Secrets Revealed: Explosive Drama Unveiled in High School Musical 4 – Is Troy & Gabriella's Relationship on the Line?

Warning: The following article contains spoilers from High School Musical: The Musical: The Series season 4.

Summary

In season 4 of High School Musical: The Series, it is uncovered that Troy and Gabriella are seeking couples therapy, suggesting that their relationship is going through a turbulent phase.

High School Musical 4: The Reunion sees Chad and Taylor tying the knot, allowing these somewhat neglected characters to showcase their potential.

Ryan, who is now openly gay, is currently in a relationship and has exciting news of expecting twins. This demonstrates the show's dedication to inclusivity.

The last time fans saw Troy, Gabriella, Chad, Taylor, Sharpay, and Ryan together was in 2008 when they graduated from East High in High School Musical 3: Senior Year. After graduation, they all went their separate ways to pursue their college education. Troy enrolled at the University of California, Berkeley, Gabriella went to Stanford, Chad and Sharpay attended the University of Albuquerque, Taylor got accepted into Yale, and Ryan pursued his passion for performing arts at Julliard. However, according to the fictitious High School Musical 4 movie, college was unable to keep them apart.

7 Troy & Gabriella's Relationship Is On The Rocks

Regrettably, the beloved couple from East High School is currently experiencing a challenging phase in High School Musical 4: The Reunion. Troy and Gabriella have sought assistance from a couples therapist. Despite the absence of Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series season 4, their iconic characters are mentioned by Corbin Bleu. During a discussion with Miss Jenn, Ricky, Gina, Kourtney, Carlos, Ashlyn, and Emmy, Bleu, Monique Coleman, and Lucas Grabeel refer to the movie. This implies that Efron and Hudgens likely reprise their roles in the fictional fourth installment of High School Musical, albeit remaining offscreen.

The information provided by the Disney+ series regarding Troy and Gabriella's storyline in the movie is limited to their involvement in couples therapy. It is unclear whether they are married or what their respective careers entail. However, considering that Troy and Gabriella were the central couple in the first three films, it is plausible to assume that they resolve any issues within their relationship. In Season 4, viewers are also treated to a rendition of "Dreams Don't Die," a song from High School Musical 4: The Reunion, performed by Gabriella, with Emmy providing the vocals after discovering the cancellation of the drama club's production of High School Musical 3.

6 Chad & Taylor Are Married

In High School Musical 4: The Reunion, Troy and Gabriella's relationship may not be in the best place, but there is some solace in knowing that Chad and Taylor are happy and thriving. As Corbin Bleu, who plays Chad, describes the movie's plot to the characters of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, he reveals that Chad and Taylor are now married, much to the delight of fans. In the original films, Chad and Taylor were a sweet couple who didn't get enough screen time, so it's refreshing to see them finally receiving recognition and having their moment in the spotlight in the Disney+ spinoff series.

5 Taylor Is The Principal Of East High

4 Ryan Is Gay

One of the most captivating revelations in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series season 4 was the announcement that Ryan is gay. While many had suspected this during the original films' debut in the mid to late 2000s, it appeared that Disney was not prepared or willing to address that aspect of the character's storyline at that time. Fortunately, the Disney+ series embraces inclusivity and showcases numerous LGBTQ+ relationships, thus making the decision to incorporate Ryan's sexuality into the plot of the fictional High School Musical 4 movie an effortless one.

3 Ryan & His Partner Are Having Twins

In the High School Musical franchise, it was revealed that Ryan is gay and is in a relationship with a man named Scott Hoying in the fourth film. Unfortunately, Hoying's character's name is not disclosed in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series season 4. However, Lucas Grabeel's character reveals in episode 1 that Ryan and his partner are expecting twins. This is particularly heartwarming because Ryan and Sharpay are twins, although there is no update on Sharpay in the episodes.

In season 4 of the Disney+ show, there is also a duet performed by Ryan and his partner in High School Musical 4: The Reunion. Additionally, in episode 6, Carlos and Seb perform the number "Over Again," originally sung by Ryan and Hoying's character in the movie. This provides fans with more insight into the dynamics of the couple in the fourth High School Musical film.

2 Martha Is A Renowned Choreographer

Kaycee Stroh returns as Martha Cox in the "High School Reunion" High School Musical 4: The Reunion scene in Season 4, Episode 1 of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. In this episode, she joins Chad, Taylor, and Ryan in a performance to kick off their 15-year-high school reunion and honor Ms. Darbus. Later, during Corbin Bleu's explanation of the movie's various storylines, it is revealed that Martha is a "world-class" choreographer, which is well-deserved.

1 Ms. Darbus Is Retiring From Teaching At East High

In High School Musical: The Musical: The Series season 4, Corbin Bleu explains that the main plot of High School Musical 4: The Reunion revolves around the retirement of Ms. Darbus, the drama teacher at East High. Alyson Reed, who portrays Ms. Darbus, appears frequently throughout the season, sharing multiple scenes with Gina and Mack's characters. One of the standout moments is when Ms. Darbus delivers a heartfelt monologue about retiring. However, Bart Johnson reveals in episode 6 that Gina's character, Bailey, manages to persuade Ms. Darbus not to retire by the end of the fourth High School Musical film.