The Fox Theatre in Atlanta will be the site of the professional regional theatre premiere of the stage adaptation of Disney's High School Musical. Presented by Theater of the Stars, the production of the exuberant musical will take place from January 13th through 21st, 2007.
"We are thrilled to be one of a handful of regional theatre which were
chosen by Disney Theatricals to produce this marvelous new musical
sensation. We'll present the show at the Fabulous Fox
Theatre for 10 performances," stated Christopher B. Manos, the producer of Theater of the Stars.
Disney's High School Musical "tells the
story of a group of high school students who are struggling with issues
of popularity, first love, balancing education with extra curricular
activities, and the value of friends and family. With positive themes
like the importance of expressing yourself, believing in yourself and
following your dreams, this new family-friendly musical is sure to be
enjoyed by audiences of all ages," according to notes on the show, for which casting and creative team have not yet been announced. However, members of Actors' Equity will be among the cast.
Since its
premiere January 20, 2006 on Disney Channel, "High School Musical" has
been televised 13 times and was seen by over 37 million unduplicated
total viewers. Its premiere telecast alone set household ratings
records for Disney Channel and the movie has since set ratings records
in Australia and Southeast Asia. By the end of the year, it will be
televised in 100 countries worldwide. The soundtrack is the #1
top-selling album of the year-to date, has certified triple Platinum
(over 2.7 million sold) and delivered six Gold certified singles since
its January 10 debut. The "High School Musical" release on DVD sold
over 2.3 million copies since its release on May 23– and is the
best-selling TV movie on DVD of all time. A junior novel based on the
movie soared to #1 on the New York Times bestseller list (children's paperbacks) and a folio of sheet music for guitar, piano and vocals is a top-seller.
A number of school productions--including stagings in Pennsylvania, Texas and Indiana--were recently announced by Disney. The show can be performed as a full-length, two-act production as well as a one-act, 60-minute
adaptation. Both versions are available for schools and amateur
productions.Disney's High School Musical replaces Dr. Doolittle on Theater of the Stars' season roster. Tickets go on sale October 22nd, and can be purchased through Ticketmaster or through the TOTS box office.Visit
www.theaterofthestars.com for more information.
