at Braehead Arena in Glasgow.
• Bart Johnson Talks High School Musical 3 - High School Musical (1/22/2008)
  Bart Johnson who plays Wildcats' coach and Troy Bolton's dad in High School Musical shares his excitement about the upcoming third film.
• Disney's 'High School Musical on Ice in Chicago Area - Chicago Sun-Times (1/22/2008)
  The Chicago Sun-Times talks with Chicago area ice skater Hamidah Ahmad who is part of High School Musical on Ice currently performing in Chicago area.
• Disney's High School Musical the Ice Tour 2009 - (1/18/2008)
  The popular High School Musical the Ice Tour is coming back to the Sheffield Arena in 2009. Tickets go on sale January 21st.
• Robinson joins 'Musical' - High School Musical (1/18/2008)
  Charlotte's Jay M Robinson Middle School is performing High School Musical.
• High School Musical star Ashley Tisdale says she has no regrets about nose job - Orlando Sentinel (1/17/2008)
  The Orlando Sentinel talks with High School Musical's Ashley Tisdale about her much publicized nose job.
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• Disney's "High School Musical" Features Original Cast - High School Musical 3: Senior Year (1/15/2008)
  All principal cast members from Disney's "High School Musical" -- Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel, Corbin Bleu and Monique Coleman -- will be reunited on the big screen for Walt Disney Pictures’ upcoming feature film, High School Musical 3: Senior Year
• Local Kids Dine with Disney Star - High School Musical (1/15/2008)
  High School Musical star Corbin Bleu visited St Rose of Lima School in Chula Vista, CA.
• 'Musical' kids return for 'Senior Year' - High School Musical 3 (1/14/2008)
  High School Musical 3 coming to theaters October 24.
• Disney's High School Musical Stage Tour Announces an Additional 25 Markets - (1/8/2008)
  Disney’s High School Musical National Tour, which has played in 17 cities to date since beginning in June 2007, announced today that it will play 25 additional markets before making its final stop at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta in August 2008.
• 'Musical' duplicates, improves on original - Los Angeles Times (12/17/2007)
  The Los Angeles Times reviews the stage version of the Disney Channel movie sensation 'High School Musical' is at the Kodak Theatre.
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• High School Musical Grows Up - High School Musical (12/13/2007)
  Interview with High School Musical's Kaycee Stroh (Martha Cox), Chris Warren Jr (Zeke Baylor), Olesya Rulin (Kelsi Nielsen) and Ryne Sanborn (Jason Cross).
• Ashley Tisdale's Nose Nipped - High School Musical (12/3/2007)
  High School Musical actress Ashley Tisdale has undergone a nose job.
• Disney's High School Musical 2 - Pop Up Edition Premieres Friday Nov 23 - (11/20/2007)
  The pop-up edition of Disney's High School Musical 2 with fun facts, trivia and behind-the-scenes production tricks will premiere Friday, November 23 at 8p ET/PT.
• Hudgens, Tisdale Onboard for High School Musical 3 - US Magazine (11/2/2007)
  According to US Magazine Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale will return for High School Musical 3. The status of other contract negotiations is discussed in the piece.
• Corbin Bleu Continues Contract Talks - (10/29/2007)
  UK paper reports Corbin Bleu is still in negotations for the upcoming High School Musical film.
• Rep Confirms Vanessa Hudgens Not Dumped by Disney - Access Hollywood (10/17/2007)
  Vanessa Hudgens' rep tells Access Hollywood the young actress has not been dumped from the next High School Musical.
• Disney Star Hudgens Sued for Lawyer Fees - ABC News (9/19/2007)
  ABC News reports Disney's High School Musical star Vanessa Hudgens has been sued for $150,000 in lawyer fees.
• Disney's High School Nudie Musical - Motley Fool (9/11/2007)
  The Motley Fool discusses Disney's dilemma following the public release of Vanessa Hudgens' private photos.
• Disney backs star after her apology for nude photo - (9/10/2007)
  Disney issued the following statement following Vanessa Hudgens' apology for a recently released photo of her: "Vanessa has apologized for what was obviously a lapse in judgment."
• 'High School Musical 2' a hit in Asia - Variety (9/10/2007)
  Variety reports Disney's High School Musical 2 was the most-watched show for its premiere in Singapore and Malaysia.
• High School Musical's Hudgens Private Pic Becomes Public - High School Musical (9/7/2007)
  A personal photo of High School Musical celebrity Vanessa Hudgens has surfaced on the internet.
• High School Musical director guided by classics - Orlando Sentinel (9/7/2007)
  The Orlando Sentinel tv critic talks with High School Musical 2 director / choreographer Kenny Ortega.
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• Dance-Along Telecast of High School Musical 2 to air Sep 8 - (9/4/2007)
  Joined by many of the talented dancers seen in the movie, the cast will break down the steps to the opening and closing musical dance numbers, "What Time Is It" and "All For One," into a series of easy-to-learn dance steps designed by Emmy Award-winning choreographers Kenny Ortega, Charles "Chucky" Klapow and Bonnie Story. Log on to DisneyChannel.com for Dance-Along printable instructions to practice the choreography and join in during the "High School Musical 2 Dance-Along" premiere.
• High School Musical on Tour - HIgh School Musical (8/31/2007)
  Visit the official site to view the schedule for Disney's tour of HIgh School Musical.
• Rumors Private Pics of Vanessa Hudgens to Surface - High School Musical (8/31/2007)
  Several tabloids are reporting personal intimate photos High School Musical's Vanessa Hudgens took for her co-star and boyfriend Zac Efron have been obtained by a third party and are expected to surface.
• Disney phenomenon plays in Tucson in January - High School Musical (8/31/2007)
  The touring production of Disney's High School Musical will be in Tucson Januaary 2- 6. Tickets will go on sale to the public November 4th.
• "High School Musical" heartthrob stops by Channel 3 - (8/31/2007)
  Corbin Bleu is in Cleveland as part of a 40 city tour around the country.
• 'HSM 2' is most popular in class - High School Musical 2 (8/30/2007)
  For its second week High School Musical 2 keeps the top spot on the Billboard charts.
• 'Musical' stage show hits Canada - (8/29/2007)
  High School Musical the stage show has begun its 18-day run in Toronto.
• Disney After Dark - (8/28/2007)
  Aspiring performers used to be sniffy about working in shows at Disneyland Paris. Not any more, finds Patrick Barkham, talking about recent auditions for a High School Musical show at the theme park.
• Gaming With 'High School Musical' Crowd - High School Musical (8/28/2007)
  Review of the video game based on High School Musical. The Nintendo DS games uses 12 songs from the two films.
• High School Musical writer bopped right to the top - Orlando Sentinel (8/27/2007)
  The Orlando Sentinel reports what started as a "fun little movie" for screenwriter Peter Barsocchini has turned into an unexpected hit franchise.
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• What's Efron doing after graduation? - Los Angeles Times (8/27/2007)
  The Los Angeles Times asks what does the future hold for Zac Efron who starred in Disney's High School Musical films.
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• High School 2 Is Music to Disney.com's Ears - (8/24/2007)
  Disney.com averaged more than 1.4 million unique visitors per day leading up to August 17
• 'School' soundtrack at top of class - High School Musical 2 (8/22/2007)
  Disney Channel's High School Musical 2 soundtrack premiered at the top of the charfts.
• 'High School Musical' Kids Soaking Up Success - Billboard (8/22/2007)
  Billboard discusses the success of High School Musical 2 and talks briefly with Corbin Bleu who plays Chad Danforth.
• 'Musical 2' puts cable in spotlight - Hollywood Reporter (8/21/2007)
  The Hollywood Reporter highlights the ratings success of Disney's High School Musical 2.
• 'High School Musical 2' Sets Record - High School Musical 2 (8/20/2007)
  The premiere of High School Musical 2 on Friday, Aug. 17, 2007, drew an estimated audience of 17.2 million, which would make it the most-watched basic cable program ever, according to Nielsen Media Research.
• 'High School Musical 2' aces test - Variety (8/20/2007)
  Variety offers brief remarks by Disney Channel Worldwide Entertainment president Gary Marsh the weekend of the High School Musical 2 premiere. While the show received record breaking Nielsen numbers it is hard to truly know the viewership as many held viewing parties for the occasion.
• Move Over Mickey, A New Franchise At Disney - New York Times (8/20/2007)
  The New York Times talks about the successful debut of High School Musical 2.
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• 'High School' upstages TV records - (8/20/2007)
  "For months we've been askng kids "What Time Is It?" and it's exciting to finally get the answer .. it's time for record-breaking ratings," said Anne Sweeney, co-chair of Disney Media Networks and president of Disney-ABC Television Group.
• Disney Parlays 'High School Musical' Phenomenon Into Franchise - Bloomberg (8/17/2007)
  Bloomberg highlights the success of High School Musical and talks about the various ways Disney capitalized on the franchise.
• Trio of Disney stars trendsetters for teens - High School Musical (8/17/2007)
  The ladies of High School Musical talk about fashion.
• High School Musical The Imagined 10 Year Reunion - Zap2It (8/17/2007)
  Zap2It has some fun envisioning the Wildcats 10 year reunion.
• 'HIgh School Musical' stars spark Disneyland frenzy - Orange County Register (8/16/2007)
  The Orange County Register highlights the various activities surrounding the premiere of High School Musical 2 at the Disneyland Resort.
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• High School Musical 2 Wake Up Call - High School Musical (8/16/2007)
  You can schedule a wake-up call from High School Musical's Sharpay or Chad thanks to a partnership between Wal-Mart and Disney.
• The REAL High School Musical - Christian Science Monitor (8/16/2007)
  The Christian Science Monitor describes the residual impact of the High School Musical phenomenon.
• 'High School Musical 2,' the Disney movie that did it, does it again - Detroit Free Press (8/15/2007)
  The Detroit Free Press gives High School Musical 2 3 out of 4 stars. The film's director-choreographer Kenny Ortega knew the original had potential, upon the film's completion he gathered the cast and told them, "I really believe your lives are going to change."
• Forbes Kids Rule - Forbes (8/15/2007)
  Forbes focuses on children's music success.
• High School Musical On Stage in Chicago - Financial Times (8/15/2007)
  The Financial Times reviews the Chicago production of High School Musical.
• California Native Zac Efron - High School Musical (8/14/2007)
  A brief biography of California native Zac Efron who stars in High School Musical.
• Blog from the Disneyland Resort's High School Musical 2 Premiere - High School Musical 2 (8/14/2007)
  Images and highlights from the Disneyland Resort's premiere of High School Musical 2 including interviews with the cast.
• Head Back to School with ''High School Musical: Makin' the Cut!'' Now Available for Nintendo DS - (8/14/2007)
  As "High School Musical" fever sweeps the nation, Disney Interactive Studios invites fans to get in the game with the first official "High School Musical" video game, "High School Musical: Makin' the Cut!" for the Nintendo DS(TM) - now available at retail outlets nationwide.
• The little 'Musical' that could - Los Angeles Times (8/13/2007)
  The Los Angeles Times focuses on High School Musical director / choreographer Kenny Ortega.
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• Hot Summer for Cable Networks - Associated Press (8/13/2007)
  The Associated Press talks about the upcoming premiere of the Disney Channel's High School Musical 2. In the article, Scott Garner, Disney Channel's senior vice president for programming is quoted, "If I was a betting man, I would say it would probably be a (ratings) milestone in cable television this year."
• HSM2's class action - Los Angeles Times (8/13/2007)
  The Los Angeles Times critic Lewis Segal describes High School Musical 2 as a suitable sequel featuring many of the same elements that made the original at hit with teens.
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• Learn to dance like High School Musical 2 Cast - High School Musical 2 (8/10/2007)
  Prepare for the upcoming High School Musical 2 when Choreographer Charles "Chucky" Klapow guides you through the steps to the film's "All for One" chorus.
• Can 'High School Musical' do it again? and Making of Video - USA Today (8/10/2007)
  USA Today talks about the success of the Disney Channel's High School Musical and examines the possibility the sequel will follow in it footprints.
• Five Questions with High School Musical's Corbin Bleu - High School Musical 2 (8/10/2007)
  Corbin Bleu who plays Chad in High School Musical 2 answers five questions about the movie and more!
• Vanessa Hudgens Says Zac Efron Looks 'Hot' On Rolling Stone Cover - High School Musical 2 (8/10/2007)
  As the premiere of High School Musical 2 gets closer the cast of the hit tween film is appearing within the pages of numerous popular magazines.
• Zac Efron, the New American Heart Throb - Rolling Stone (8/9/2007)
  Rolling Stone interviews High School Musical star Zac Efron.
• High School Musical 2 Debuts Early on VOD Systems - Newsday (8/9/2007)
  Newsday announces High School Musical 2 begins today via Disney On Demand subscription service from Cablevision iO and Verizon FIOS TV. The film will officially debut on the Disney Channel August 17th.
• How a High School Musical 2 Star Lost 30 Lbs - People Video (8/9/2007)
  High School Musical 2 actress KayCee Stroh tells People how she lost 30 lbs.
• How Disney almost dropped the ball on a 'Musical' megahit - Chicago Tribune (8/8/2007)
  Initially licensed to school and community groups, the tween hit TV movie is in demand by large venues too. The Chicago Tribune highlights the challenges of licensing High School Musical to amateur theaters.
• Chicago Area High School Musical productions compared - Chicago Tribune (8/8/2007)
  The Chicago Tribune compares the various live productions of High School Musical available in the Chicagoland area.
• Bop to the Top - (7/27/2007)
  How the Disney Channel, longtime laggard to Nickelodeon, grew into the most potent marketing platform in Hollywood.
• Disney's 'High School' hype - CNNMoney (7/24/2007)
  The sequel to the Disney Channel's popular 'High School Musical' airs Aug. 17 and CNNMoney talks about how the singing teens have become a lucrative franchise for the House of Mouse.
• Taking his 'fabulousness' in stride - Baltimore Sun (7/20/2007)
  The Baltimore Sun offers a brief look at how Zac Efron handles his newfound fame.
• Efron Sings in High School Musical 2 - High School Musical 2 (7/16/2007)
  Zac Efron's singing voice will be heard in High School Musical 2 which premieres on the Disney Channel August 17th.
• Disney Announces U.K. High School Musical Tour - Playbill (7/5/2007)
  Playbill announces the stage version of High School Musical will tour the UK beginning January 23, 2008
• High School Musical at North Shore - Playbill (7/5/2007)
  Playbill offers images from The North Shore Music Theatre's production of Disney's High School Musical.
• Disney's High School Musical Begins National Tour June 26 - Playbill (6/27/2007)
  Playbill announces the national tour of High School Musical.
• 'High School' lesson - Detroit Free Press (6/25/2007)
  The Detroit Free Press talks about the stage production of High School Musical which begins its tour of North America on Tuesday in Detroit.
• Teen Mags Experience Bump Thanks to High School Musical - New York Times (5/29/2007)
  The New York Times discusses the teen magazine industry. They report the mags saw circulation rise by as much as 25 percent as tweens sought more information on the stars of High School Musical and anticipate another bump later this year with the film's sequel.
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• Radio Disney World Premiere Music from High School Musical 2 - High School Musical 2 (5/24/2007)
  Radio Disney will hold the "Planet Premiere" of "What Time Is It", the first single from High School Musical 2 on Friday, May 25th at 8:00 am ET with replays during each airshift. The opening number from the sequel features Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel, Corbin Bleu, and Monique Coleman.
• Lawsuit Filed Against Disney Regarding High School Musical - High School Musical (5/11/2007)
  Paul Cozby who wrote a show entitled High School Musical which will get a Manhattan reading on May 21st has filed suit against Disney "claiming they stole his idea, claiming they infringed upon his trademark title [and] seeking damages and seeking an injunction" against the use of the title by Disney and, essentially, the continuation of the property.
• Cast Announced for High School Musical National Tour; Bohmer, Harvey Co-Star - High School Musical (5/11/2007)
  Article about the road production of Disney's High School Musical including its anticipated touring schedule.
• Rumors Surrounding High School Musical So. American Tour - E! Online (5/10/2007)
  E! Online gossip columnist Ted Casablanca dishes about the perks High School Musical star Vanessa Hudgens that were used to entice her to be a part of the South American music tour.
• Disney scores with High School Musical Concert - New York Daily News (5/4/2007)
  The New York Daily News talks about the Disney Channel's show about the High School Musical Concert tour.
• 'High School Musical 2' Gets August Premiere - Zap2It (5/1/2007)
  Zap2It announces the Friday, August 17th Disney Channel premiere of High School Musical 2.
• Behind the Scenes of the Upcoming DConcert High School Musical - High School Musical (4/4/2007)
  At the end of this month Disney.com will present the High School Musical D*Concert. Visit the site now to view a behind the scenes video.
• 'High School Musical' expands tour - Variety (3/22/2007)
  Variety announces the High School Musical tour which features a live orchestra and a cast of 35 begins in Detroit on June 26th. The "Ice Tour" launches Sept 29 at Madison Square Gardens.
• Sure Enough, Sharpay likes Sharpies - High School Musical (3/14/2007)
  A look at Ashley Tisdale of High School Musical whose new CD Headstrong is on sale.
• 'High School Musical' Hits the Ice - Associated Press (3/13/2007)
  The Associated Press reports Disney's mega-hit High School Musical begins its "on Ice" tour, August 31.
• Disney's winning tune - Malaysia News (3/2/2007)
  The Malaysia News announces the Disney Channel's interactive poll asking viewers to determine elements of High School Musical 2 recorded more than 29 million votes in the US and approximately 16 million additional votes globally.
• Zizzle Launches High School Musical Electronic Toy Line - (2/12/2007)
  Press release announcing High School Musical electronic toys from Zizzle that will hit store shelves this Summer.
• High School Musical "Soaring and Flying" to the Big Screen - High School Musical (2/12/2007)
  Disney Channel hit High School Musical sequel heading to the big screen.
• "High School Musical" spinning off to multiplex - Orlando Sentinel (2/8/2007)
  The Orlando Sentinel reports Disney's High School Musical 3 - Haunted High School Musical will hit theaters.
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• Disney kid grows up with CD - Dallas Morning News (2/6/2007)
  Dallas Morning News takes a look at the career of Ashley Tisdale of High School Musical.
• Disney rides 'High School Musical' Wave - Associated Press (2/5/2007)
  In this Associated Press article Gary Marsh, Disney Channel's entertainment president talks about the success of High School Musical and identifies five ingredients to a successful Disney Channel production.
• High School Musical's Ortega Wins DGA Honor - High School Musical (2/5/2007)
  Kenny Ortega won the Directors Guild of America award for Children's Programs for High School Musical
• Kids flock to 'High School Musical' sequel auditions - Salt Lake Tribune (1/26/2007)
  The Salt Lake Tribune reports over a thousand of teen hopefuls tried out for High School Musical 2 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
• High School Musical Celebrates One Year Anniversary with Special, Jan 20 - Disney Channel (1/19/2007)
  The Disney Channel will celebrate the one year anniversary of High School Musical with a special presenation of the hit film featuring footage from its various global versions.
• Disney Two-for-Two in 2007 - Mediaweek (1/17/2007)
  Mediaweek reports the Disney Channel premiere of Jump In! drew 8.17 million viewers making it the most-watched program in the network's history. High School Musical drew 7.76 million viewers in its premiere.
• Disney Channel's High School Musical 2 to Air in August - Playbill (1/17/2007)
  Playbill announces High School Musical 2 will air in August on the Disney Channel. There are also plans for High School Musical on Ice.
• Bleu's Clues - (1/16/2007)
  Corbin Bleu planned on a medical career but selected to follow his passion for performing.
• Disney phenomenon is hottest ticket in tween town - High School Musical (1/16/2007)
  A mom talks about her participation in the High School Musical phenomenon.
• Mighty 'Musical' - High School Musical (1/12/2007)
  Another look at Disney's High School Musical.
• Mouse House's booming room - Orlando Sentinel (1/12/2007)
  The Orlando Sentinel talks about the upcoming Disney Channel programming including High School Musical 2.
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• Disney's Musical - Goofy long-term success or Mickey Mouse fluke? - High School Musical (1/10/2007)
  A look into the future for Disney's High School Musical.
• High School Musical is The One that they Want - High School Musical (1/9/2007)
  Interview with Bay Area high school students about their love of the Disney Channel hit High School Musical.
• High School Musical Rules '06 Album Sales - E! Online (1/5/2007)
  E! Online reports Disney Channel's soundtrack for High School Musical topped the 2006 sales charts with 3.7 million. The soundtrack set various records in sales and charts. Disney also scored a win with the soundtrack to Hannah Montana.
• Corbin Bleu is on Stage, Back on TV - Associated Press (1/5/2007)
  The Associated Press describes Corbin Bleu's experiences in light of his success in High School Musical.
• Interview with Stars of High School Musical - High School Musical (1/3/2007)
  High School Musical stars talk with the Toronto Sun following their sold out performance at Air Canada Centre.
• High School Musical Stars -- What's Next? - Entertainment Weekly (1/3/2007)
  Entertainment Weekly highlights the ongoing careers of the stars of the Disney Channel's breakout hit High School Musical.
• 'High School Musical' graduates to the big time - High School Musical (12/26/2006)
  High School Musical star Corbin Bleu talks about the concert tour, his upcoming projects and the fun he's having riding the film's success.
• 5 questions for Ashley Tisdale - Charlotte Observer (12/21/2006)
  The Charlotte Observer talks with High School Musical's Sharpay, actress Ashley Tisdale.
• 'High School Musical' is brought to life at the Key - High School Musical (12/12/2006)
  Review of the High School Musical concert performed in Seattle, Washington. The concert tour continues through January 28th.
• High School Musical dropout - Los Angeles Times (12/7/2006)
  The Los Angeles Times takes a look at how Disney's High School Musical didn't collect a Grammy.
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• Disney's High School Musical Draws Asian Viewers - High School Musical (12/1/2006)
  Disney's High School Musical experiences success in the Asian markets.
• Disney's High School Musical Tour Starts - Associated Press (11/29/2006)
  The Associated Press briefly discussing the High School Musical concert tour which begins tonight in San Diego.
• High School Musical 2 to Be Film in St. George - High School Musical 2 (11/20/2006)
  Dinsey's High School Musical 2 will film in Utah's St. George.
• 'High School Musical' the concert - USA Today (11/15/2006)
  USA Today highlights the upcoming High School Musical tour.
• 'Musical' tickets to go on sale - High School Musical (11/14/2006)
  Ticket sales for the Disney High School Musical concert in Cincinnati, OH began today. The concert date is January 13th.
• 'High School Musical' Gets Animated - High School Musical (11/9/2006)
  Zac Efron of High School Musical will make a guest star appearance in the Disney Channel's The Replacements set to air November 18th.
• High School Musical-The Concert Tickets On Sale Nov 4 - (11/3/2006)
  On Saturday, November 4 ticket sales begin for the 40-city tour. The tour itself is scheduled to launch Nov. 30 from San Diego and continue through Jan. 28, 2007 at its final stop in Las Vegas.
• Disney's High School Musical Coming To Local Theater - (10/20/2006)
  The Twin Cities Children's Theatre Company will perform "Disney's High School Musical" in January
• Severna Park High to stage Disney's 'High School Musical' - (10/17/2006)
  Severna Park High to become first school in Maryland to stage Disney's 'High School Musical'
• Disney tries to make the most of "High School Musical" - (9/25/2006)
  Jim Hill tracks the success of this Disney Channel original. Which -- in just eight short months -- has gone from being a television phenomenon to a full-fledged franchise.
• BVITV singing as musical movie hits the high notes - High School Musical (9/8/2006)
  The international success of High School Musical.
• High School Musical Will Have Its Equity Premiere in Atlanta in Early 2007 - High School Musical (9/5/2006)
  Disney Theatricals' High School Musical will have its professional premiere Jan. 13-21, 2007, at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta.
• Summer Camp Kids Mount "High School Musical" Premiere - New York Times (8/18/2006)
  The New York Times announces the debut of High School Musical by a group at summer camp in the Catskill Mountains.
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• "Camp: Site Gets First Dibs on Stage Version of High School Musical - Playbill (8/1/2006)
  Playbill reports the first stage production of Disney's High School Musical has been awarded to Stagedoor Manor - a summer theater camp.
• Disney's Musical Heads to Latin America - Reuters (7/31/2006)
  Reuters reports Disney's High School Musical premiered on Brazilian tv July 30th and will air throughout the rest of Latin America on August 6th. The films will dubbed in Portuguese and Spanish.
• More 'Musical" themes for Disney Channel - Orlando Sentinel (7/21/2006)
  The Orlando Sentinel talks about High School Musical's success in part as a result what Gary Marsh, president of entertainment for Disney Channel Worldwide called its "emotional honesty". The article also briefly touches on the upcoming film Read It and Weep.
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• How Disney Created a Pop Phenom - High School Musical (7/17/2006)
  How did High School Musical a basic-cable TV movie, become a genuine pop-culture phenomenon? It wasn't an accident.
• High School Musical Downloads - High School Musical (7/13/2006)
  Ringtones and cellphone screen savers featuring High School Musical characters and melodies.
• Disney high on 'Musical' - High School Musical (7/12/2006)
  Rich Ross, president of Disney Channel Worldwide talks about the successful High School Musical which was filmed in Utah.
• High School Musical Receives 6 Emmy Nods - High School Musical (7/6/2006)
  The Disney Channel's highly successful High School Musical received 6 nominations including Outstanding Children's Programming, Outstanding Directing, Outstanding Choreography, Outstanding Casting, and two in the Outstanding Music and Lyrics category for songs -- "Get'cha Head in the Game" and "Breaking Free).
• High School Musical's Ashley Tisdale Visits The Lion King - High School Musical (6/30/2006)
  Image of Ashley Tisdale, who played villainous Sharpay Evans in Disney's hit TV movie High School Musical stops by The Lion King.
• High School Musical's Zac Efron to Play Link in Hairspray Film - High School Musical (6/27/2006)
  High School Musical's Zac Efron will play Link Larkin in the big screen adaptation of Hairspray.
• Hit a High Note with Mattel's New ''High School Musical'' DVD Board Game - (6/22/2006)
  The High School Musical DVD Game allows players to be one of the six main characters from the movie - Gabriella, Troy, Sharpay, Ryan, Taylor and Chad - and respond to DVD-based questions and challenges in four categories, including "Actual or SO Not!," "Song," "Dance" and "Relationships and Trivia."
• High School Musical Star Lands Record Deal - High School Musical (6/13/2006)
  High School Musical's Vanessa Anne Hudgens will release her debut CD this fall with the Hollywood Records label.
• Disney Bursts Into Song, Profits - Forbes (6/5/2006)
  Forbes discusses Disney's success with High School Musical.
• Disney to make Bollywood version of High School Musical Hit - High School Musical (5/26/2006)
  Reports that Disney is working on a Bollywood feature film version of High School Musical as well as a TV version re-shot with Spanish speaking actors for Latin markets.
• High School Musical moves 400,000 DVDs on first day - High School Musical (5/25/2006)
  The popular Disney Channel film High School Musical sold 400,000 DVDs on its first day.
• High School Musical Arrives on DVD Tuesday, May 23 - High School Musical (5/22/2006)
  You can own the Disney Channel hit High School Musical tomorrow Tuesday, May 23.
• Not Quite Rock-and-Roll 'High School' - Washington Post (5/22/2006)
  The Washington Post reviews High School Musical which hits shelves tomorrow.
• High School Musical Disney's Wholesome Blockbuster - High School Musical (5/18/2006)
  A review of the success of the Disney Channel's High School Musical which arrives on DVD Tuesday.
• Disney Launches ''High School Musical" Products at Limited Too - (5/4/2006)
  Disney Consumer Products will launch a new line of tween merchandise inspired by the smash-hit "High School Musical," a Disney Channel Original Movie that made history across multiple media platforms. The line will launch this month exclusively at over 500 Limited Too stores nationwide and at 100 of the retailer's Justice Stores. "High School Musical" merchandise will combine the fun and spirited themes of the movie with catchy phrases from the original soundtrack and the likenesses of the movie's cast. Both stores will carry a selection of unique tee shirts and other merchandise that will enhance customer connection with this movie phenomenon.
• High School Rocks Cable Rating - High School Musical (4/25/2006)
  The Disney Channel's 12th showing of High School Musical ranked as the third-most-viewed basic cable program last week.
• Is High School Musical Grease for a new age? - Orlando Sentinel (4/21/2006)
  The Orlando Sentinel highlights the success of the Disney Channel film High School Musical.
• Record Breaking Disney Channel Musical Sensation Debuts on Disney DVD May 23 - High School Musical (4/20/2006)
  High School Musical Encore Edition DVD contains two versions of the movie (Original Version and Sing Along Version) and DVD bonuses Including 'Learning the Moves' With Acclaimed Choreographer Kenny Ortega, a Never-Before-Seen Music Video, Behind-The-Scenes Feature & More!
• 'High School Musical' Soundtrack Certifies Double Platinum; CD Is #1 Top Selling Album Year-to-Date - (4/14/2006)
  The soundtrack to the smash hit Disney Channel Original Movie "High School Musical" has been certified double platinum by the R.I.A.A. The CD currently is #4 on the Billboard Top 200 chart with 181,350 units scanned for the week. The album experienced a 10% sales increase this week and continues its extraordinary sales growth for the twelfth consecutive week.
• A Hit Disney Musical Franchise - Hartford Courant (4/12/2006)
  The Hartford Courant talks about the variety of projects that will be born out of the success of the Disney Channel's High School Musical.
• Disney's High School Musical Avail. for Local Productions in Fall - High School Musical (4/7/2006)
  Disney Theatricals Productions announces a version of High School Musical will be made available for local productions this Fall through Music Theatre International.
• Disney Channel Hit High School Musical Will Get a Stage Musical - High School Musical (4/6/2006)
  Disney Theatricals Productions has announced it will release a stage version of the Disney Channel's successful TV musical High School Musical.
• Disney TV sensation "High School Musical" launches juggernaut - Salt Lake Tribune (3/27/2006)
  The Salt Lake Tribune discusses the success of the Disney Channel's High School Musical and the various ways Disney has franchised the hit film.
• 'School' is in session - Variety (3/23/2006)
  Variety reports the soundtrack to Disney Channel's High School Musical has had sales increases over the past nine weeks and tops the charts again.
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• 'High School Musical' sold on iTunes - Disney Channel (3/17/2006)
  The Disney Channel hit High School Musical is the first full-length feature film to be sold by iTunes.
• High School Musical Disney Channel Airing, March 10 Offers Dance-Along - (3/7/2006)
  "High School Musical" Dance-Along has the stars show viewers the step-by-step moves of Wildcat Dance (for the song "We're All in This Together") and the hip-hop basketball jam (for "Get'cha Head in the Game"). The event airs March 10 at 8 PM (ET). Check your local listings.
• What Is 'High School Musical' And How Did It Get To #1? - MTV (3/2/2006)
  MTV showcases Disney's hit High School Musical which climbed the charts to the #1 spot for 7 weeks.
• Disney Channel Hit High School Musical Airs Tonight - High School Musical (2/28/2006)
  The Disney Channel will offer the hit High School Musical tonight. Check your local listings for showtimes.
• Dual-Version DVD of High School Musical Hits Stores in May - High School Musical (2/28/2006)
  Walt Disney Home Entertainment showcase High School Musical on DVD with two versions of the film - the original telecast version and a sing-along version, displaying lyrics on screen during musical numbers.
• Disney Records "High School Musical" Soundtrack Ships Gold and Offers Two Gold Singles - High School Musical (2/16/2006)
  Accolades keep rolling in for Walt Disney Records' High School Musical soundtrack as it ships gold (572,259 units shipped) this week, with certification by the RIAA expected next week. The record-breaking Disney Channel Original Movie soundtrack also has generated two gold singles this week -- "Breaking Free" and "Get'cha Head in the Game."
• Disney Channel's High School Musical Re-Airs Feb 13; DVD and Sequel Developing - High School Musical (2/13/2006)
  High School Musical will re-air February 13th at 8p.
• Disney Channel Soundtrack High School Musical Sales Rank #3 - High School Musical (2/9/2006)
  The Disney Channel soundtrack High School Musical was #1 at Amazon.com yesterday and today it is listed at #3.
• A Musical for Tweens Captures Its Audience - New York Times (2/8/2006)
  The New York Times discusses the success of the Disney Channel original High School Musical.
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• Disney Channel's High School Musical Soundtrack Climbs Charts - High School Musical (2/3/2006)
  The soundtrack for the Disney Channel's High School Musical has been named "Greatest Gainer" for this week's Billboard 200, climbing to #10 from #58 last week.
• Disney Channel High School Musical Rates High for TV Debut and Soundtrack - High School Musical (2/1/2006)
  High School Musical scored record ratings for the channel and its soundtrack was a "Pacesetter" on the Billboard 200.
• Disney Makes Karaoke Version of Musical - High School Musical (1/20/2006)
  The Disney Channel's High School Musical premieres on Friday with a special showing on Saturday where the lyrics will be displayed on the screen.
• High School Musical Airs Three Ways in Three Nights - High School Musical, (1/20/2006)
  High School Musical, a song and dance-filled Disney Channel Original Movie, tells the story of two high school students -- Troy, a popular basketball player and Gabriella, a shy, brainy newcomer -- who share a secret passion for singing. When these two seemingly polar opposites decide to audition for the leads in the school musical, it wreaks havoc on East High's rigid social order. This movie premieres Friday, January 20 at 8p. Saturday night at 8p the showing will feature sing-along lyrics and the Sunday January 22nd encore will feature an exclusive one-time-only featurette on the making of the film.
• Original Film High School Musical Premieres Friday - High School Musical (1/19/2006)
  On Friday, January 20th at 8p / 7pC the Disney Channel will premiere their original film High School Musical.

 

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