The Tim Federle-produced series, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, still has a strong following. Many believe it is because of the true storylines (parents getting divorced, LGBTQ+ kids figuring out their own identity and substance abuse issues) offered each season. It gave the LGBTQ+ teenage community an outlet to view the struggles and joys of high school life. Their representation in each episode was authentic and inspiring.
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Inspired The LGBTQ+ Community
The show’s subject matter was inspired by shared stories from the LGBTQ+ community about their upbringing and interactions with others. No longer do gay characters have to speak carefully or in code like other characters have been portrayed in the past. The LGBTQ+ characters in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series develop a deep bond with their audience, as they show it is alright to be yourself and emulate their confidence to achieve your goals.
The casting director of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series should be applauded for hiring a cast with tremendous on-screen chemistry. Their selections contributed to the viewer’s interest. No one associated with the series expected this response from the LGBTQ+ community, as it has been overwhelming to this day.
What TV Critics felt about the Series
Success was not expected, as network executives feared High School Musical: The Musical: The Series would be downplayed as a cheap version of the original series, High School Musical. Instead, it has been stamped as its own series. Viewers gravitated to the humorous storylines and how each was heartfelt. The mockumentary format brought out the amazing talent of the show’s young actors.
Television critics applauded the series for offering frank dialogue between characters but also provided memorable singing performances with elaborate accompanying dance choreography. It is programming that brings parents and their children together in unison in front of the television.
Also, neither side cringe at the show’s content. No one flinched or was surprised by the topics offered in each episode. Skeptics feared a series that depicted high life in this nature would have turned our culture upside down. It was something that never occurred.
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series was funny without forcing the viewer to politely laugh. It is a refreshing new look at an established television franchise. Slowly, the series became must-watch TV for teens and parents. Each age group was avid fans of the show.
