High School Musical: The Musical: The Series is a musical drama television series that serves as a meta-spin-off of the High School Musical film franchise. Set at the fictional East High School, the show follows a group of students who stage a production of High School Musical: The Musical as their school musical. With catchy original songs and heartfelt performances, the series explores themes of friendship, love, and self-discovery, while paying homage to the beloved High School Musical movies.