The cast of the 2006 Disney Channel Original Movie “High School Musical” includes:

Zac Efron as Troy Bolton
Vanessa Hudgens as Gabriella Montez
Ashley Tisdale as Sharpay Evans
Lucas Grabeel as Ryan Evans
Corbin Bleu as Chad Danforth
Monique Coleman as Taylor McKessie
Bart Johnson as Coach Jack Bolton
Alyson Reed as Ms. Darbus

As of August 2023, the main cast members are still known for their roles in the franchise, and some have gone on to pursue other acting projects. Zac Efron starred in the 2022 film “The Greatest Beer Run Ever,” based on a book of the same name by John “Chickie” Donohue and Joanna Molloy. Vanessa Hudgens has appeared in several films and TV shows, including “Rent: Live” and “Bad Boys for Life.” Ashley Tisdale has also continued acting, with roles in shows like “Merry Happy Whatever” and “Carol’s Second Act.” Lucas Grabeel has appeared in several TV shows and movies, including “Elena of Avalor” and “The Little Mermaid Live!”

In addition to the original movie and its sequels, there is also a Disney+ series called “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series,” which features a new cast of characters performing a stage production of “High School Musical” at the same high school where the original movie was filmed. The series stars Olivia Rodrigo, Joshua Bassett, and Matt Cornett, among others.