High School Musical
Definition
A popular Disney Channel Original Movie trilogy (2006-2008) starring Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens, centered on East High School students navigating romance, rivalries, and self-discovery through musical theater.
A Broadway-style stage musical adaptation of the Disney films, emphasizing catchy pop songs, synchronized dance numbers, and themes of breaking free from social cliques.
A cultural phenomenon and franchise that spawned concert tours, merchandise, and a short-lived TV spin-off, iconic for its 'We're All In This Together' ethos and early-2000s teen optimism.
Examples
After binge-watching High School Musical, he tried moonwalking into homeroom and immediately regretted it.
Her High School Musical obsession peaked when she bedazzled her backpack with Wildcat paw prints.
The office karaoke night turned into a full High School Musical reenactment, complete with dramatic hair flips.
He quoted High School Musical lyrics in his job interview, hoping 'bop to the top' would seal the deal.