High School Musical the hugely successful Disney Channel original movie directed by Kenny Ortega, produced by Don Schain and was released on January 20, 2006.The film centers around basketball team captain Troy Bolton and math and science academic Gabriella Montez who are determined to audition for the East High school musical, despite peer pressure from their friends and rival school musical performers. Our High School Musical character list and pictures show the main cast of the movie.

Chad - performed by Corbin Bleu. Corbin Bleu was born on February 21, 1989 in Brooklyn, New York City. Corbin’s character in High School Musical, Chad, is a Wildcats basketball team player and friend of Troy Bolton.

Coach Jack Bolton - performed by Bart Johnson. Bart Johnson was born on December 13, 1970 in Hollywood, California. Bart’s character in High School Musical, Jack Bolton, is coach of the Wildcats basketball team and Troy Bolton’s dad.The release of the High School Musical film became Disney’s most successful Disney Channel original movie to ever be produced.

Gabriella Montez - performed by Vanessa Anne Hudgens. Vanessa Hudgens was born on December 14, 1988 in Salinas, California. Vanessa’s character in High School Musical, Gabriella Montez, is a new student at East High School with prior academic achievements in math and science and is determined to try out for the lead parts in their high school’s musical with new friend Troy Bolton.

Jason - performed by Ryne Sanborn. Ryne Sanborn was born on February 3, 1989 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Ryne’s character in High School Musical, Jason, is a Wildcats basketball team player and friend of Troy Bolton.

Kelsi Nielsen - performed by Olesya Rulin. Olesya Rulin was born on March 17, 1986 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Olesya’s character in High School Musical, Kelsi, is the composer of the East High School musical.

Mrs Montez - performed by Socorro Herrera. Socorro’s character in High School Musical, Mrs Montez, is Gabriella Montez’ mother.

The release of the High School Musical film became Disney’s most successful Disney Channel original movie to ever be produced. High School Musical has continued it’s success with the release of High School Musical 2 to the Disney Channel and the theatrical release of High School Musical 3: Senior Year.For merchandise featuring all your favorite High School Musical characters, view our extensive range of High School Musical toys, gifts, bedding and collectibles. Leave a comment and tell us your favorite High School Musical character and why.

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