Luke Bayer on Playing Ryan Evans in High School Musical and His Theatre Journey

I chat with actor Luke Bayer about starring as Ryan Evans in the upcoming UK production of High School Musical. We dive into his experience covering and alternating as Jamie in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, his recent work in Titanique, and what it’s like working alongside Jason Donovan, Harry Judd, and Disney icon KayCee Stroh. Plus, Luke shares which Disney movie he’d love to see on stage and his hopes for audiences experiencing this immersive new take on a beloved classic.

See High School Musical at The Lowry, Salford from 22 August to 19 September 2026 with Jason Donovan as Coach Bolton, then at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, London from 12 October 2026 to 3 January 2027 with Harry Judd as Coach Bolton: https://highschoolmusicalonstage.com

Follow Luke on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukebayer/?hl=en

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