Disney’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL to extend at Lowry, Salford due to phenomenal demand
It has been announced that Disney’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL will extend its run at Lowry, Salford due to phenomenal demand. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the iconic movie, Lowry will open the first UK non-replica production on 22 August, and will now run until 19 September.
The Lyric Theatre at Lowry will transform into an immersive basketball court, with on-stage seating and an extended stage, bringing audiences into the world of East High. Featuring classic songs such as: ‘Breaking Free’, ‘We’re All In This Together’, ‘Get’cha Head in the Game’, ‘Stick to the Status Quo’ and many more.
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL has a book by David Simpatico, with music adapted, arranged and produced by Bryan Louiselle and will be co-directed by Hope Mill founders Joseph Houston and William Whelton.
As announced exclusively at the Whatsonstage Awards on 9 March, the cast includes Tobias Turley (Hot Mess, Pleasance/Southwark Playhouse) as Troy, Leonor Correia (SIX, West End) as Gabriella, Caitlin Tipping (Frozen, West End) as Sharpay, and Luke Bayer (Titanique, West End) as Ryan.
Further casting to be announced.
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL will be co-directed by Joseph Houston & William Whelton, with choreography by Aaron Renfree, set design by Andrew Exeter, sound by Matt Peploe, video design by George Reeve, lighting by Rory Beaton, costumes by Sophia Pardon, musical supervision by Katy Richardson, musical direction by Audra Cramer, and casting by Pearson Casting.