High School Musical is set to return to WDS from 5th April to 31st August 2008!
Surprising news from DLRP Today (//http://www.dlrpmagic.com/today/2008/02/26/start-of-something-new-for-hsm-2-on-tour/):
QuoteSpring 2008 will see the premiere of a brand new High School Musical show at Walt Disney Studios, featuring the songs of the smash hit sequel — not only that, the original show is set to return each morning to complete the 'HSM' playlist.
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Replacing High School Musical On Tour with a show dedicated almost entirely to songs from the second TV movie would certainly upset fans of the original film's soundtrack. So, the current plan is for a very clever compromise — the original High School Musical On Tour will return for two performances, each with two show stops, in the morning and early afternoon of each day.
Then, in the afternoon, it's "the start of the something new", as High School Musical 2 rolls into town with a brand new show based on that at Disney's California Adventure!
Source (//http://www.dlrpmagic.com/today/2008/02/26/start-of-something-new-for-hsm-2-on-tour/)
I wasn't expecting this at all, I thought that perhaps they'd add some of the new songs to the current show. I suppose it's a clever idea though, especially when they aren't going to run the cinema parade.
It explains the advertising stating this is a new attraction.
Just wondered if you think this would preview during March :?:
No, first performance will be April 5th (or perhaps, just perhaps) the day before as a rehearsal.
Quote from: "Baloo"No, first performance will be April 5th (or perhaps, just perhaps) the day before as a rehearsal.
Sweet! Visiting 3 - 6 april, so this is on my "to-do" list :D
thx for the info Baloo!
i hope it gets extended as we are going 8th-12th september, last years was so i will keep my fingers crossed
Some members on DCP are saying there have been rehearsals of the new HSM2 show backstage over the past few days.
Also just to clarify, 'High School Musical 2' (seems to be the official name) starts 5th April, with 'High School Musical On Tour' returning the following weekend from 12th April.
I aks my self: Will it be that clear for the normal guests that they see two shows?
I've just uploaded a brand new video of
High School Musical 2: School's Out! (that's the official name, same as the US!) to DLRP Magic! Video (//http://www.dlrpmagic.com/video/entertainment/high-school-musical-2-schools-out/). (and there's much more where that came from...)
At first it's strange to see something so similar but very different to the original, but the show grows on you and has some brilliant numbers. The "What Time Is It" dance is just like the film, and the All For One beach scene is very clever. But the best thing... the CAST! With this being the second year, it could have gone downhill... not a chance. The cast is BIG and BRILLIANT. You can spot a few familiar faces from last year too. Another hit for WDS.
Quote from: "Riebi"I aks my self: Will it be that clear for the normal guests that they see two shows?
Yes, it's very clear. The Programme clearly lists the two shows and the park map also tells you to make sure not to miss "the
2 High School Musical shows".
Been there, done that ;)
Great show, a lot of power and energy in it. I'm not a big HSM fan, but i like the dancing and catchy songs in this parade/show.
I have to say it's not bad at all although I think HSM has gone too cheesy and boring.
Quote from: "Soap"I'm not a big HSM fan, but i like the dancing and catchy songs in this parade/show.
Good. :)
It's a shame when people automatically write off these shows because they don't like the films (or the 'hype' that surrounds them). They've got more energy and spirit in them than anything else I've ever seen at DLRP. The cast seem to
really love it, not even in a fake American way, and it passes onto the audience. They're really something we should be proud to have at WDS.
Troy I'd like to punch and Gabriella could do with a strangling, but this show and the first one, I love. We need a HSM Fans Anonymous...
I just got told that I'll be going there in November with some big HSM fans so they wish it would be extended in the Christmas season. (let's hope not)
Oh boo...
You'll be glad to hear the shows run until 30th September this year and that's it.
This is quite relevant for the topic: an exclusive interview with the people behind the Studios' High School Muscial shows -- show directory Katy Harris and junior show director Françoise Baffioni...
(//http://www.dlrpmagic.com/today/images/2008/04/col_mediamagic-06-front.jpg) (//http://www.dlrpmagic.com/today/2008/04/30/media-magic-interview-with-high-school-musical-show-directors-katy-harris-francoise-baffioni/)
Something I never noticed -- in the choreography for "You are the music in me", that seems very slow compared to the rest of the show, the performers are actually using sign language to speak the lyrics of the song!
I like HSM, and the songs from HSM2 fits the summer season perfectly :D
I didn't catch the first HSM show,so iam happy there will be 2 shows this summer :D/