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Old 05-10-2007, 06:20 PM   #1
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The OTHER 'High School Musical' hits New York

Where will it hit first: the courts or Broadway?

A writer in Texas came up with his 'High School Musical' in 2003, and saw it staged in Fort Worth in 2005. Six months later the Disney Channel Original Movie, 'High School Musical' aired and a franchise was born. The lawsuit is in the works and a free staged reading of his play will be held in New York on May 21st.

'High School Musical 2' will premiere Friday, August 17th on the Disney Channel.

Read more on this story at:
Seeking a Future, High School Musical — No, Not the Disney One — Gets NYC Reading
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/107982.html
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Re: The OTHER 'High School Musical' hits New York

Hey Ron! Got time to check this out and report back to us? (assuming Poppins is dark on Mondays)

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The Manhattan Equity staged reading of Cozby's High School Musical (directed by Akiva Daube) will be May 21 at 7 PM at New World Stages, 340 West 50th Street, between Eighth and Ninth Ave.
Tickets are free on a first-come, first-served basis by making a reservation at (212) 252-5494 or by e-mailing info@themusicalmachine.com.
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Disney's going to win this one.
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Re: The OTHER 'High School Musical' hits New York

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Disney's going to win this one.
Literally, yes. However, I don't think the 'original' author will come away empty-handed. While Disney won't be forced to stop the cash cow, the plaintiff will probably receive court costs and a settlement. Also, it will probably result in the 'original' production being re-titled and allowed to continue in a non-Broadway existence - which is what the author envisioned all along.
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Any updates on the lawsuit?
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