The inspirations for the musical sequence from Sharpay Evans (Ashley Tisdale) and Ryan Evans (Lucas Grabeel) dates back from 1933.
On interviews for promotion of High School Musical 3, Kenny Ortega talked about the movies, musical directors and scenes where he took inspiration from Bob Fosse's Chicago, Chorus Line and Busby Berkeley's 42nd Street. Some elements from this film are also hidden in the background as some easter eggs. See bellow some of the side-by-side comparisons.
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| I Want It All Taxi Scene with the easter egg 42nd Street sign in the background |
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| The dancing buildings in the background make close reference to a still photography of 42nd Street and to the ending scene of the movie |
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| The marquees and the dancers are a close reference to the 42nd Street shot. In High School Musical 3 the dancers are inspired by the Radio City Rockettes. |
