That Other Show That's Available Soon

Oh, I said I'd tell you about the other show that's available soon - one that, unlike Sweeney Todd: School Edition and Rent: School Edition, I have to admit that I might (emphasis on the MIGHT) be interested in directing.

Music Theatre International just announced last week that a certain show is going to be available for the first time this fall. You may have heard of it: High School Musical 2.

I'm on the fence with this one. Readers who've been following along for a while will remember that I directed the First Stage Theatre Company production of High School Musical in November, and it was a terrific experience. It's tempting to try to catch lightning in a bottle again, but that's something the board of First Stage will have to decide. The show was a big undertaking, and this one would be likewise.

And there's some debate over whether or not the second edition was really as good as the first - it's always tough to be the sequel of a huge hit, after all. But HSM2 does have some good musical numbers. So we'll see what happens.