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High School Musical' Oral History: Disney Channel Movie Turns 15
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High School Musical's Ryan Confirmed As Gay In HSMTMTS
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The High School Musical Cast Reveals Facts You Probably Didn't Know
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High School Musical director reveals character Ryan Evans is gay
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Disney 'High School Musical' director talks why Ryan wasn't openly gay
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High School Musical Director Kenny Ortega Reveals The Character
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High School Musical Director Reveals Why Ryan Wasn't Openly Gay In
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High School Musical' Director Kenny Ortega Explained Why Ryan
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High School Musical' star and his character are both gay. It's no