3.7 Score

2009 • 1h 47min • PG • Comedy, Drama, Romance, Music

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At New York's High School of Performing Arts, students from all walks of life get the chance to hone their skills as singers, actors, dancers, and more. Over four years, these young men and women will see if they truly have the dedication and talent to achieve success, while still juggling regular schoolwork, feelings of self-doubt, and budding romances.

IMDb 5.0

RT 24%

MC 39

Director

Kevin Tancharoen

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Allison Burnett

Christopher Gore

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Kay Panabaker

Jenny Garrison

Walter Perez

Victor Taveras

Naturi Naughton

Denise Dupree

Asher Book

Marco

Kherington Payne

Alice Ellerton

Collins Pennie

Malik Washburn

Kristy Flores

Rosie Martinez

Paul McGill

Kevin Barrett

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Kay Panabaker Jenny Garrison

Walter Perez Victor Taveras

Naturi Naughton Denise Dupree

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Kherington Payne Alice Ellerton

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Kristy Flores Rosie Martinez

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