For those who have somehow allowed the Disney film pass them by, High School Musical has turned into something of a phenomenon, boasting a huge army of fans all over the world. Essentially a modern retelling of Romeo and Juliet, it tells the story of Troy and Gabriella, two members of rival groups trying out for the leads in the production of the school's musical. A classic tale of love and influence, High School Musical has captivated young people from all over the globe and the live stage version promises to be even more exciting!

 

THE JOCKS

• Troy Bolton :  captain of the basketball team
  (solo & duets, lead actor)
• Chad Danforth:  number two on the basketball team, Troy 's best friend (solo lines, lead actor)
•  Zeke Baylor:  has a secret passion for baking
  (solo lines, lead actor)
• Jason: the strong, silent type
• Other Jocks 

THE THESPIANS

• Sharpay Evans:  president of the Drama Club  (solo & duets, lead actor, heavy dance)
• Ryan Evans:  vice-president of the Drama Club, twin sister to Sharpay (solo & duets, lead actor, heavy dance)
• James:  an earthworm expressionist (solo lines)
• Susan:  overwrought with emotion (solo lines)
• Cathy:  a little too eager (solo lines)
• Alan:   has a flair for couture (solo lines)
• Cyndra:  has operatic aspirations (solo lines)
• Performance Art Kids (solo lines)
• Other Thespians

THE BRAINIACS

• Gabriella Montez:  the shy new girl at school (solo & duets, lead actor)
• Taylor McKessie:  president of the Science club (solo lines, lead actor)
• Martha Cox:  has a secret passion for hip-hop (solo lines, supporting actor)
•  Kratnoff:  a history buff
•  Other Braniacs

THE SKATER DUDES

• Ripper:  has a secret passion for the cello (solo lines)
• Mongo:  a little slow on the uptake
• Other skater dudes

OTHER STUDENTS

• Jack Scott:  the PA announcer, aka the Velvet Fog of East High (nonsinger, lead actor)
• Kelsi Neilson:  the mousey composer of Juliet of Romeo (solo lines, lead actor)
• Wildcat Cheerleaders
• Party Kids: guest in ski-lodge flashback
• Fans/Spectators at basketball championship game
• Rebels in cafeteria scene

THE ADULTS

• Karaoke MC:  voiceover in ski-lodge flashback
• Ms. Darbus:   drama teacher (nonsinger, lead actor)
• Coach Bolton:  basketball coach, Troy 's dad  (nonsinger, lead actor)
• Ms. Tenny:  voiceover chemistry teacher
• Moderator:   voiceover science decathlon moderator