Overview
- Disney+ is running a dedicated High School Musical channel from January 7 through March 4 that features all three films, Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure and every season of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.
- Disney Store has released a 20th‑anniversary collection now available, including a red East High spirit jersey, Crocs and caps, with items priced roughly $32.99 to $89.99.
- Ashley Tisdale marked the milestone by modeling original Sharpay Evans costumes in an Instagram video, while Vanessa Hudgens and Lucas Grabeel posted anniversary tributes.
- In new reflections, Zac Efron and director‑choreographer Kenny Ortega told People the project’s impact surprised them and described the rapid rise that followed the premiere.
- The 2006 debut drew about 7.7 million U.S. viewers on Disney Channel, the soundtrack reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for a run exceeding 100 weeks, and the franchise expanded to sequels, tours, park shows and a Disney+ spinoff series.