High School Musical 2008 - Articles Page 19

Run Time:
2 hours 10 minutes with interval
Opened: July 1, 2008
Closing: August 31, 2008

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Disney's High School Musical is a contemporary musical comedy about the story of two teenagers - Troy Bolton, super-popular captain of the basketball team, and Gabriella Montez, super-smart transfer student and a genius in science class - who try to navigate the tricky currents of peer pressure to follow their dream and score the leads in the big school show.

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High School Musical - 2008 - West End Articles Page 19

South Africa's 'Sophie' Nominated For Naledi Award
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 15, 2010


Carmen Pretorius has been nominated for a Naledi Award in the category of Best Performance In A Musical (Female) for her performance as Gabriella Montez in the South African run of High School Musical.

UK HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 Tour Shutters Three Months Early; Now Closes 2/27
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2010


Whatsonstage.com is reporting that the UK tour of High School Musical 2: Live on Stage will close three months early. The production, a follow-up to the wildly successful original High School Musical, was initially scheduled to close on 29 May, 2010 after launching at London's New Wimbledon Theatre on 22 August. It will now take its final bow on 27 February, 2010.

Amas Musical Theatre Presents SIGNS OF LIFE at Marjorie S. Deane Little Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2010


Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Producing Artistic Director) and Snap-Two Productions' new musical Signs of Life opens on Thursday, February 25 at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theatre.

STAGE TUBE: Corbin Bleu - 'My Focus is the show,' Talks HEIGHTS
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 18, 2010


Corbin Bleu is the first star of the popular High School Musical film franchise to hit Broadway as he has stepped into the role of bodega owner Usnavi in IN THE HEIGHTS. BroadwayWorld.com brings you his most recent interview with PIX in which he discusses how he prepped for the role, and details of his long audition.

Photo Coverage: Jordin Sparks Visits Corbin Bleu IN THE HEIGHTS
by Peter James Zielinski - Feb 12, 2010


Corbin Bleu is the first star of the popular High School Musical film franchise to hit Broadway as he steps into the role of bodega owner Usnavi in IN THE HEIGHTS. Bleu will remain in the show through April 25, 2010. Jordin Sparks attended the show on Friday night, February 12th and BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture her backstage! Sparks was the youngest winner ever of AMERICAN IDOL, doing so at the age of 17 for the shows' sixth season. She has since sold more than 9 million albums worldwide.

TV: Corbin Bleu Goes IN THE HEIGHTS!
by Robert Diamond - Feb 5, 2010


Corbin Bleu is the first star of the popular High School Musical film franchise to hit Broadway as he steps into the role of bodega owner Usnavi in IN THE HEIGHTS. BroadwayWorld.com has got extensive, high-def footage of Corbin in the show!

Amas Musical Theatre's SIGNS OF LIFE Opens February 16
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 3, 2010


Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Producing Artistic Director) in association with Snap-Two Productions, Inc. will present the World Premiere of Signs of Life a new musical, with book by Peter Ullian, lyrics by Len Schiff, music by Joel Derfner, music direction by Michael Pettry, and directed by Jeremy Dobrish.

Photo Coverage: Backstage with Corbin Bleu at IN THE HEIGHTS
by Walter McBride - Jan 26, 2010


Corbin Bleu is the first star of the popular High School Musical film franchise to hit Broadway as he steps into the role of bodega owner Usnavi in IN THE HEIGHTS. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture his first curtain call!

Photo Coverage: Corbin Bleu's First IN THE HEIGHTS Curtain Call
by Walter McBride - Jan 26, 2010


Corbin Bleu is the first star of the popular High School Musical film franchise to hit Broadway as he steps into the role of bodega owner Usnavi in IN THE HEIGHTS. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture his first curtain call!

Photo Flash: Corbin Bleu Joins IN THE HEIGHTS
by Robert Diamond - Jan 20, 2010


Corbin Bleu will be the first star of the popular High School Musical film franchise to hit Broadway when he steps into the role of bodega owner Usnavi in IN THE HEIGHTS. Bleu will star in the show from January 25 - April 25, 2010. Corbin Bleu starred in the Emmy-award winning Disney Channel Original Movie 'High School Musical' and its sequel, 'High School Musical 2' alongside Zac Efron, Vanessa Anne Hudgens, and Ashley Tisdale. Bleu plays, Chad , the devoted basketball player and best friend to Troy (Efron). 'High School Musical 2' premiered to 18 million viewers, making it the highest rated Disney Channel Original Movie in history and overall highest rated program in cable history.

Amas Musical Theatre's SIGNS OF LIFE Opens February 16
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 19, 2010


Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Producing Artistic Director) in association with Snap-Two Productions, Inc. will present the World Premiere of Signs of Life a new musical, with book by Peter Ullian, lyrics by Len Schiff, music by Joel Derfner, music direction by Michael Pettry, and directed by Jeremy Dobrish.

THE 101 DALMATIONS MUSICAL Tour Hits Nashville 1/19
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2010


This year, one of the world's greatest classic tales hits the stage for the first time with THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL, which comes to TPAC's Andrew Jackson Hall January 19-24, as part of HCA/TriStar Broadway at TPAC, and in partnership with Bank of America.

Theatre Aspen School Announces Casting for New Musical '13', 1/15, 1/16/2010
by BWW News Desk - Jan 16, 2010


Theatre Aspen announced casting for the upcoming TAS Conservatory production of '13,' a grown-up story about growing up, which premiered on Broadway last season.

THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL Lands at The Actor's Playhouse in Coral Gables, 1/15-2/7
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2010


THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL is coming to Coral Gables in a riotous fashion this January at Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre from January 15 to February 7.

Amas Musical Theatre Announces Cast for SIGNS OF LIFE; Opens February 16
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2010


The cast has been announced for Amas Musical Theatre's production of SIGNS OF LIFE. The cast will be led by Erika Amato, Wilson Bridges and Kurt Zischke. Performances begin on February 16 at The Marjorie S. Deane Little Theatre.

THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL Lands at The Actor's Playhouse in Coral Gables, 1/15-2/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 11, 2010


THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL is coming to Coral Gables in a riotous fashion this January at Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre from January 15 to February 7.

Photo Flash: New Corbin Bleu IN THE HEIGHTS Promo Art
by Robert Diamond - Jan 7, 2010


Corbin Bleu will be the first star of the popular High School Musical film franchise to hit Broadway when he steps into the role of bodega owner Usnavi in IN THE HEIGHTS. Bleu will star in the show from January 25 - April 25, 2010. Corbin Bleu starred in the Emmy-award winning Disney Channel Original Movie 'High School Musical' and its sequel, 'High School Musical 2' alongside Zac Efron, Vanessa Anne Hudgens, and Ashley Tisdale. Bleu plays, Chad , the devoted basketball player and best friend to Troy (Efron). 'High School Musical 2' premiered to 18 million viewers, making it the highest rated Disney Channel Original Movie in history and overall highest rated program in cable history.

THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL Lands at The Actor's Playhouse in Coral Gables, 1/15-2/7
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2010


THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL is coming to Coral Gables in a riotous fashion this January at Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre from January 15 to February 7.

STAGE TUBE: Corbin Bleu Speaks IN THE HEIGHTS
by Robert Diamond - Jan 6, 2010


Corbin Bleu will be the first star of the popular High School Musical film franchise to hit Broadway when he steps into the role of bodega owner Usnavi in IN THE HEIGHTS. Bleu will star in the show from January 25 - April 25, 2010.

Pittsburgh CLO Closes A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS CAROL 12/23
by BWW News Desk - Dec 23, 2009


Pittsburgh CLO's production of A Musical Christmas Carol will bring audiences of all ages together at the Byham Theater December 10-23.

Amas Musical Theatre Presents SIGNS OF LIFE 2/16/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 18, 2009


Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Producing Artistic Director) in association with Snap-Two Productions, Inc. will present the World Premiere of Signs of Life a new musical, with book by Peter Ullian, lyrics by Len Schiff, music by Joel Derfner, music direction by Michael Pettry, and directed by Jeremy Dobrish.

THE LION KING Becomes The 9th Longest Running Musical In West End History 12/18
by BWW News Desk - Dec 18, 2009


On Friday December 18, Disney's award-winning production of THE LION KING will play its 4,265th performance to become the 9th longest-running musical in West End history.

Amas Musical Theatre Presents SIGNS OF LIFE At the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 15, 2009


Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Producing Artistic Director) in association with Snap-Two Productions, Inc. will present the World Premiere of Signs of Life a new musical, with book by Peter Ullian, lyrics by Len Schiff, music by Joel Derfner, music direction by Michael Pettry, and directed by Jeremy Dobrish.

THE 101 DALMATIONS MUSICAL Tour Hits Nashville 1/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 10, 2009


This year, one of the world's greatest classic tales hits the stage for the first time with THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL, which comes to TPAC's Andrew Jackson Hall January 19-24, as part of HCA/TriStar Broadway at TPAC, and in partnership with Bank of America.

Cast Announced for Pittsburgh CLO’s A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS CAROL 12/10-23
by BWW News Desk - Dec 10, 2009


Pittsburgh CLO's production of A Musical Christmas Carol will bring audiences of all ages together at the Byham Theater December 10-23.

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