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BIO

After making her feature film debut in Thirteen (2003), Hudgens rose to fame portraying Gabriella Montez in the High School Musical film series (2006–2008), which brought her significant mainstream media success. The success of the first film led Hudgens to acquire a recording contract with Hollywood Records, with whom she released two studio albums, V (2006) and Identified (2008).



Since the release of her studio albums and the High School Musical franchise, Hudgens has focused on her acting career. She appeared in the films Bandslam (2009), Beastly, Sucker Punch (both 2011), Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, Spring Breakers (both 2012), Second Act (2018), Bad Boys for Life (2020), and Tick, Tick...Boom! (2021). She starred in the Netflix Christmas movies The Princess Switch (2018) and its sequels (2020 and 2021) and The Knight Before Christmas (2019), and co-produced the latter three.

Hudgens played the role of Emily Locke in the NBC series Powerless (2017). She made her Broadway debut playing the title role in the musical revival of Gigi (2015) and had roles in two of Fox's live musical productions: Rizzo in Grease Live! (2016) and Maureen Johnson in Rent: Live (2019). In 2022, Hudgens co-hosted the Met Gala in Manhattan.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
FOX Live Televised Production, 2019
Maureen Johnson


[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Kennedy Center Concert Production, 2018
Vanessa


[Motion Picture]
FOX Live Televised Production, 2016
Betty Rizzo


[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2015
Gigi


[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Kennedy Center Production, 2015


Movies

Thirteen
[ 2003 ] Noel Vanessa Anne Hudgens
Thunderbirds
[ 2004 ] Tintin
High School Musical 3: Senior Year
[ 2008 ] Gabriella Montez
Bandslam
[ 2009 ] Sa5m
Sucker Punch
[ 2011 ] Blondie
Beastly
[ 2011 ] Lindy
Spring Breakers
[ 2012 ] Candy
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island
[ 2012 ] Kailani
Gimme Shelter
[ 2013 ] AgnesAppleBailey
Machete Kills
[ 2013 ] Cereza
The Frozen Ground
[ 2013 ] Cindy Paulson
Freaks of Nature
[ 2015 ] Lorelei
The Princess Switch
[ 2018 ] Stacy De Novo, Lady Margaret
Dog Days
[ 2018 ] Tara
Second Act
[ 2018 ] Zoe
The Knight Before Christmas
[ 2019 ] Brooke
Polar
[ 2019 ] Camille
Bad Boys for Life
[ 2020 ] Kelly
The Princess Switch: Switched Again
[ 2020 ] Stacy, Margaret, Fiona
Asking for It
[ 2021 ] Beatrice
The Princess Switch 3
[ 2021 ] Fiona Pembroke, Queen Margaret, Stacy
tick, tick... BOOM!
[ 2021 ] Karessa
My Little Pony: A New Generation
[ 2021 ] Sunny Starscout
Entergalactic
[ 2022 ] Karina
Bad Boys: Ride or Die
[ 2024 ] Kelly
French Girl
[ 2024 ] Ruby Collins

TV Shows

Drunk History
Mata Hari, Marge Callaghan, Joan of Arc
Powerless
Emily Locke

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News


Max Clayton to Star in HIGH SOCIETY at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2025

Max Clayton will star as C.K. Dexter Haven in Ogunquit Playhouse’s reimagining of High Society. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
The Best Tony Awards Fashions of the 2020s
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2025

Let’s take a look back at some of the most unforgettable looks that turned the Tony Awards into a true fashion spectacle. Check out photos of all of our favorite Tony Awards fashions of the 2020s!
Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele y Nicholas Christopher protagonizarán CHESS en Broadway: mira el video promocional
by Joshua Wright - May 28, 2025

El ganador del Tony Aaron Tveit (Moulin Rouge), la nominada al Emmy Lea Michele (Funny Girl) y Nicholas Christopher (Sweeney Todd) encabezarán el primer revival de Broadway de CHESS. Aquí encontrarás todos los detalles de la producción.
Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele & Nicholas Christopher Will Lead CHESS on Broadway- Watch Promo Video
by Nicole Rosky - May 28, 2025

Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit (Moulin Rouge), Emmy Award nominee Lea Michele (Funny Girl) and Nicholas Christopher (Sweeney Todd) will lead the first-ever Broadway revival of CHESS. We have all of the details on the production here, plus watch a promo video!
Ryan Shaw and Ray Angry Release 'Off Broadway' Album
by Josh Sharpe - May 2, 2025

Vocal powerhouse Ryan Shaw and acclaimed pianist/composer/arranger Ray Angry (The Roots) have teamed up for Off Broadway, a new studio album featuring R&B, soul, jazz, rock, reggae, house, and classical-inspired takes on classic Broadway hits. Listen to it now!
Ryan Shaw and Ray Angry Unite for Reimagined 'Off Broadway' Album
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 2, 2025

Vocal powerhouse Ryan Shaw and acclaimed pianist/composer/arranger Ray Angry (The Roots) have teamed up for Off Broadway, a new studio album featuring R&B, soul, jazz, rock, reggae, house, and classical-inspired takes on classic Broadway hits.
Aaron Tveit Adds Second Show at the London Palladium
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2025

Aaron Tveit has added an extra show at the London Palladium this April. AARON TVEIT – LIVE AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM will now play two nights at the iconic venue. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Aaron Tveit Will Perform at the London Palladium in April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025

Tony Award-winning stage and screen star Aaron Tveit comes to London this April for his first ever UK solo show. He'll be playing one-night-only at the iconic London Palladium.
10 Great Movies About Theater, Actors, & Show Business
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 21, 2025

BroadwayWorld has put together a list of ten films about theater for those seeking a taste of Broadway drama (or comedy). Take a look at the list here and happy watching!
Review: JULIET & ROMEO is a Rom-Com Reimagining at SKYLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE
by Kelsey Lawler - Jan 21, 2025

What if Romeo & Juliet was a rom com complete with time travel, musical numbers, and duels fought over pizza toppings? That’s what we get with the world premiere of Juliet & Romeo: A New Musical, now on stage at Milwaukee’s Skylight Music Theatre.
Black Coffee and Diplo to Headline the 2025 Pegasus World Cup
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 17, 2024

Known for attracting world-class Thoroughbred racehorses, A-list celebrity attendees, tastemakers and avid racing fans, 1/ST has once again partnered with Groot Hospitality and Palm Tree Crew to curate a unique Miami experience, including an unforgettable headline performance by Black Coffee and Diplo.
Review: HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL at Harlequin Theatre
by Monica Moore - Nov 19, 2024

High School Musical premiered on the Disney Channel on January 20, 2006. It became the most commercially successful Disney Channel television film and launched the careers of stars such as Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens. The catchy music, lyrics and 'Grease-style' teenage love story gained many fans worldwide leading to a second movie, spinoff series and a musical stage show.
Interview: Emotions Too Big To Hold: MSMT Presents BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Jul 31, 2024

“I think Carole King is a poet. She paved the way for so many women who came after her in [popular music]. There is such a rawness and pure emotion in her music that feels like poetry to me,” declares actress Kathryn Boswell, who will play Cynthia Weil in BEAUTIFU: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Maine State Music Theatre.  “When you don’t have the words to express what you feel, you write it in poetry or music because some of these emotions are just too big to hold.”  “Carole King writes about such universal themes, about love and humanness – emotions that are always relevant,” concurs Alfie Parker, Jr., who serves as Associate Choreographer and plays one of The Drifters in the show. The musical, which explores the rise to stardom of popular music legend, Carole King, runs at MSMT from August 7 -24 and concludes the company’s spectacular 2024 season.
Vanessa Hudgens Welcomes First Child with Husband Cole Tucker
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 5, 2024

Stage and screen star Vanessa Hudgens has just welcomed her first child with her husband, Cole Tucker. The baby's sex and name has not yet been made public.
Aaron Tveit to Perform at The Old Globe Gala 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2024

The Old Globe will hold its annual gala on Saturday, September 21, 2024, under the stars on the Globe’s Copley Plaza and on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Museum of Broadway Adds Costumes From CATS, GIGI, JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING, and More
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2024

The Museum of Broadway announced the debut of new costumes and accessories on-view now including CATS, Gigi, Jaja's African Hair Braiding, and more!
Black Eyed Peas Join Forces with El Alfa and Becky G for Single 'TONIGHT (Bad Boys: Ride Or Die)'
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2024

The Song of the Summer has arrived! Black Eyed Peas have teamed up with Latin superstars El Alfa and Becky G for “TONIGHT (Bad Boys: Ride Or Die),” the lead single from the soundtrack of the highly anticipated new installment of the Bad Boys franchise, Bad Boys: Ride Or Die. The explosive track is available now.
The Lesser-Known Works of Composer, Musician, and Orchestrator Tom Kitt
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2024

Tom Kitt's latest project is providing Orchestrations and Music Consulting for the new Broadway musical Hell's Kitchen. As Kitt's work hits the Broadway stage yet again, here are some of his recent collaborations that Broadway fans may not be as familiar with!
Disney Music Launches 2000s Campaign With Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez & More
by Michael Major - Mar 20, 2024

Explore the nostalgia with Disney Music Group's new campaign, Disney 2000s. Revisit the iconic tunes from your favorite Disney shows and movies from the early 2000s like Hilary Duff, Jesse McCartney, Vanessa Hudgens, The Cheetah Girls, Corbin Bleu, Aly & AJ, Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez and Bridget Mendler.
Photos: Danielle Brooks, Vanessa Hudgens & More Hit the Oscars Red Carpet
by Michael Major - Mar 11, 2024

Check out photos of Danielle Brooks, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Florence Pugh, Lupita Nyong'o, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, America Ferrera, Colman Domingo, Vanessa Hudgens, Emma Stone, Laverne Cox, and more on the red carpet at the Oscars.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Vanessa Hudgens been in?

Vanessa Hudgens has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Vanessa Hudgens been in?

Vanessa Hudgens has not appeared in the West End.

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