![]() Mazarra, Dara Reneé as Kourtney, Larry Saperstein as Big Red, Joshua Bassett as Ricky, Frankie A. (Photo courtesy Craig Sjodin/Disney+) “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” stars Mark St. Sometime in 2021 seems certain, but that’s as much as we know. When we’ll see Season 2 has yet to be determined. But, aside from the shields and the masks, I think the show we’re making really still feels like the same show - except it’s bigger and even more musical.” “My great fear was that it would feel very different. “Every element requires you to think of it in a new way and have a backup plan.”įederle admits he was concerned about the effect the long layoff would have on Season 2. And I think we’re pulling off something that promises a big Season 2.”Īdjustments had to be made because of COVID protocols, and because scenes that they thought would be filmed in May or June were filmed in November and December. “They’re the hardest working, the most earnest. ![]() (In the preview number in the “Holiday Special,” dancers do appear to be farther apart than usual.)įederle said he’s “incredibly proud” of the crew, which is about 95% Utah-based. We’ve kind of figured out a way to crack that, too.” “And there are lots of big, group dance numbers, too. ![]() They’ve figured out some “tricky and interesting ways to use background actors” (aka extras), so the scenes will look pre-pandemic normal, he said. I think we’re probably the safest building in Utah,” Federle said. Crew members wear masks and face shields throughout the shoot, and they - along with cast members - are tested “all the time.” The cast and crew of “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” returned to production in October, and they’re nearing completion on Season 2. ![]() “It’s such a talented cast,” Federle said, “that I kind of look at them and say, ‘You know what? They should all have a solo!’ It’s an opportunity to show people what they can all do, which I’m kind of blown away by every day.” Back in production Cyr sing “What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?” and Olivia Rodrigo sings “River.” Nick” Dara Renee sings “Believe” Kate Reinders and Mark St. Sofia Wylie sings “This Christmas” Joshua Bassett sings an original song, “The Perfect Gift” Frankie Rodriguez and Joe Serafini sing “Feliz Navidad” Julia Lester sings a Hanukkah medley Matt Cornett sings “Last Christmas” Larry Saperstein sings “White Christmas” Cornett and Bassett sing “Little St. Multiple cast members sing “That’s Christmas to Me” and “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home).” The soundtrack for the “Holiday Special” is already available on digital music services. I think they were able to kind of dust off some cobwebs and jump into something that felt good to make.” Even though they’re all wearing face shields and masks, everybody really brought their A game. He directed remotely, and the crews “were just so happy to be working. “We ended up shooting the entire thing in four days in Arizona, New York, Los Angeles and, of course, our beloved Salt Lake City,” Federle said. “High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special,” which starts streaming Friday on Disney+, features cast members singing Christmas and Hanukkah songs, dancing, sharing holiday memories, showing old home movies - and a very “High School Musical”-ish production number from the upcoming Season 2.
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