The stars of High School Musical are reuniting for a 10th anniversary tribute to the TV movie.
Actors Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel, Corbin Bleu and Monique Coleman share memories of the movie when it is screened on the Disney Channel on Wednesday.
Monique Coleman, from left, Ashley Tisdale,Vanessa Hudgens and Kaycee Stroh accept the favorite album award for the soundtrack from the film “High School Musical 2,” at the American Music Awards in 2007 (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
Zac Efron, who played Troy opposite Hudgens’ Gabriella, could not attend the pre-recorded group reunion because it conflicted with promotion of his movie Dirty Grandpa, a channel spokeswoman said.
#HighSchoolMusical stars reunite to celebrate 10yrs. Special telecast 1/20 on #DisneyChannel https://t.co/wehawh3FmL pic.twitter.com/llNJ8b7G7V
— Disney Channel PR (@DisneyChannelPR) January 17, 2016
Instead, he recorded separate remarks that will be included in the broadcast.
Fans expressed their happiness, or dismay, at the reunion news.
It’s clearly not the same without Zac…
When you read that Zac Efron isn't part of the #HighSchoolMusical reunion. pic.twitter.com/O0oWqsi5e3
— ♡ (@kangarookandy) January 17, 2016
Hard to believe it’s been 10 years…
it's been 10 years since #HighSchoolMusical came out, what? 😳
— sassy nat (@ncross2017) January 11, 2016
Erm, are Jedward making an appearance in it?
Jedward for High School Musical 4 #HSMReunion We’re breaking Free We're all in this together!! pic.twitter.com/o0RWqa7Abk
— JEDWARD (@planetjedward) January 17, 2016
Aww, cast member Monique’s pic is super sweet…
It’s a spiritual experience for some…
the cast of high school musical is reuniting for a TV special God exists
— b (@MOGirlProbs) January 18, 2016
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