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.
Acting
Naturi Naughton carries the entire emotional weight, no notes.
Production
That inexplicable 'Fame' title song remix in a hip-hop ballet.
Director
Kevin Tancharoen
Kay Panabaker
Jenny Garrison
Walter Perez
Victor Taveras
Naturi Naughton
Denise Dupree
Asher Book
Marco
Kherington Payne
Alice Ellerton
Collins Pennie
Malik Washburn
Paul McGill
Kevin Barrett
Bebe Neuwirth
Ms. Kraft
Paul Iacono
Neil Baczynsky
Charles S. Dutton
Mr. James Dowd
Kelsey Grammer
Mr. Martin Cranston
Anna Maria Perez De Taglé
Joy
Megan Mullally
Ms. Fran Rowan
Debbie Allen
Ms. Angela Simms
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was director Kevin Tancharoen's feature debut before pivoting to Mortal Kombat web series—explains the fight-scene energy in dance numbers.
Debbie Allen's iconic 'you want fame' line from the original film appears here as a framed poster behind her desk, which she presumably hung herself.
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