Disney has released the trailer for “High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special,” which premieres on Disney+ on Friday, December 11th.

The trailer includes a preview of “The Perfect Gift,” a new song from the highly anticipated second season of the series, written and performed by Joshua Bassett (“High School Musical: The Musical: The Series”).

Check out the trailer below:

And check out the poster for this special:

In addition to “The Perfect Gift,” the soundtrack and special will provide fans with a sneak peek of “Something In The Air,” the first major musical number from the upcoming second season of the series, which has been “Certified Fresh” by Rotten Tomatoes.

“High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special” will also feature Bassett, Olivia Rodrigo, Matt Cornett, Sofia Wylie, Larry Saperstein, Julia Lester, Dara Reneé, Frankie Rodriguez, Joe Serafini, Mark St. Cyr and Kate Reinders sharing their childhood holiday memories, best – and most embarrassing! – gifts, favorite traditions and family photos.

The track listing for the special and soundtrack is as follows:

  • “This Christmas (Hang All The Mistletoe)” – performed by Sofia Wylie
  • “The Perfect Gift” – written and performed by Joshua Bassett
  • “Feliz Navidad” – performed by Frankie Rodriguez and Joe Serafini
  • “The Hanukkah Medley” – performed by Julia Lester
  • “Last Christmas” – performed by Matt Cornett
  • “White Christmas” – performed by Larry Saperstein
  • “Little Saint Nick” – performed by Joshua Bassett and Matt Cornett
  • “Believe” – performed by Dara Reneé
  • “What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve” – performed by Kate Reinders and Mark St. Cyr
  • “River” – performed by Olivia Rodrigo
  • “Something In The Air” – performed by the season two cast of “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series”
  • “That’s Christmas To Me” – performed by Frankie Rodriguez, Kate Reinders, Julia Lester and Joe Serafini
  • “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” – performed by Dara Reneé

Later this week, on Friday, November 20th, the soundtrack from the special will be available on all streaming services

“High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special” is executive-produced by “High School Musical:  The Musical: The Series” creator and executive producer Tim Federle (Golden Globe and Academy Award-nominated “Ferdinand”) and Ashley Edens (“Dancing With The Stars”).  The series has been “Certified Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes as measured by a consensus of reviews by top critics and audience members, and recently received the 2020 GLAAD Media Award for “Outstanding Kids & Family Programming.”

Season one of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series is currently available on Disney+.

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Roger Palmer

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