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Love You Forever

**Love You Forever** is an original song from *High School Musical: The Musical: The Series: The Soundtrack: The Final Season*. The song is written by Matthew Tishler and Cozi Zuehlsdorff. The song is produced by Matthew Tishler. The song is sung by the entire cast of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series in the final episode. It is the last original song of the series.

## Background

Ricky never felt more sure about his love life with Gina and he thought that he should tell Gina how he really feels about her. So he wrote that song. He sang the song to Gina when she was giving her speech about her movie promotion that was supposed to be held in New Zealand. The whole HSMTMTS crew came together and helped Ricky to sing it to Gina

## Lyrics

[Intro]

**Ricky:** Two, three, four

[Verse 1]

**Ricky:** *I been wishin' on a fallin' star for too long*

*I been runnin', I don't know what from*

*But you and I've become a sacred kinda home*

[Chorus]

**Ricky:** *I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in love and I know it*

*No net, no fear right here in this moment*

*Mm, I've never been more sure of what I got, yeah*

*'Cause this is so much more than puppy love, so*

*I'll say it first, no matter what the cost*

*Here I am, full heart, full stop*

*I love you*

[Verse 2]

**Ricky:** *I never knew that I could feel so sure and so strong*

*How can three old words feel so brand new?*

[Chorus]

**Ricky:** *Ooh, I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in love and I know it*

*Mm, so rare, so real right here in this moment*

*Mm, I've never been more sure of what I got*

*And I'm starin' at the only thing I want, so*

*I'll say it first, no matter what the cost*

*Here I am, full heart, full stop*

*I love you*

[Verse 3]

**Ricky:** *I wanna finish what we started in the stairwell where we met*

*I wanna live like I have never even heard the word regret*

*I wanna scream what's in my heart and I won't ever take it back*

*'Cause I love you feels a lot like high school and forever after that*

**Carlos and Seb:** *I wanna finish what we started in the stairwell where we met*

**Ashlyn and Maddox:** *I wanna live like I have never even heard the word regret*

**Kourtney and Jet:** *I wanna scream what's in my heart and I won't ever take it back*

**Ricky:** *'Cause I love you feels a lot like high school and forever after that*

**E.J:** *Forever*

**HSMTMTS Cast:** *Forever after that*

**HSMTMTS Cast:** *I wanna finish what we started in the stairwell where we met*

*I wanna live like I have never even heard the word regret*

*I wanna scream what's in my heart and I won't ever take it back*

**Ricky:** *'Cause I love you feels a lot like high school*

**Gina:** *And forever after that*

## Trivia

* One of the co-writers of this song Cozi Zuehlsdorff is a reporter in this scene the song was sung.
Emmy and Gina

And Emmy, it has been such an honor getting to see you grow. I feel like you're my little sister and I can't wait to see you take over the world but, bring me along with you please.

## Emmy and Gina

### Characters

Gina Porter
 Emmy

### Status

Friends
 Honorary Sisters

## Information

### Portrayed by

Sofia Wylie
 Liamani Segura

**Gemmy** is the friendship pairing between Gina Porter and Emmy.

## History

In Into the Unknown, Gina Porter first meets Emmy right before auditions for *Frozen* when Emmy and her best friend Alex asks Gina for advice on auditioning.
All I Want

**"All I Want"** is an original song from High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. The song is sung by Olivia Rodrigo as Nini Salazar-Roberts.

## Lyrics

**Nini**:

I found a guy, told me I was a star

He held the door held my hand in the dark

And he's perfect on paper but he's lying to my face

Does he think that I'm the kinda girl who needs to be saved

And there's one more boy he's from my past

We fell in love but it didn't last

'Cause the second I figure it out he pushes me away

And I won't fight for love if you won't meet me halfway

And I say that I'm through but this song's still for you

All I want is love that lasts

Is all I want too much to ask

Is it something wrong with me

All I want is a good guy

Are my expectations far too high

Try my best but what can I say

All i have is myself at the end of the day

Shouldn't that be enough for me

Oooooo

And I miss the days

When I was young and naive

I thought the perfect guy would come and find me

Now happy ever after it don't come so easily

All I want is love that lasts

Is all I want too much to ask

Is it something wrong with me, oh

All I want is a good guy

Are my expectations far too high

Try my best but what can I say

All I have is myself at the end of the day

And all I want is for that to be okay

## Videos

Olivia Rodrigo - All I Want (HSMTMTS Disney+)Olivia Rodrigo - All I Want (HSMTMTS Official Lyric Video Disney+)
Dreams Don't Die

**Dreams Don't Die** is an original song from *High School Musical: The Musical: The Series: The Soundtrack: The Final Season*. The song is sung by Liamani Segura as Emmy.

## Lyrics

Can't let it end this way

Watching her dream slowly fade to gray

And everyone seems so okay

But I can't let it all go so easily

Who says the curtain is closing

On the time of our lives?

How could I sleep at night pretending I'm fine

Leaving it all behind when dreams don't die?

Wherever I go, it will follow me home

And I'd always know that dreams don't die

So why take them for granted?

When you could be off taking chances

So I will give all I got, no matter the odds

'Cause it's all that I want and dreams don't die

Even if it's up to me

Even if I'm the only one who sees

I'm never gonna stop believing

As long as I've got air to breathe in

Who says the curtain is closing

On the time of our lives?

How could I sleep at night pretending I'm fine

Leaving it all behind when dreams don't die?

Wherever I go, it will follow me home

And I'd always know that dreams don't die

So why take them for granted?

When you could be off taking chances

So I will give all I got, no matter the odds

'Cause it's all that I want and dreams don't die

Got nothing to lose so I'll go fight

I'm facing the music deep inside

And no one can take that away

If they tried

How could I sleep at night pretending I'm fine

Leaving it all behind when dreams don't die?

Wherever I go, it will follow me home

And I'd always know that dreams don't die

So why take them for granted?

When you could be off taking chances

So I will give all I got, no matter the odds

'Cause it's all that I want and dreams don't die
Joshua Bassett

*The topic of this page has a wiki of its own: Joshua Bassett Wiki.*

**Joshua Bassett** is an American actor and musician who plays the main role of Ricky Bowen in *High School Musical: The Musical: The Series*. He is also known for his roles in *Stuck In The Middle* & *Grey's Anatomy.*

## Biography

Bassett was born and raised in Oceanside, California, to parents Taylor and Laura. He has five sisters, and was home-schooled.

His first introduction to musical theater was at age 7, over a decade before he starred as Ricky in *High School Musical: The Musical: The Series,* when he was in a community theater production of *High School Musical* as J.V. Jock No. 2. Since then, Bassett has starred in over 30 musical productions. He moved to Los Angeles when he was 16 years old to start acting, living in his car for some time to get by.

## Filmography

* Better Nate Than Ever (2022)
* High School Musical The Musical The Series (2019- present)
* *Grey's Anatomy* (2019)
* *Dirty John* (2018)
* *Stuck In The Middle* (2018)
* *Game Shakers* (2018)
* *Lethal Weapon* (2017)

## Credits

 2018
Stuck in the Middle
Dirty John
Aidan
 2019
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
 2022

## Trivia

* He can play both the Guitar, Piano
* Josh and Olivia at 2020 For HSMTMTS They Crying On Set Break Up (Most Likely To)
* He his Favorite Song (Can I Have This Dance) franchise at Season 4
High School Musical: The Musical

High School Musical: The Musical was East High's 2019 stage production. It is very similar to the first movie in multiple regards, but one of the first rendition's of the film to have Sharpay be played by a man.

## ***Cast***

Nina Salazar-Roberts as Gabriella Montez

Richard Bowen as Troy Bolton

E.J Caswell as Chad Danforth (Troy Understudy)

Gina Porter as Taylor McKessie (Gabriella Understudy)

Ashlyn Caswell as Ms. Darbus

Seb Matthew-Smith as Sharpay Evans

Carlos Rodriguez as Chad Danforth (Understudy)

## ***Crew***

Big Red The Third

Natalie Bagley
Carlos and Ricky

**Ricklos** is the friendship pairing between **Rick**y Bowen and Car**los** Rodriguez. They are portrayed by Joshua Bassett and Frankie A Rodriguez.

## Moments

### The Transformation

* Ricky helps Carlos write a song about he feels about Seb Matthew-Smith called In a Heartbeat.

## Trivia

* Ricky Bowen helps Carlos Rodriguez write In a Heartbeat about how he feels about Seb Matthew-Smith.
Matthew Sato

**Matthew Sato** is an actor making his first appearance in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Season 4. He portrays Mack, a sitcom actor.

## Filmography

* High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (2019-2023)
* Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. (2021-present)
* Saved by the Bell (2020-2021)
* Side Hustle (2020-2022)
* Intern-In-Chief (2019)
* Chicken Girls (2017-present)
In a Heartbeat

**"In A Heartbeat"** is an original song from High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. The song is sung by Frankie A Rodriguez as Carlos Rodriguez in the episode The Transformation.

## In a Heartbeat

### Performers

Frankie A RodriguezJoshua Bassett (back-up vocals, guitar)

### Composers

Jason Mater, Will Jay & Brandon C. Rogers

## Lyrics

[Intro: Frankie Rodriguez]

Mmm-mmm, mmm-mmm-mmm

(Ooh-ooh)

[Verse 1: Frankie Rodriguez & *Joshua Bassett*]

I scream at the top of my lungs, you keep it all bottled up

We're different that way (*Different that way*)

But please don't ever change (*Don't ever change*)

It might feel like it's only us

Lookin' for our kind of love, and maybe that's true

But I'm so glad that it's you

[Pre-Chorus: Frankie Rodriguez]

I wish you knew that you're fantastic

I'll be right here, whatever happens

[Chorus: Frankie Rodriguez]

When all's said and done

You'll always be the one that I keep comin' back to

In a heartbeat, I'd choose you

Hope you know you'll never dance alone

So, don't you worry, don't need to

In a hеartbeat, I'd choose you

[Verse 2: Frankie Rodriguez, *Joshua Bassett* & **Both**]

You make mе feel like myself

Why would I go anywhere else?

How crazy I am (*Crazy I am*)

Somehow, you understand (*You understand*), yeah

You're the sweetest guy I've ever met (*I've ever met*)

I'm as lucky as **lucky can get, too good to be true**

Knowin' somebody like you

[Pre-Chorus: Frankie Rodriguez, *with Joshua Bassett*]

I wish you knew that you're fantastic

But I don't *have to tell you, this is magic*

[Chorus: Frankie Rodriguez, *Joshua Bassett* & **Both**]

When all's said and done

You'll always be the one that I keep comin' back to

In a heartbeat, I'd choose you

Hope you know (*I hope you know*), you'll never dance alone

So, don't you worry, don't need to

**In a heartbeat, I'd choose you**

[Bridge: Frankie Rodriguez, *Joshua Bassett* & **Both**]

(*Oh-oh-oh-oh*) In a heartbeat, in a heartbeat, I'd choose you

(*Oh-oh-oh-oh*) Don't you worry, you can trust me, I won't lose you

**The future, we can't control**

**But all I know is everything that I need**I have with the boy who chose me

[Chorus: Frankie Rodriguez, *Joshua Bassett* & **Both**]

*When* **all's said and done**

**You'll always be the one** that I keep comin' back to

In a heartbeat, I'd choose you

Hope you know (*I hope you know*), you'll never dance alone

So, don't you worry, don't need to

**In a heartbeat, I'd choose you**

[Outro: Frankie Rodriguez & *Joshua Bassett*]

You (*In a heartbeat*), you (*In a heartbeat*)

I'd choose you (*In a heartbeat*)

In a heartbeat

Ooh (In a heartbeat)

Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh (*In a heartbeat*)

I'd choose you (*In a heartbeat*)

In a heartbeat

## Trivia

* *In a Heartbeat* is the first queer love song in Disney history.
Alex

**Alex** was a recurring character that was first introduce in Season 3 of the Disney+ Original Series *High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.* She is Emmy's Best Friend. In Season 3, she was cast as Young Elsa in Camp Shallow Lake's production of *Frozen.* She is portrayed by Aria Brooks.

## Background

### Personality

Alex is an eighth grader and a brand new Camp Shallow Lake camper.

## Biography

### Early Life

Alex was born sometime between 2005 to 2006.

### Season Three

#### The Woman in the Woods

The cast list for *Frozen* is revealed and Alex is cast as Young Elsa.

#### No Drama

Alex goes on a nature trip along with the young campers and misses the read through.

## Relationships

**Emmy (best friend)**

See Also: Alex and Emmy

## Songs

* For the First Time in Forever/Do You Want to Build a Snowman? (Mashup)
* A Little Bit of You
* This is Me

## Appearances

### Season 3

* Into the Unknown **(appears)**
* The Woman in the Woods (mentioned)
* No Drama (mentioned)
* The Real Campers of Shallow Lake **(appears)**
* Let It Go **(appears)**

## Trivia

* She is a fan of Gina Porter's Tik Tok videos.
* It is a fan theory that she is based on Kourtney Greene.

## References

1. ↑ The Woman in the Woods
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 'HSMTMTS' Adds Three to Season 3 Cast: See Who They're Playing (Exclusive) | Entertainment Tonight (etonline.com)
3. ↑ Into the Unknown
North High School

**North High School** is a fictional Public High School located in Salt Lake City, Utah. North High School's biggest rival is East High School.

## History

Both Zack and Miss Jenn graduated from North High. During their time at this school they dated and according to Miss Jenn "were the Nini and Ricky of North High."

Later, Zack won the alumni of the year award and started teaching here. He decided to put on The Little Mermaid but changed it to Beauty and the Beast which he co-directed with Lily who was also playing Belle. The beast was played by Howie and Lumiere was played by Antoine.

## Known Students

* Antoine
* Lily
* Natalie Bagley

### Graduates

* Miss Jenn
* Zack
* Howie

### Guests

* Ricky Bowen
* Gina Porter
* Nini Salazar-Roberts
* E.J. Caswell
* Ashlyn Caswell
* Kourtney Greene
* Carlos Rodriguez
* Seb Matthew-Smith
* Big Red

## Song

* Around You
* The Mob Song

## Trivia

* North High has their own Dance Studio.
* In Season 2, the Spring Musical was supposed to be *The Little Mermaid* which Zack would have been directing.
* When they find out that East High School would be doing *Beauty and the Beast* they decided to do that musical too.
* North High was filmed at Ogden High School 40 miles North of the real East High School located in Salt Lake City, Utah.
* According to Seb, Natalie Bagley made this school less evil.

## References

1. ↑ [1]
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 [2]
For the First Time in Forever/Do You Want to Build a Snowman? (Mashup)

**"For the First Time in Forever/Do You Want to Build a Snowman? (Mashup)"** is a song cover from *High School Musical: The Musical: The Series: The Soundtrack: Season 3*, that is a mashup of 2 songs from *Frozen*. The song is sung by the Cast of HSMTMTS in Into the Unknown.

## Background

For auditions for Camp Shallow Lake's production of Frozen the auditionees sing a mashup of the songs "For The First Time in Forever" and "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?".

## Lyrics

[ASHLYN]

The window is open, so's that door

I didn't know they did that anymore

And there's two nice ladies helping me get dressed

(spoken)

Thank you

Thanks

[KOURTNEY]

For years I've roamed these empty halls

Why have a ballroom with no balls?

Coronation day is just the best

[GINA]

There'll be actual, real-life people

It'll be totally strange

But wow, am I so ready for this change

[RICKY]

For the first time in forever

There'll be music, therе'll be light

[CARLOS]

For the first time in forеver

I'll be dancing through the night

[UNKNOWN]

Don't know if I'm elated or gassy

But I'm somewhere in that zone

[RICKY]

'Cause for the first time in forever

I won't be alone

[EMMY]

Do you wanna build a snowman?

Come on, let's go and play

[ALEX]

I never see you anymore

Come out the door

It's like you've gone away

[KOURTNEY]

We used to be best buddies

And now we're not

[GINA]

I wish you would tell me why

[EMMY]

Do you wanna build a snowman?

[ALEX]

It doesn't have to be a snowman

(spoken)

Go away, Anna

[EMMY, spoken]

Okay, bye

[KOURTNEY]

Don't let them in, don't let them see

Be the good girl you always have to be

[GINA]

Conceal, don't feel

Put on a show

Make one wrong move and everyone will know

[ASHLYN]

But it's only for today

[GINA]

It's only for today

[UNKNOWN]

Elsa, it's agony to wait

[ASHLYN]

It's agony to wait

[KOURTNEY]

Tell the guards to open up the gate

[ENSEMBLE]

The gate (Do you wanna build a—)

The gate (Do you wanna build a—, do you wanna build a snowman?)

'Cause for the first time in forever

For the first time in forever

Nothing's in my way (Today; do you wanna build a snowman?)

## Videos

For The First Time In Forever - HSMTMTS Season 3 - Disney+For the First Time in Forever-Do You Want to Build a Snowman? Mashup (From Frozen - HSM...For the First Time in Forever-Do You Want to Build a Snowman? Mashup
Ashlyn and Val

**Vashlyn** is the friendship/romantic pairing between **Va**l and A**shlyn** Caswell. They are portrayed by Meg Donnelly and Julia Lester.

## History

In Into the Unknown, Ashlyn Caswell and Val first met at auditions for Camp Shallow Lake's production of *Frozen*. In The Woman in the Woods, Ashlyn finds out Val didn't cast her for a lead role instead she was cast for the ensemble. Ashlyn gets mad that Val didn't cast her for a lead role and is convince that Val hates her. In No Drama, Maddox tells Ashlyn that she thinks Ashlyn has a crush on Val. Ashlyn tells Maddox that she has a boyfriend. In Color War, after sharing a hug, it's revealed that Ashlyn may have romantic feelings for Val along with potentially being queer. In Camp Prom, it's confirmed that Ashlyn is queer along with having feelings for Val.
Marvin

**Marvin** is a new character that is first introduced in Season 3 of the Disney+ Original Series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. Marvin is a family friend of the Salazar-Roberts family. He is portrayed by Jesse Tyler Ferguson.

## Biography

### Early Life

While in college, Marvin, Carol, and Dana were members of a band called University Clowns. They almost performed at the first ever Coachella.

## Appearances

### Season 3

* Into the Unknown **(Appears)**
* Let It Go (mentioned)

## Trivia

* He loves to bake.
* He went to college with Carol and Dana Salazar-Roberts.
* His favorite color is Green.
* In Into the Unknown, it was revealed that Carol and Dana Salazar-Roberts chose him as their sperm donor, which makes him Nini's biological father.

## References

1. ↑ High School Musical boss explains Olivia Rodrigo's reduced role (digitalspy.com)
2. ↑ 'HSMTMTS' Season 3 Trailer Debuts! Nini Prepares for 'Something Big' as Summer Camp Heats Up | Entertainment Tonight (etonline.com)
Born to Be Brave

**"Born to Be Brave"** is an original song from High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. The song is sung by Dara Renee as Kourtney & Olivia Rodrigo as Nini Salazar-Roberts.

## Lyrics

**Kourtney**:

Don't need a king

I got my crown

Don't need a hero

To lift me off the ground

I built this heart

It's beating loud

Won't let no bad blood  Ever bring us down

Keep flying higher

Fight like a fighter

What if I'm everything

That I will ever need I'm queen messiah

A strong survivor

Even the worst days won't get the best of me

'Cause I was... Born to be brave

I know who I am inside

And I won't apologize Made my mistakes

And they gave me wings to fly

To my castle in the sky

**Nini**:

I used to feel

Like I was lost

It's like my phone's navigation was turned off

But it's the road

I stumbled on

That led me right to the place where I belong

Keep flying higher

Fight like a fighter

Yeah, I am everything

That I was meant to be

A blazing fire

That's getting brighter

Don't need nobody here that don't believe in me

'Cause I was... Born to be brave

I know who I am inside

And I won't apologize

Made my mistakes

And they gave me wings to fly

To my castle in the sky

Let my hair down and let it go

No more running, I run this show

Way up here, yeah, the view is gold

Born to be brave

Now I'm standing miles high

Like castles in the sky

**Kourtney, Nini and group**:

One, two, three... -Let's go!

Bosses and queens, stand up on your throne Know who you are, this is your kingdom Legends at heart, individuals Go make your mark, be original! Hey!

Ooh! Okay

Hey, hey, hey, hey...

Hey, I see y'all

**Kourtney & Nini**:

'Cause I was... Born to be brave I know who I am inside And I won't apologize Made my mistakes And they gave me wings to fly To my castle in the sky Let my hair down and let it go

No more running, I run the show Way up here, yeah, the view is gold

I was born to be brave

Now I'm standing miles high

Like castles in the sky Like castles in the Sky

## Videos

Born to Be Brave (HSMTMTS Disney+)Born to Be Brave (HSMTMTS Official Lyric Video Disney+)
## Trivia

* This song is referenced in the lyrics of Here I Come, another one of Kourtney's songs.
* This song is also referenced in Let It Go, when Nini and Kourtney reunite after a summer apart.
* The episode is titled Before the Season 4 song **Born to Be Brave** All Cast
Big Red and E.J.

No, no, no, don't get me wrong. I like the guy, I was just hoping we would get through Act One by Christmas.

## Information

### Portrayed by

Larry SapersteinMatt Cornett

**Redj** is the official friendship pairing between Big Red and E.J. Caswell. They are portrayed by Larry Saperstein and Matt Cornett

## History

Big Red and E.J. Caswell first met before the events of Season 1.

## Moments

### Season 1

#### The Read-Through

* Big Red sits next to E.J. during the Read-Through.
* Big Red and E.J. hold hands in the circle during the Read-Through.
* E.J. admits to his girlfriend at the time Nini Salazar-Roberts that he likes Big Red (as a person) just doesn't like listening to him read out loud.

## Trivia

* Big Red used to date E.J.'s cousin Ashlyn Caswell.
* In Season 2, they played on-stage Best Friends. E.J. Caswell was casted as Gaston and Big Red was casted as Gaston's Best Friend LeFou in *Beauty and the Beast*.
Night of Nights

**Night of Nights** is the seventh episode of Season 4 of *High School Musical: The Musical: The Series*. It is the thirty-seventh episode in the series overall. The episode will be released soon on August 9, 2023 on Disney+.

## Synopsis

It’s opening night of the Wildcats’ biggest show ever, and the theater kids have secured the gymnasium for an unforgettable performance of franchise closer HSM3. But with Ricky weighing a last-minute chance to attend college and Gina's world suddenly expanding, the Wildcats find themselves resonating in unexpectedly powerful ways with the source material that they have long revered. Are they still all in this together?

## Cast

### Starring

* Joshua Bassett as Ricky Bowen
* Sofia Wylie as Gina Porter
* Dara Reneé as Kourtney Greene
* Julia Lester as Ashlyn Caswell
* Frankie A Rodriguez as Carlos Rodriguez
* Kate Reinders as Miss Jenn
* Liamani Segura as Emmy

### Guest Starring

* Kylie Cantrall as Dani
* Matthew Sato as Mack

## Trivia

* Though Nini does not physically appear in this episode, there is a girl in the gym audience that looks almost like her. Other shows to have done this kind of thing are Zoey 101 and Outer Banks.
Home

**"Home"** is a cover of the song from the musical Beauty and The Beast. It is sung by Julia Lester as Ashlyn Caswell in the episode Yes, And....

## Home

### Album

High School Musical: The Series: Season 2 Soundtrack

## Lyrics

Yes, I made the choice

For Papa, I will stay

But I don't deserve to lose my freedom in this way

You monster!

If you think that what you've done is right

Well then, you're a fool

Think again

Is this home?

Is this where I should learn to be happy?

Never dreamed

That a home could be dark and cold

I was told

Every day in my childhood

Even when we grow old

"Home will be where the heart is"

Never were words so true

My heart's far, far away

Home is too

Is this homе?

Is this what I must learn to believе in?

Try to find something good

In this tragic place

Just in case

I should stay here forever

Held in this empty space

Oh, but that won't be easy

I know the reason why

My heart's far, far away

Home's a lie

What I'd give

To return

To the life that I knew lately

But I know

That I can't

Solve my problems going back

Is this home?

Am I here for a day or forever?

Shut away

From the world until who knows when

Oh, but then

As my life has been altered once

It can change again

Build higher walls around me

Change every lock and key

Nothing lasts

Nothing holds all of me

My heart's far, far away

Home and free
Alex Quijano

**Alex Quijano** is an actor. He stars as Mike Bowen on the Disney+ series. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.

## Biography

Nothing is known about Quijano outside of his acting career, which began in 2004.

## Filmography

* High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (2019-2023) as Mike Bowen
* 13 Reasons Why (2017-2018) as Steve Crimsen *(2 episodes)*
* The Fosters (2018) as Tony Delgado *(3 episodes)*
* Fresh Off the Boat (2015-2018) - Corporal Bryson *(14 episodes)*
* High Expectasians (2017) as Matteo
* Kevin (Probably) Saves the World (2017) as Matthew Torres *(2 episodes)*
* Ascent (2017) as Justin
* Deal Me (2017) as Alex *(2 episodes)*
* Training Day (2017) as FBI Agent Noah Boudreau *(2 episodes)*
* Unforgettable (2017) as Miguel
* Designated Survivor (2016) as Lawrence
* Aquarius (2015-2016) as Joe Moran *(4 episodes)*
* Bayonne: Waves (2016) as Boyfriend
* NCIS: New Orleans (2016) as Blake Huxley
* NCIS (2016) as Blake Huxley
* One & Done (2014-2016) as Juan *(7 episodes)*
* Tumbledown (2015) as Ben
* Borderline (2014) as BP Officer Manny Bonilla *(short)*
* Building Lines (2014) as Dan Ortega *(short)*
* Happy Endings (2013) as Wilson
* Psych (2013) as Detective Lamas
* Dynamite Swine (2013) as Cop #2
* Beyond (2011) as Mike *(short)*
* House M.D. (2011) as Ray
* Modern Family (2011) as Club Guy
* Larry Crowne (2011) as Team Leader #1
* No Ordinary Family (2011) as Detective Rizzo
* Grey's Anatomy (2010) as Random Guy
* Criminal Minds - "A Rite of Passage" (2010) TV episode - Deputy Clyde Gentry
* Dollhouse (2009) as EMT #1
* The Mentalist (2009) as Attendant
* Kath & Kim (2009) as Cop #2
* Do Not Disturb (2008) as Darren *(2 episodes)*
* Flicka (Not the Horse) (2007) as Bartender *(TV short)*
* Just Legal (2006) as Valet
* Wanted (2005) as Frank Galvan
* Monk (2005) as First Uniform Cop
* CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2004) as Sexual Male Neighbor #2
Kalyani Patel

**Kalyani Patel** is recurring character for the first two seasons of the Disney+ Original Series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. She is the Dean of the Youth Actors Conservatory. She is portrayed by Deepti Gupta.

## Biography

### Season 1

#### Opening Night

Kalyani can be seen sitting in the audience of the musical.

#### Act Two

After having to step out for an important phone call, Kalyani returns to invite Nini Salazar-Roberts to the Youth Actors Conservatory starting next semester.

#### Typecasting

In Typecasting she speaks to Nini about following the rules by the book.

## Appearances

### Season 1

* Opening Night (appears)
* Act Two (appears)

## Trivia

* in the credits of the ninth episode she is called Y.A.C Dean.
Balance

**"Balance"** is an original song from High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. The song is sung by Sofia Wylie as Gina Porter in the episode Into the Unknown.

## Background

After Gina announces to her cabin-mates that she's planning on getting the lead in Camp Shallow Lake's production of Frozen Ashlyn comments that she's falling back into old habits.

## Lyrics

[Verse 1]

I can be sweet (Sweet), then I can be sour (Sour)

I could be dancin' solo, then step back into the crowd (Mm, yeah)

I can go high, then get back down to Earth

Never gonna dim my light or my power (Mm)

[Pre-Chorus]

I feel, like it, like it, I feel, I feel like it's my time

Not the only 2.0 me, no, the real me's back to shine

[Chorus]

On the tightrope, spot light, gonna make it mine (Make it mine)

I've got the balance (She got the balance)

I've got the balance (Oh; she got the balance; yeah)

I'ma rise up, tip toes, gonna make it mine (Make it mine)

No doubt about it (No doubt about it)

I've got the balance (She got the balance)

[Post-Chorus]

B-A-L-A-N-C-E, I'll show 'em what I mean (Show 'em what I mean)

B-A-L-A-N-C-E, I'll show 'em what I mean (Show 'em, show 'em)

[Verse 2]

I can do the most, then go through the motions

I can be this or that, no matter what, it's gonna be explosive

And maybe before, I was only half of me

But now I'm trustin' my instincts and I'm lovin' what I see

[Pre-Chorus]

I feel, like it, like it, I feel, I feel like it's my time

Not the only 2.0 me, no, it's all of me combined

[Chorus]

On the tightrope, spot light, gonna make it mine (Make it mine)

I've got the balance (She got the balance; yeah)

I've got the balance (She got the balance)

I'ma rise up, tip toes, gonna make it mine (Make it mine)

No doubt about it (No doubt about it)

I've got the balance (She got the balance)

[Bridge]

One foot in front of the other

I'm steppin' out, don't know what I'll discover

Just put one foot in front of the other

I'm steppin' out, don't know what I'll discover

Oh-oh-oh-oh

[Chorus]

On the tightrope, spot light, gonna make it mine (Make it)

I've got the balance (She got the balance; yeah, yeah)

I've got the balance (She got the balance)

I'ma rise up, tip toes, gonna make it mine (Right now)

No doubt about it (No doubt about it; ooh-ooh)

I've got the balance (She got the balance; ooh-ooh)

[Post-Chorus]

B-A-L-A-N-C-E, I'll show 'em what I mean (Show 'em what I mean)

B-A-L-A-N-C-E, I'll show 'em what I mean (Show 'em, show 'em)

## Videos

"Balance" by Sofia Wylie for HSMTMTS.Sofia Wylie - Balance (HSMTMTS)
Can I Have This Dance

**Can I Have This Dance** is a cover song in Season 4 of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, originally from High School Musical 3: Senior Year. The song is sung by Joshua Bassett as Ricky Bowen and Sofia Wylie as Gina Porter. The song is originally performed by Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens.

## Lyrics

Take my hand, take a breath

Pull me close and take one step

Keep your eyes locked on mine,

And let the music be your guide.

Won't you promise me (now won't you promise me, that you'll never forget)

We'll keep dancing (to keep dancing) wherever we go next

It's like catching lightning the chances of finding someone like you

It's one in a million, the chances of feeling the way we do

And with every step together, we just keep on getting better

So can I have this dance (can I have this dance)

Can I have this dance

Take my hand, I'll take the lead

And every turn will be safe with me

Don't be afraid, afraid to fall

You know I'll catch you threw it all

And you can't keep us apart (even a thousand miles, can't keep us apart)

'Cause my heart is (cause my heart is) wherever you are

It's like catching lightning the chances of finding someone like you

It's one in a million, the chances of feeling the way we do

And with every step together, we just keep on getting better

So can I have this dance (can I have this dance)

Can I have this dance

Oh no mountains too high enough, oceans too wide

'Cause together or not, our dance won't stop

Let it rain, let it pour

What we have is worth fighting for

You know I believe, that we were meant to be

It's like catching lightning the chances of finding someone like you (like you)

It's one in a million, the chances of feeling the way we do (way we do)

And with every step together, we just keep on getting better

So can I have this dance (can I have this dance)

Can I have this dance

Can I have this dance

Can I have this dance

## Song

Can I Have This Dance-Rina - Sofia Wylie Joshua Bassett - High School Musical the Musical the Series-2
Monique Coleman (character)

## Monique Coleman

**Monique Coleman** is the fictionalized version of the actor who makes her first appearance in Season 4 of the Disney+ Original Series *High School Musical: The Musical: The Series*. Monique played Taylor in the original *High School Musical* trilogy.

## Relationships

Corbin Bleu

Lucas Grabeel

Kaycee Stroh

## Appearances

* High School Musical
* High School Musical 2
* High School Musical 3: Senior Year

### Season 4

* High School Musical 4
* Born to Be Brave (Episode)
Dara Reneé

**Dara Reneé** (also stylized as **Renee'** or **Renee**) (born November 7, 2000) is an American actress. She plays Kourtney Greene in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.

## Early and personal life

Dara Reneé was born on November 7, 2000 in Los Angeles, California and raised in Baltimore where her mother founded a non-profit performing arts school, Encouraging Youth To Dream, in Pikesville. Her mother is actress Kimberly Brooks and her grandmother was a member of 1960s Baltimore soul group The Royalettes. Dara attended John Paul Regional Catholic School in Milford Mill. She initially tried auditioning for theater roles in New York before moving back to California to finish high school at Charter High School of the Arts (CHAMPS) in Van Nuys.

## Career

Renée debuted with the role of Savannah in the 2018 Disney Channel Original Movie *Freaky Friday*.

In 2019, Renée had a recurring role as Stunts in the fifth season of ABC Television series *Black-ish*. She also had a guest role in *The Kids Are Alright*.

In February 2019, it was announced Renée would star in Disney+ series *High School Musical: The Musical: The Series* as Kourtney, student costume designer and Nini's best friend. The series premiered that November. Renée had auditioned for the roles of Ashlyn, Gina, and Kourtney; Kourtney was originally intended to be a once-off character, but Renée was invited to be a series regular. She created the series' arrangement of "Bop to the Top".

## Fun Facts

* Her mother, Kimberly Brooks plays Kourtney's mom
* She was originally only going to appear in the first episode but the writers liked her character so they kept her around
High School Musical 2 Medley

**"High School Musical 2 Medley"** is a medley of songs from High School Musical in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. The song is sung byOlivia Rodrigo (Nini), Dara Reneé (Kourtney), Joshua Bassett (Ricky), Sofia Wylie (Gina), Julia Lester (Ashlyn), Frankie A Rodriguez (Carlos), and Matt Cornett (E.J.).

## High School Musical 2 Medley

### Performers

The Cast of High School Musical The Musical The Series

## Summary

At Ashlyn's new year's eve party they sing a medley of songs from High School Musical 2 to prepare for the Spring auditions that they are expecting to be for High School Musical 2.

## Lyrics

 It's out with the old and in with the new

Goodbye clous of gray, hello skies of blue

A dip in the pool, a trip to the spa

Endless days in my chaise

The whole world according to moi

I want fabulous

That is my simple request

All things fabulous

Bigger and better and best

I need something inspiring to help me get along

I need a little fabulous is that so wrong?

(Take it Ash)

Na, na, na, na

Na, na, na, na

Yeah

You are the music in me

You know the words "once upon a time"

Make you listen

There's a reason

(Come on)

When you dream there's a chance you'll find

A little laughter or happy ever after

Your harmony to the melody

Echoing inside my head

A single voice (single voice)

Above the noise

Like a common thread

Mmm, you're pulling me

When I hear my favorite song

I know that we belong

Oh, you are the music in me

Yeah, it's living in all of us

It's brought us here because

You are the music in me

Na, na, na, na,

Na, na, na, na

Yeah, yeah, yeah

You are the music in me

Na, na, na, na

(Oh)

Na, na, na, na

Yeah, yeah, yeah

You are the music in me

Everybody all for one

Our real summer has just begun

Let's rock and roll and just let go

Feel the rythm of the drums

We're gonna have fun in the sun

Now that all the hard work, work is done

Everybody, one for all

And all for one

All for

## Video

High School Musical 2 Medley (HSMTMTS - Disney+)
Get'cha Head in the Game

**"Get'cha Head in the Game"** is a cover of the song from *High School Musical*. It is sung by Joshua Bassett as Ricky Bowen in the episode Opening Night.

## Lyrics

[Verse 1: Joshua Bassett]

Coach said to fake right and break left

Watch out for the pick and keep an eye on defence

Gotta run the give and go, take the ball to the hole

But don't be afraid to shoot the outside J

[Pre-Chorus 1: Joshua Bassett]

Uh, just keep ya head in the game

Uh, just keep ya head in the game

And don't be afraid to shoot the outside J

Uh, just keep ya head in the game

[Chorus: Joshua Bassett, *Cast of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series*]

You gotta get'cha

Get'cha head in the game

*We gotta get-a, get-a*

*Get-a, get ahead in the game*

You gotta get'cha

Get'cha head in the game

*We gotta get-a, get-a*

*Get-a, get ahead in the game*

Come on! Get'cha

Get'cha head in the game

*We gotta get-a, get-a*

*Get-a, get ahead in the game*

You gotta get'cha

Get'cha head in the game

*We gotta get-a, get-a*

*Get-a, get ahead in the game*

*Woo!*

[Verse 2: Joshua Bassett]

Let's make sure that we get the rebound

'Cause when we get it the crowd will go wild

A second chance, gotta grab it and go

Maybe this time we'll hit the right notes

[Pre-Chorus 2: Joshua Bassett]

Wait a minute—not the time and place

Wait a minute—get my head in the game

Wait a minute—get my head in the game

Wait a minute

Wait a minute

[Chorus: Joshua Bassett, *Cast of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series*]

Gotta get my

Get my head in the game

*You gotta get'cha, get'cha*

*Get'cha, get'cha head in the game*

I gotta get my

Get my head in the game

*You gotta get'cha, get'cha*

*Get'cha, get'cha head in the game*

Come on! Get my

Get my head in the game

*You gotta get'cha, get'cha*

*Get'cha, get'cha head in the game*

I gotta get my

Get my head in the game

*You gotta get'cha, get'cha*

*Get'cha, get'cha head in the game*

*Woo!*

[Bridge: Joshua Bassett]

Why am I feeling so wrong?

My head's in the game

But my heart's in the song

She makes this feel so right

[Interlude: Joshua Bassett (spoken)]

Should I go for it?

I'm gonna shake this, yikes!

[Chorus: Joshua Bassett, *Cast of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series*]

I gotta get my

Get my head in the game

*You gotta get'cha, get'cha*

*Get'cha, get'cha head in the game*

I gotta get my

Get my head in the game

*You gotta get'cha, get'cha*

*Get'cha, get'cha head in the game*

Come on! Get my

Get my head in the game

*You gotta get'cha, get'cha*

*Get'cha, get'cha head in the game*

I gotta get my

Get my head in the game

*You gotta get'cha, get'cha*

*Get'cha, get'cha head in the game*

*Woo!*

## Video

Get'cha Head in the Game (HSMTMTS - Disney+)
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series: The Soundtrack: Season 3

**High School Musical: The Musical: The Series: The Soundtrack Season 3** includes songs such as Finally Free, For the First Time in Forever/Do You Want to Build a Snowman? (Mashup), and Rising. The full soundtrack is not available yet. This soundtrack includes songs from *High School Musical 2*, *Camp Rock* and *Broadway's* *Frozen* along with original songs.

## Videos

What Time Is It-Start the Party Mashup (From Camp Rock - HSMTMTS)Joshua Bassett - Finally Free (HSMTMTS)Cast of High School Musical- The Musical- The Series - Shallow Lake (HSMTMTS)Sofia Wylie - Balance (HSMTMTS)For the First Time in Forever-Do You Want to Build a Snowman? Mashup (From Frozen - HSM...Cast of High School Musical- The Musical- The Series - You Never Know (HSMTMTS)Adrian Lyles - For the First Time in Forever (From Frozen - HSMTMTS)Cast of High School Musical- The Musical- The Series - Ballad of Susan Fine (HSMTMTS)Rising - HSMTMTS Season 3 - Disney+Cast of High School Musical- The Musical- The Series - Fabulous (From Camp Rock - HSMTMTS)Sofia Wylie, Matt Cornett - Love Is an Open Door (From Frozen - HSMTMTS)It's On (From Camp Rock - HSMTMTS)
Maybe This Time

**Maybe This Time** is an original song from Season 4 of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. The song is sung by Sofia Wylie as Gina Porter and Joshua Bassett as Ricky Bowen in High School Musical 4.

## Lyrics

Gina:

Maybe this time we'll do it for real

Nothin' to lose, why don't we try?

Life doesn't wait and it kinda feels like the last chance to get it right

Ricky:

A roll of the dice, a shot in the dark

Everything's changin', can't you tell?

It's all about us, so let's just

Gina and Ricky;

keep this to ourselves.

The future's gon' do what it wants to

But maybe this time

Let's live in the moment, lettin' go

But also holdin' onto hope that it'll all work out fine

For you and I

Maybe this, maybe this time.

Where ever we're headed, I don't wanna miss a second

If the lesson is to enjoy the ride, I'll try

Maybe this, maybe this time

Ricky:

Well, maybe this time is all that we get

But we've still got lots to figure out (Gina: Ahh)

I love the control, what happens next?

I'll give you all my right now

Gina:

Don't look back, (Ricky: Oh) just pull me closer

Gina and Ricky:

Heands up on this rollercoaster

Let's live in the moment, lettin' go

But also holdin' onto hope that it'll all work out fine

For you and I

Maybe this, maybe this time

Where ever we're headed, I don't wanna miss a second

If the lesson is to enjoy the ride, I'll try

Maybe this, maybe this time

Nothin' certain about this journey we're on (Ooh-ooh)

But beyond the horizon waits a new dawn

Gina (Ricky):

Oh (mm)

Gina and Ricky;

Maybe it's time

Let's live in the moment, lettin' go

But also holdin' onto hope that it'll all work out fine

For you and I

Maybe this, maybe this time

Where ever we're headed, I don't wanna miss a second

If the lesson is to enjoy the ride, I'll try

Maybe this, maybe this time

Gina (Ricky):

Time, (oh,) time (Time)

Time (Ah)

Gina and Ricky:

Maybe this, maybe this time

Gina (Ricky):

Time (Time), time

Gina and Ricky (Ricky):

Maybe this time (Gina: Time), (oh)

Maybe this, maybe this time
Most Likely To

**Most Likely To** is the eighth episode of second season of the Disney+ Original Series *High School Musical: The Musical: The Series*. It is the eighteenth episode in the series overall. The episode first aired on July 2, 2021 on Disney+.

## Synopsis

When the Wildcats are benched from rehearsal for a week, tensions rise to the surface during Career Day. Big Red questions if Ashlyn understands his dreams; Howie makes a surprising move with Kourtney; E.J. shocks his dad with a revelation; and Ricky and Nini visit an old haunt.

## Cast

### Starring

* Joshua Bassett as Ricky Bowen
* Olivia Rodrigo as Nini Salazar-Roberts
* Matt Cornett as E.J. Caswell
* Sofia Wylie as Gina Porter
* Julia Lester as Ashlyn Caswell
* Larry Saperstein as Big Red
* Frankie A Rodriguez as Carlos Rodriguez
* Joe Serafini as Seb Matthew-Smith
* Dara Reneé as Kourtney Greene
* Kate Reinders as Miss Jenn
* Mark St. Cyr as Mr. Mazzara

### Guest Starring

* Roman Banks as Howie
* Jacob Young as Cash Caswell
* Kimberly Brooks as Michelle Greene
* Ariel Jean as Bespectacled Freshman
* Blythe Howard as Teacher

## Songs

* Gaston - From High School Musical The Musical The Series
* If I Can't Love Her - From High School Musical The Musical The Series - Roman Banks

## Trivia

* E.J. Caswell's father Cash Caswell makes his first appearance.
* Kourtney Greene’s mother Michelle Greene makes her first appearance. Michelle Greene is played by Dara Renee’s real life mother Kimberly Brooks.
* Both E.J. Caswell’s father Cash Caswell and Kourtney Greene’s mother Michelle Greene make their first appearance in this episode.
* Roman Banks recorded “If I Can’t Love Her” on his birthday in 2020.
* According to Matt Cornett both him and Larry Saperstein took a jug and egg and practice at Salt Lake Slices in between takes.

## References

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Be Our Guest

**"Be Our Guest"** is a cover of the song from the musical Beauty and The Beast. It is sung by Frankie A Rodriguez (Carlos) and Dara Reneé (Kourtney).

## Be Our Guest

### Album

High School Musical: The Series: Soundtrack

### Performers

Frankie A Rodriguez, Dara Reneé, Julia Lester, and Sofia Wylie

## Lyrics

 Ma chère Mademoiselle, it is with deepest pride

And greatest pleasure that we welcome you tonight

And now we invite you to relax

Let us pull up a chair as the dining room proudly presents

Your dinner!

Be our guest! Be our guest!

Put our service to the test

Tie your napkin 'round your neck, cherie

And we'll provide the rest

Soup du jour

Hot hors d'œuvres

Why, we only live to serve

Try the gray stuff, it's delicious

Don't believe me? Ask the dishes

They can sing, they can dance

After all, Miss, this is France

And a dinner here is never second best

Go on, unfold your menu

Take a glance, and then you'll be our guest

Oui, our guest, be our guest

Beef ragout, cheese souffle

Pie and pudding "en flambe"

We'll prepare and serve with flair a culinary cabaret

You're alone and you're scared

But the banquet's all prepared

No one's gloomy or complaining

While the flatware's entertaining

We tell jokes! I do tricks

With my fellow candlesticks

And it's all in perfect taste that you can bet

Come on and lift your glass

You've won your own free pass

To be our guest

If you're stressed, it's fine dining we suggest

Be our guest! Be our guest! Be our guest!

Life is so unnerving

For a servant who's not serving

He's not whole without a soul to wait upon

Ah, those good old days when we were useful

Suddenly those good old days are gone

Ten years we've been rusting

Needing so much more than dusting

Needing exercise, a chance to use our skills

Most days we just lay around the castle

Flabby, fat and lazy

You walked in and oops-a-daisy

It's a guest! It's a guest!

Sakes alive, and I'll be blessed

Wine's been poured, and thank the Lord

I've had the napkins freshly pressed

With dessert, she'll want tea

And my dear that's fine with me

While the cups do their soft-shoein'

I'll be bubbling, I'll be brewing

I'll get warm, piping hot

Heaven's sakes! Is that a spot?

Clean it up! We want the company impressed

We've got a lot to do!

Is it one lump or two?

For you, our guest!

She's our guest!

She's our guest!

(Be our guest)

Be our guest! Be our guest!

Our command is your request

It's been years since we've had anybody here

And we're obsessed

With your meal, with your ease

Yes, indeed, we aim to please

While the candlelight's still glowing

Let us help you, we'll keep going

Course by course, one by one

'Til you shout, "Enough! I'm done!"

Then we'll sing you off to sleep as you digest

Tonight you'll prop your feet up

But for now, let's eat up

Be our guest!

Be our guest!

Be our guest!

Please, be our guest!

## Videos

Be Our Guest (From Beauty & The Beast - HSMTMTS - Disney+)
When There Was Me and You

**"When There Was Me and You"** is a cover of the song from High School Musical. It is sung by Joshua Bassett as Ricky Bowen in the episode What Team?.

## Lyrics

[Chorus 1]

I thought you were my fairytale

My dream when I'm not sleepin'

A wish upon a star that's comin' true

But everybody else could tell

That I confused my feelings with the truth

When there was me and you, oh-oh

[Verse]

I swore I knew the melody

That I heard you singin'

And when you smiled

You made me feel

Like I could sing along

But then you went

And changed the words

Now my heart is empty

I'm only left with used-to-be's

And once upon a song

[Chorus 2]

Now I know you're not a fairytale

And dreams are meant for sleepin'

And wishes on a star just don't come true

'Cause now, even I can tell

That I confused my feelings with the truth

Because I liked the view

When there was me and you

## Video

Joshua Bassett - When There Was Me and You (HSMTMTS - Disney+)