High School Musical

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Icon Jason Donovan * will play Coach Bolton and Disney royalty KayCee Stroh ( High School Musical Trilogy ) stars as Ms Darbus in Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL . They join the previously announced Tobias Turley ( ITV’s Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream ), Leonor Correia ( Six ), Caitlin Tipping ( Frozen ) and Luke Bayer ( Titanique ) as Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay and Ryan respectively. Based on the hit Disney Channel Original Movie - join Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High as they navigate the highs and lows of first love, friendships, and self-discovery — all while juggling classes, basketball games, auditions and the expectations of their peers. This fresh and exciting new production will transform the Lowry’s Lyric Theatre into an immersive East High experience, with extended staging and on-stage seating that puts the audience right in the middle of the game. Co-directed by Hope Mill Theatre founders Joseph Houston and William Whelton , with a book by David Simpatico and music adapted, arranged and produced by Bryan Louiselle , this is High School Musical like you’ve never seen it before. Featuring all the hit songs from the original film, including Breaking Free, We’re All In This Together, Stick to the Status Quo, Get’cha Head in the Game and many more. *Jason will not be performing in the shows on Saturday 19 September. Hope Mill Theatre and Chris Harper Productions in association with Lowry are delighted to announce that Harry Judd will star in the final two shows of Disney’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL at Lowry, Salford on Saturday 19 September 2026 before transferring to London’s Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre from 12 October 2026 – 3 January 2027. HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL is produced by Hope Mill Theatre, Chris Harper Productions with Lowry with general management by Chris Harper Productions. Reviews 'AN ABSOLUTE HIT! Infectious music, uplifting choreography...an unforgettably fresh production" - Manchester Evening News ★★★★★ 'an unforgettable production on a scale that needs to be seen to be believed' - The Theatre Talk 'If we could go and see this show every single night, we would- it is absolutely brilliant.' - The Manc 'We're definitely still all in this together.' - I Love Manchester