High School Musical 3: Senior Year

About High School Musical 3: Senior Year

"High School Musical 3: Senior Year" is a 2008 American musical film and is the third installment in the High School Musical trilogy. Produced and released by Walt Disney Pictures, the film is centered on the senior year of high school for the main characters and their goals for their future. The lead characters, Troy and Gabriella, face the prospect of separation as they head off to different colleges. Along with their friends, they stage an elaborate spring musical reflecting their experiences, hopes, and fears about their future.

Making / Production

The movie was directed by Kenny Ortega, who also contributed to the film as the choreographer. The screenplay was written by Peter Barsocchini. The film was primarily shot at East High School in Salt Lake City, Utah, the same location as the first two movies. Some scenes were also filmed in Los Angeles, California. The film was the first in the series to receive a theatrical release.

Actors

• Zac Efron as Troy Bolton: The popular student and star athlete who shows a strong passion for music. Efron convincingly portrays the struggles of a young man standing at the crossroads of life.
• Vanessa Hudgens as Gabriella Montez: The new girl in school who becomes the love interest of Troy. Hudgens excellently portrays a determined and loving character ready to take on new challenges.
• Ashley Tisdale as Sharpay Evans: The drama queen of the school. Tisdale stands out with her comedic timing and flamboyant portrayal of her character.
• Lucas Grabeel as Ryan Evans: Sharpay's friendly and dorky fraternal twin. Grabeel entertains with his lively performance.
• Corbin Bleu as Chad Danforth: Troy's best friend, who also plays on the basketball team. Bleu showcases a solid performance as a supportive friend.
• Monique Coleman as Taylor McKessie: Gabriella's best friend. Coleman shines as the ambitious and smart friend.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie was the first in the High School Musical franchise to be released in theaters.
• It was also one of the most successful films Disney has ever made, with an impressive box office gross.
• Zac Efron had to take basketball lessons to prepare for his role in this movie.
• The movie was shot in just 41 days.

Awards

The movie was nominated for several awards, and won the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards for "Favorite Movie".

Quotes

• "Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat!" - Troy Bolton
• "I want my own fairy tale." - Sharpay Evans
• "Sooner or later, the world is going to catch up." - Gabriella Montez

Music, Soundtrack

• "Now or Never" - Cast
• "I Want It All" - Sharpay and Ryan
• "Can I Have This Dance?" - Troy and Gabriella
• "A Night to Remember" - Cast
• "High School Musical" - Cast