Disney+ has officially revealed the production that the theater kids of “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” will be staging for Season 2. What hasn’t been confirmed, however, is which “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” regulars will play which characters in the tale as old as time. Nini (Olivia Rodrigo) as Belle’s motherOlivia Rodrigo as Nini in “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.” (Fred Hayes / Disney+)Advertisement“High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” already defied gender constructs by casting Seb as Sharpay in the first season. Ricky (Joshua Bassett) as BeastJoshua Bassett as Ricky in “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.” (Fred Hayes / Disney+)Is it a little unfair to cast Ricky, a.k.a. Her stunning rendition of the emotional ballad “Wondering” in “High School Musical” achieved the impressive feat of rounding out Miss Darbus’ fan-favorite but flat character.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 05, 2020 22:12 UTC