Teens break free in STAGES and Trumpet Playshop's production High School Musical, a stage adaptation of the Disney Channel Original Movie. It will star Crush ng Bayan Sam Concepcion as Troy Bolton opposite Cheska Ortega who will play Gabriella Montez. This theater production will be staged from June 23 to July 15 at the Meralco Theater in Ortigas Center.
Under the direction of Audie Gemora, High School Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
Disney's High School Musical is an inspirational story fighting against stereotypes of a typical high school. The story revolves around Gabriella Montez, a new student at East High who is labeled as a nerd at her old school, and Troy Bolton, East High's basketball star and school heartthrob. They meet at a New Year's party where they were paired in a karaoke singing contest.
When they find themselves together in a class, Gabriella and Troy audition for their high school's upcoming theatrical production, Juliet and Romeo. Friends of the two find out about their intention but they advice them to "stick to the status quo."
Adding to all the confusion are the twins Sharpay and Ryan Evans who are obsessed with becoming theater actors. They will do anything to prevent the "jock" and the "nerd" from ruining their moment in the spotlight.
When auditions were called for the said musical play, 300 aspiring thespians tried their luck including Super Inggo star Steph Cuevas and Little Big Star alumna Krissha Viaje.
The freshest crop of actors will perform hit songs like "Start of Something New," "Breaking Free," and "Stick to the Status Quo" from Disney's High School Musical.
Performance Dates: June 23 - July 15, 2007
Venue: Meralco Theater, Ortigas Ave. corner Meralco Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig City
For more information about the show, interested block buyers and sponsors can contact the STAGES office at telephone number 818-1111 loc. 209 or send an email to STAGES@i-manila.com.ph