Troy Bolton ... to East High, his high school in New Mexico, to find that Gabriella is a new student there. They quickly become close friends and accidentally audition for the school musical.

One High School Musical cast member in particular shared his love for the dance: Bart Johnson, who played Coach Bolton in the movies. Take a look at how fans reacted on social media.

Troy Bolton, portrayed by Zac Efron in the Disney Channel films, was a high school basketball star torn between his love for the sport and his newfound interest in theatre. Similarly, Starkey grew ...