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Video: First Look at 'HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 4: THE REUNION' Music Video From Final Season of Disney+ Series
by Michael Major - Jul 25, 2023

A preview of the opening musical number, “High School Reunion,” is a high-energy pop anthem performed by franchise alumni Corbin Bleu, Monique Coleman, Lucas Grabeel and Kaycee Stroh and features series regulars Sofia Wylie and Matthew Sato. Watch the new music video now!

VIDEO: Disney+ Shares 'It's On' From HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE SERIES Season Three
by Michael Major - Jul 8, 2022

Originally featured in “Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam,” “It’s On” is performed midseason when the campers are divided into two teams for Camp Shallow Lake’s annual Color War. The new music video features Julia Lester, Corbin Bleu, Joshua Bassett, Sofia Wylie, Matt Cornett, Frankie Rodriguez, Dara Reneé, and more.

Disney Shares Poster for HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE MUSICAL: THE SERIES
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 23, 2019

Disney+ has released the first poster for its upcoming series, 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.'

Disney+ Begins Production on HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE MUSICAL: THE SERIES
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 15, 2019

Production is underway in Salt Lake City, Utah, on the highly anticipated, innovative and re-invented 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series' for Disney+, The Walt Disney Company's upcoming streaming service. The series is developed and executive produced by Tim Federle ('Ferdinand'), alongside showrunner and executive producer Oliver Goldstick ('Pretty Little Liars,' 'Ugly Betty'). Bill Borden and Barry Rosenbush (the original 'High School Musical' trilogy) are also executive producers. Sundance Film Festival-nominated film, television and music video director Tamra Davis ('Empire,' 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend') is directing the first three episodes. The choreographer is Zach Woodlee ('Glee,' 'Dumplin'').

BWW Interview: Emmy Nominated Production Designer David Korins Talks GREASE LIVE!
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 22, 2016

Today, production designer David Korins speaks exclusively with BWW about the challenges and triumphs of re-creating the 1950's for a live television audience.

It's Still the Word- The 10-Time Emmy Nominated Team of GREASE: LIVE Reveals Behind the Scenes Secrets!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 16, 2016

FOX's live broadcast of GREASE: LIVE made TV history this year by collecting a total of 10 Emmy nominations- the most nominations ever received for a live musical. With the Emmys approaching next month, Lin-Manuel Miranda just hosted a special panel to celebrate the show, featuring Thomas Kail (director), Alex Rudzinski (director), William Ivey Long (costumes), Bernie Telsey (casting), and Aaron Tveit (Danny Zuko).

Tremaine Dance Convention and Competition Celebrates 35 Years With Tour, Book, Documentary, Anniversary Gala
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 4, 2016

Based in Los Angeles, the internationally recognized Tremaine Dance Convention and Competition celebrates 35 years of inspiring young dancers with its continuing 2015-2016 National Touracross the United States, a star-studded 35th Annual Convention Gala Event and National Finals this summer in Orlando, a new book expected in June 2016, and the upcoming Behind the Curtain documentary scheduled for completion in 2017. Led by legendary and very busy choreographer/dance educator/performer Joe Tremaine, one of the most influential dance personalities in the country today, the innovative annual convention includes master dance classes with professional teachers/choreographers and competitive opportunities in approximately 24 U.S. cities for over 50,000 dancers each year from across the United States and around the world. Tremaine is well-known in the industry for performing, choreographing, and/or teaching dance to scores of celebrities including Paula Abdul, Christina Applegate, Cher, Helen Hunt, Gene Kelly, and Diana Ross, to name just a few. For additional information, please seehttp://www.tremainedance.com.

BWW Review: CARMEN - An Afro-Cuban Jazz Musical at Olney Theatre Center - New Musical Sizzles With Sensuality
by Charles Shubow - Feb 17, 2016

Get your tickets now for what could become the hottest ticket of the 2016 theater season.

Paramount TV's GREASE: LIVE Tops 17 Million Viewers Worldwide
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 5, 2016

Paramount Television's highly-acclaimed, breakthrough hit GREASE: LIVE delivered more than 17 million total viewers worldwide since it originally aired this past Sunday, Jan. 31.

BWW Interview: GREASE: LIVE's Cha Cha, Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer, on Working with Tommy Kail Again
by Matt Tamanini - Jan 28, 2016

The multi-talented Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer is known to fans of a certain demographic as Kiki on Nickelodeon's THE FRESH BEAT BAND; to others she is known as recording artist Ava Gold; and I first became aware of her as a sultry and captivating Vanessa in the First National Tour of IN THE HEIGHTS. This Sunday, musical theatre fans around the world will be introduced to her as Cha Cha DiGregorio in GREASE: LIVE After about a two-minute phone conversation earlier this week, Yvette and I realized that with her busy schedule, an email interview might be best.

BWW Review: UNDER THE SKIN at Everyman Theatre - A Poignant and Powerful Play
by Charles Shubow - Jan 28, 2016

Playwright Michael Hollinger's play is about love, family, and forgiveness.

SWEAT at Arena Stage - World Premiere Co-Production with Oregon Shakespeare Festival is Riveting Theater
by Charles Shubow - Jan 25, 2016

Playwright Lynn Nottage notches another feather in her cap of outstanding work.

Thomas Kail Says GREASE: LIVE is 'Just Like Getting Ready for Your First Preview'
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 25, 2016

In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, director Thomas Kail, the helmer behind Broadway's newest smash hit musical HAMILTON, speaks about the challenges of taking on directing duties for FOX's GREASE LIVE.

STAGE TUBE: Jamie Lee Curtis, John Stamos, and More FOX Stars Tackle GREASE Lyrics
by Sally Henry - Nov 14, 2015

How many lyrics do you remember from your high school's production of GREASE, or that time you were obsessed with the movie soundtrack? Stars of multiple FOX shows have put that question to the test.

Photo Flash: First Look- New GREASE: LIVE Poster Released!
by Sally Henry - Nov 13, 2015

Finally, a visual for GREASE: LIVE! Is it January 31st yet?

Ana Gasteyer Will Rule the School as Principal McGee in FOX's GREASE LIVE!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 12, 2015

On stage, Ana Gasteyer made her triumphant Broadway debut as Columbia in The Rocky Horror Show.' Since then, Gasteyer earned raves as Elphaba in 'Wicked' on Broadway, and originated the role for the Chicago production, earning a Jefferson Award nomination. Other New York theater credits include the Tony-nominated Broadway productions of 'The Royal Family' directed byDoug Hughes, 'The Threepenney Opera' with Alan Cumming and Jim Dale, Eve Ensler's acclaimed Off-Broadway hit 'The Vagina Monologues,' and Manhattan Theatre Club's hit production of 'Kimberly Akimbo' by CELEBRATED playwright David Lindsay-Abaire. Ana also she starred as Fanny Brice in 'Funny Girl' at the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera.

Broadway Vet Andrew Call & More Join Cast of FOX's GREASE LIVE!
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 6, 2015

PEOPLE reports exclusively that the final three actors for FOX's upcoming GREASE: LIVE have been cast. The trio will portray the T-Birds and Pink Ladies in the upcoming FOX musical broadcast.

Mario Lopez Gets a Gig at Rydell High, Joins Cast of FOX's GREASE LIVE
by TV News Desk - Oct 22, 2015

FOX's GREASE: LIVE is practically packed with Broadway talent. And the latest to join the company, according to Variety, is A CHORUS LINE's Mario Lopez. The SAVED BY THE BELL alum will play the smooth talking host of Rydell High's sock hop, 'Vince Fontaine'.

HEATHERS' Elle McLemore Joins FOX's GREASE LIVE as 'Patty Simcox'
by TV News Desk - Oct 9, 2015

Rydell High just gained another student! Deadline writes that Elle McLemore, star of off-Broadway's HEATHERS THE MUSICAL and Broadway's BRING IT ON, has just been tapped to play 'Patty Simcox' in Fox's GREASE: LIVE. 

Sarah Hyland Teases Musical Performance at Sunday's TEEN CHOICE AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 8, 2014

Hyland hinted that she may be featured in a singing performance involving an ensemble group during the telecast.