The musical will run at The Lowry in Salford from the 22nd August 2026 running until 19th September 2026 before transferring to London’s Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre from 12th October 2026 – 3rd January 2027.
Rehearsal images have now been released for the upcoming first UK non-replica production of Disney’s High School Musical.
Jason Donovan will star as Coach Bolton at Lowry with Harry Judd taking over the role in London. Starring in both venues will be Disney icon KayCee Stroh as Ms Darbus, Tobias Turley as Troy Bolton, Leonor Correia as Gabriella Montez, Caitlin Tipping as Sharpay Evans and Luke Bayer as Ryan Evans withChar Burnett as Taylor McKessie, Jordan Benjamin as Chad Danforth, Simeon Beckett as Zeke Baylor, Olivia O’Connor as Martha Cox, Yna Tresvalles as Kelsi Nielson and Curtis Patrick as Jack Scott. The cast is completed by Alexander Black, Eleanor Bye, Harriet Caplan-Dean, Alison Driver, Conor Luke Drury, Mary Francis, Sonia Gil-Lubeiro, Tamsin January, Joseph Lennox, Lucas Morlotti, Katie Mulligan, André Phipps, Meg Silsby, Kade Stenson, Ethan Vijn and Eddie Zickerman.
Based on the hit Disney Channel Original Movie- join Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High as they navigate the highs and lows of first love, friendships, and self-discovery — all while juggling classes, basketball games, auditions and the expectations of their peers.
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the film, the stage adaptation has a book by David Simpatico with music adapted, arranged and produced by Bryan Louiselle and is co-directed by Hope Mill founders Joseph Houston and William Whelton with choreography by Aaron Renfree. It will feature the hit songs from the film including: Breaking Free, We’re All In This Together, Get’cha Head in the Game, Stick to the Status Quo and many more.
The creative team also includes: choreography by Aaron Renfree, set design by Andrew Exeter, sound design by Matt Peploe, video design by George Reeve,lighting design by Rory Beaton, costume design by Sophia Pardon, musical supervision by Katy Richardson, musical direction by Audra Cramer, casting by Pearson Casting and production management by Ammonite Studios. General management by Chris Harper Productions.
For more information visit: https://highschoolmusicalonstage.com/