High School Musical 2

High School Musical 2	High School Musical 2
 	
Distributed by 	Disney INC
Directed by 	Jesse Alfred Jr
Produced by 	Jesse Alfred Jr
Written by 	Peter Barsocchini
Starring 	
Matthew Robledo
Elaine Robledo
Jesse Del Rey
Katelyn Ruelas
Joshua Ruelas
Angelica Minaj
Music by 	David Nessim Lawrence
Production company 	Disney
Country 	United States
Production dates 	Aug 14 - Nov 30, 2007
Awards 	
Won 5 Tony Awards
Won 1 Grammy Award
Won 1 Billboard MA
Won 1 American MA
Perceded by 	High School Musical
Followed by 	High School Musical 3: Senior Year
High School Musical 2 is the second musical in the High School Musical series. The World Premiere took place on August 14, 2007[1] at Disneyland, in Anaheim, California. The primary cast, including Matthew Robledo, Elaine Robledo, Jesse Del Rey, Katelyn Ruelas, and Angelica Minaj.
In the second installment of the Disney franchise, high school student Troy Bolton stresses over getting a job, with the price ofcollege expenses looming on his mind, as well as trying to make sure he and Gabriella Montez are able to stay together all summer. This situation attracts the attention of Sharpay Evans, who attempts to break them up by hiring him at his family's country club.
==Plot==
The school year ends with everyone at East High School looking forward to summer vacation ("What Time Is It"). Troy Bolton is still dating Gabriella Montez, who decides to stay in Albuquerque with her mother. Troy eventually decides to look for a summer job to gain money for college.
Sharpay and Ryan Evans plan to spend part of the summer at their family's country club, Lava Springs ("Fabulous"), but to also breakup Troy and Gabriella, by hiring him to work at his country club. However, Troy convinces the club's manager, Mr. Fulton, into hiring Gabriella and their close group of friends as well; including Taylor and Chad. Sharpay is enraged upon learning that Gabriella is working as one of the lifeguards but is unable to get her fired so he orders Fulton to give them difficult tasks so they would be best to quit. Fulton attempts to intimidate the group but Troy rebuilds their confidence and convinces them that they can persevere ("Work This Out").
Troy continues to worry about funding for college. Sharpay senses his need and arranges for Troy to be promoted, hoping that this will convince him to sing with him at the talent show. Meanwhile, Taylor writes a ballad for Troy and Gabriella. Troy agrees to sing with his friends in the show ("You Are The Music In Me"), not knowing that Sharpay is vying for his attention. (In the extended version, Sharpay and Ryan trap Troy as he prepares for a date with Gabriella, and perform their potential show stopper ("Humuhumunukunukuapua'a").)
Ryan realizes he does not mean much to Sharpay anymore, as he is ready to blow his sister aside for the opportunity to perform with Troy. This leads to tension between the twin siblings and Ryan angrily informs Sharpay that she will no longer obey his orders. Taylor and Gabriella invite Ryan to the baseball game, where she persuades the Wildcats to take part in the talent show ("I Don't Dance").
Owing to a "promise" from Troy, he and Sharpay practice their song for the Midsummer Night's Talent Show ("You Are The Music In Me (Sharpay Version)").
When Sharpay discovers that Ryan and the Wildcats are putting together their own performance in the show, she orders Mr. Fulton to ban all junior staff members from performing. Gabriella angrily confronts Sharpay about his interference and quits her job at Lava Springs. Troy overhears the exchange, and tries to persuade Gabriella to change her mind. Gabriella expresses her loss of trust with Troy ("Gotta Go My Own Way") and leaves Lava Springs, & gives him the necklace back. It also seems that they broke up.
Troy returns to work the next day to find that his friends refuse to talk to him. Kelsi silently shows Troy the notice from Mr. Fulton, causing Troy to question his own motivations ("Bet On It"). He begins to reconcile with Chad and his other friends. Then Troy confronts Sharpay, informing him that he will not sing with him. The Wildcats and Chad forgive Troy for his absence and convince him to sing in the talent show, which he does only under the condition that they are all allowed to perform as well.
At Sharpay's supposed instruction, Ryan gives Troy a new song to learn moments before the show. As Troy goes onstage, he asks Sharpay why he switched the song, and Sharpay is shocked to find that his sister tricked him. Troy sings the song ("Everyday") alone, until Gabriella surprisingly joins him onstage. In the end, Sharpay proudly presents his sister , Ryan, with the award for the talent show. After the talent show, all the Wildcats go to the golf course to enjoy the fireworks.
Everyone celebrates the end of the summer with a pool party ("All for One").
==Cast==
*Troy Bolton (Matthew Robledo) is the most popular male student at East High School, and the captain of the varsity basketball team. 
*Gabriella Montez (Elaine Robledo) is Troy's girlfriend who is relieved that she will still be attending East High. She is the lifeguard at the Lava Springs Country Club.
*Sharpay Evans (Jesse Del Rey) is determined to win the talent show and sabotage Troy and Gabriella's relationship.
*Ryan Evans (Katelyn Ruelas) is Sharpay's sister who lives in the shadow of her primadonna brother.
*Chad Danforth (Joshua Ruelas) is Troy's best friend.
*Taylor McKessie (Angelica Minaj) is Gabriella's best friend, pianist and composer, and is dating Chad. She is captain of the school Scholastic Decathlon team. She has a summer job at Lava Springs as an Activities Coordinator.
==Musical Numbers==
See also: High School Musical 2 (Soundtrack)
Song 	Chiefly sung by 	Scene
What Time Is It 	Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan, Chad, Taylor 	East High's Classroom
Fabulous 	Sharpay and Ryan 	Lava Springs
Work This Out 	Troy, Gabriella, Chad, Taylor, Kelsi, Zeke, Martha, Jason	Lava Springs Kitchen
You Are the Music in Me 	Troy and Gabriella 	Lava Springs
Humuhumunukunukuapua'a 	Sharpay and Ryan 	Lava Springs Stage
I Don't Dance 	Chad and Ryan 	Lava Springs Baseball Field
You Are the Music in Me (Reprise)	Troy & Sharpay 	Lava Springs Stage
Gotta Go My Own Way 	Gabriella 	Lava Springs
Bet On It 	Troy 	Lava Springs
Everyday 	Troy and Gabriella 	Lava Springs Stage
All for One 	Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan, Chad, Taylor 	Lava Springs 
==Awards==
High School Musical won a total of eight awards; five Tony Awards, while the Soundtrack won three; one Grammy Award, one Billboard Music Award, and one American Music Award. 
Year 	Award Ceremony 	Category 	Nominee 	Result
2008 	Grammy Awards 	Best Musical Theatre Album 	 	Won
2008 	Billboard Music Awards	Top Soundtrack  	 	Won
2008 	Tony Awards 	Best Musical 	 	Won
2008 	Tony Awards 	Best Lead Actor in a Musical 	Matthew Robledo	Nominated
2008 	Tony Awards 	Best Lead Actress in a Musical 	Elaine Robledo 	Nominated
2008 	Tony Awards 	Best Featured Actor in a Musical	Jesse Del Rey 	Won
2008 	Tony Awards 	Best Featured Actor in a Musical	Katelyn Ruelas 	Won
2008 	Tony Awards 	Best Original Score 	 	Won
2008 	Tony Awards 	Best Costume Design of a Musical	 	Nominated
2008 	Tony Awards 	Best Choreography 	 	Won
American Music Awards	Top Soundtrack 	 	Won 	
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