Joshua Bassett to Lead High School Musical: The Musical

The first casting news for the new streaming series High School Musical: The Musical has been announced. Joshua Bassett has landed the lead role of Ricky in the new series.

“Ricky is a cynical but charming high school junior who launches a bold plan to win back his ex-girlfriend Nini – by auditioning to star opposite her in the school’s production of ‘High School Musical.’

The 10-episode story follows as a group of high school students who stage a performance of ‘High School Musical’ for their fall theater production, only to realize that as much drama happens offstage as onstage. Every episode will include a new rendition of a beloved song from “High School Musical” as well as an original song.”

The show will premiere on Disney’s streaming site in the late part of 2019.

Source: Rachel Rae Stella/Disney