The series stars Joshua Bassett as charismatic teen Ricky who wants to win back his ex Nini, Nini herself (Olivia Rodrigo) after her return from summer theater camp with a new boyfriend but familiar insecurities, drama teacher Miss Jenn (Kate Reinders), secretive transfer student and theater kid Gina (Sofia Wylie), Nini’s competitive new camp boyfriend E.J. (Matt Cornett), Nini’s fashionista and feminist best friend Kourtney (Dara Reneé), aspiring songwriter Ashlyn (Julia Lester), student choreographer Carlos (Frankie A. Rodriguez), Rick’s best bud Big Red (Larry Saperstein) who is basically a “spiritual descendant of Bill and Ted,” and by-the-book S.T.E.M. teacher Mr. Mazzara (Mark St. Cyr).
“High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” Nostalgia Featurette