High School Musical Stars Reunite for 20th Anniversary Podcast Celebration

December 5, 2025
High School Musical Stars Reunite for 20th Anniversary Podcast Celebration
  • The host has already spoken with several High School Musical stars for the Get Your Head in the Game podcast, including Vanessa Hudgens, Lucas Grabeel, Drew Seeley, Alyson Reed, and others, while noting that some major stars like Zac Efron, Ashley Tisdale, Corbin Bleu, and Monique Coleman have not yet appeared.

  • Several notable HSM stars remain unavailable or unscheduled, with Efron, Tisdale, Bleu, Rulin, Warren Jr., and others cited as not yet on the program.

  • Johnson clarified that one referenced holdout did not involve Zac Efron, and confirmed Corbin Bleu had already appeared along with Grabeel and Hudgens.

  • The project is framed around the High School Musical franchise’s 20th anniversary, and there is talk of a potential reunion as part of fan celebrations.

  • Scheduling challenges arise because several cast members are overseas or working on demanding shoots, though participation remains possible.

  • Ortega remains open to a reunion and thanks fans, noting ongoing connections with the cast, including moments like Efron’s Walk of Fame celebration.

  • Johnson reiterates that all cast members have been invited, with hope that the remaining holdout will participate in time.

  • The article marks the HSM 20th anniversary on the horizon and mentions related projects like Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure and HSM: The Musical: The Series.

  • Vanessa Hudgens reflects on revisiting the franchise nearly two decades later, calling HSM timeless and praising its on-screen chemistry with Efron.

  • Director Kenny Ortega and other crew members, such as Bonnie Story and Peter Barsocchini, have appeared on the show, highlighting a broad interview approach.

  • The podcast aims to offer a deeper, more personal view of the franchise, featuring actors, dancers, singers, and filmmakers.

  • Efron’s schedule is busy, but he is interested in appearing and talks are ongoing to align timelines.

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