Zac Efron plays Troy Bolton, Vanessa Hudgens plays Gabriella Montez, and Ashley Tisdale plays Sharpay Evans in the 2006 Disney Channel film High School Musical.
Main cast
- Troy BoltonZac EfronMain
- Gabriella MontezVanessa HudgensMain
- Sharpay EvansAshley TisdaleMain
- Ryan EvansLucas GrabeelMain
- Chad DanforthCorbin BleuMain
- Taylor McKessieMonique ColemanMain
Supporting cast
- Ms. DarbusAlyson ReedSupp
- Jack BoltonBart JohnsonSupp
- Coach BoltonBart JohnsonSupp
- Kelsi NielsenOlesya RulinSupp
- Zeke BaylorChris Warren Jr.Supp
- Jason CrossRyne SanbornSupp
- Martha CoxKaycee StrohSupp
Guest & voice
- Principal MatsuiJoey MiyashimaGuest
- Mr. FultonMark L. TaylorGuest
- Mrs. MontezSocorro HerreraGuest
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About this cast
High School Musical is a 2006 Disney Channel musical film that follows Troy Bolton, a basketball star, and Gabriella Montez, a shy new student, as they audition for the school musical against the wishes of their friends and the drama queen Sharpay Evans. The film launched the careers of its young cast and became a cultural phenomenon.
FAQs
Who plays Troy Bolton in High School Musical?
Zac Efron plays Troy Bolton, the basketball star and male lead.
Who plays Gabriella Montez in High School Musical?
Vanessa Hudgens plays Gabriella Montez, the shy new student and female lead.
Who plays Sharpay Evans in High School Musical?
Ashley Tisdale plays Sharpay Evans, the drama queen and antagonist.
Who plays Ryan Evans in High School Musical?
Lucas Grabeel plays Ryan Evans, Sharpay’s twin brother and accomplice.
Who plays Chad Danforth in High School Musical?
Corbin Bleu plays Chad Danforth, Troy’s best friend and basketball teammate.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026