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 ...

The High School Musical film series chronicles two high school students, Troy Bolton, captain of East High School’s basketball team (Wildcats) and Gabriella Montez, a shy top student.