High School Musical DCA

[caldad]

Any tips on the best place to see the High School Musical in DCA? Wondering how early to arrive and the best places to sit. My DD can't wait to see this show!

 

[Pamb]

I am curious about this information too. I am a musical junkie and actually like HSM. My kids are excited to see this with me.

 

[BlueBayou]

We saw this around the Golden Dreams area. My girls - 4 and 7 at the time loved it.

It was warm - even though it was October.

If it is the later show - be mindful of the direction of the sun. Our side was looking into the the setting sun. All of the parents were putting their hands above their eyes to block the sun.

It was a fun show.

 

[disneyfaninaz]

High School Musical travels along the parade route and makes a few stops. I don't recall any place to actually sit. If you sit on the benches a long the parade route, you probably won't be able to see anything. We saw it in front of the Sun Plaza. Everybody just kind of stood while they did the show. Of course, all the girls were in the front rows dancing along.

 

[mom4princesses]

High School Musical travels along the parade route and makes a few stops. Of course, all the girls were in the front rows dancing along.

Do you know if they do the same routine as the move?

 

[BlueBayou]

No, it is not exactly the same dance moves. Similar - but not the same.

 

[Sienna]

I caught bits and pieces of it, and seem to recall it was more of a pep rally and parade, not really a 'show', per se. They have some audience participation, especially with the kids. Teaching them cheers and stuff. Cute, upbeat, fun.

 

[Armadillo4]

HSM2: School's Out makes two show stops. During the show stop, the cast performs for approx. 18 minutes.

The first show stop is at Sunshine Plaza, not too far from the entry turnstiles. This is the more popular (i.e. crowded) of the two show stops and people generally start sitting on the ground around 30 minutes before the show time.

When the first show stop is finished, the traveling float then goes into "parade mode" as it makes its way up the performance corridor to the second show stop. During this time, the cast continues to sing "What Time Is It" in an endless loop.

The second show stop is by the Golden Dreams Theater. You can generally find a "front row" seat about 15 minutes before the show time. If no one is sitting down yet, find a CM and ask them which "line" in the pavement is the front of the seating area. This show stop eventually gets as crowded as the first stop, just not as early.

BlueBayou made a really good note above. The last show time of the day, the sun can get in your eyes if you're facing towards Condor Flats (1st show stop) or the Golden Zephyr (2nd show stop).

caldad, I hope you and your family enjoy the show!!!

Adding: the Orlando Sentinel reported that the Florida version of HSM2: School's Out will go dark in mid-September as they refresh the show for HSM3: Senior Year--which opens on Oct. 24. If this is true, I would guess that the DCA version would do the same.

 

[caldad]

HSM2: The second show stop is by the Golden Dreams Theater. You can generally find a "front row" seat about 15 minutes before the show time. If no one is sitting down yet, find a CM and ask them which "line" in the pavement is the front of the seating area. This show stop eventually gets as crowded as the first stop, just not as early.

BlueBayou made a really good note above. The last show time of the day, the sun can get in your eyes if you're facing towards Condor Flats (1st show stop) or the Golden Zephyr (2nd show stop).

Thanks for all the great info everyone! We're going to try the Golden Dreams location and skip the last show of the day.