High School Musical is a 2006 American musical television film directed by Kenny Ortega and starring Vanessa Hudgens. The film follows the story of Troy Bolton, a popular high school basketball player, and Gabriella Montez, a shy and intelligent new student. When they audition for the school musical, they discover their love for singing and each other. High School Musical became a cultural phenomenon, spawning two sequels and launching Vanessa Hudgens' career as a singer and actress.
