The School From High School Musical Was Badly Damaged in a Flood
If you watched High School Musical so many times you can perform all of the choreography in your sleep, we’re sorry to report some sad news… The school where they filmed this…
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 10: Vanessa Hudgens, Zac Efron and Ashley Tisdale arrive at the premiere of ‘High School Musical 3’ at the Greater Union George Street cinemas on November 10, 2008 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mike Flokis/Getty Images)
Mike Flokis/Getty ImagesIf you watched High School Musical so many times you can perform all of the choreography in your sleep, we're sorry to report some sad news...
The school where they filmed this timeless classic was badly damaged in a flood recently. East High School, in Salt Lake City, Utah, was hit by a serious flash flood after rain overpowered the area's storm drains.
As a result, the gym (where some of the film's most iconic scenes were shot) and cafeteria filled with water. It's estimated that the facility is dealing with about $2 million worth of damage.
But maybe, just maybe, this tragic situation is enough to bring the full cast of High School Musical back together for a reunion. Can you imagine the kind of fundraiser they could organize?
Lauren Levine is a freelance writer who has contributed to publications and websites including The Charlotte Observer, U.S. News & World Report, American Way magazine, The Huffington Post, Hello Giggles, Bustle, Thrillist, Thought Catalog, and others.
