Photo Flash: North Shore's Disney HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2

"We are thrilled to be the second regional theater in the country to produce the blockbuster hit DISNEY High School Musical 2 this year and to give families the opportunity to enjoy this live musical experience together," said Barry Ivan, NSMT's Artistic Director and Executive Producer and Director/Choreographer for DISNEY High School Musical 2. 

The record-breaking movie debuted on August 17, 2007 and was seen by 17.2 million viewers, making it the most-watched basic-cable telecast in history. Over 3,500 licensed productions of High School Musical: On Stage, the first part in the series, have been produced in the United States and abroad making the title one of the most popular available from Disney.

High School Musical: On Stage follows the summertime adventures of Troy, Gabriella and the rest of the Wildcats as they work as staff members at the Lava Springs Country Club. The Wildcats are out to have the best summer of their lives, but Sharpay's secret plan to steal Troy away from Gabriella threatens to ruin their plans. The stage version features all the songs from the movie, including "What Time Is It", "You Are The Music In Me", "Gotta Go My Own Way" and "Bet On It", as well as some new additions and the un-aired "Humuhumunukunukuapua'a".

Tickets for DISNEY High School Musical 2 are available by visiting www.nsmt.org, calling (978) 232-7200, or directly at the box office in person at 62 Dunham Rd. Beverly, MA 01915.

Operating since 1955, NSMT has evolved into the largest non-profit producing theater in New England, with approximately 300,000 patrons annually. NSMT has gained a national and regional reputation for artistic achievement, specifically in the areas of developing new works and providing outstanding theater arts and education programs. NSMT has received numerous industry awards including The Elliot Norton Award, The Rosetta Le Noire Award from Actors' Equity, and The Moss Hart Award. NSMT annually produces a six musical subscription series and an acclaimed concert series. With its celebrated Theatre for Young Audiences program, a school touring program, and year-round classes for children, NSMT has become one of the region's leading providers of theater arts and education.

Photo Credits: Paul Lyden