Big Red is a fictional character portrayed by Larry Saperstein in the TV series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled The Auditions (season 1), they were 21 years old.
They appear in 26 episodes out of a total of 38 aired and have accumulated 4694 positive votes.
The character of Big Red is mainly associated with Ashlyn, Ricky and EJ.
Episodes26
The Auditions
episode S1.E1 november 2019Ricky decides to audition for East High's fall musical, "High School Musical," in an effort to rekindle his relationship with his ex-girlfriend Nini.
The Read-Through
episode S1.E2 november 2019E.J. is jealous and reeling after losing the leading role of "Troy" to Ricky, and Miss Jenn tells the conflicted leading lady, Nini, to "trust the process."
The Wonderstudies
episode S1.E3 november 2019E.J and Gina are together now and are plotting a big plan while Nini is Confused in her Relationship with E.J.
Blocking
episode S1.E4 november 2019After Nini discovers that E.J. isn't who she thinks he is, Ashlyn gets caught in the middle. Gina and E.J. team up as "wonderstudies," and Ricky gets an unexpected visitor at home.
Homecoming
episode S1.E5 december 2019Miss Jenn organizes a girl's night out with Kourtney and Nini to help Nini shake off the boy drama, while the rest of the theater kids attend the East High Homecoming dance, where Carlos learns to dance like everyone's watching.
What Team?
episode S1.E6 december 2019When Miss Jenn is placed on temporary leave and rehearsals are put on hold, the students rally together to defend their drama teacher.
Thanksgiving
episode S1.E7 december 2019A rambunctious Thanksgiving "cast party" at Ashlyn's ends with surprising news for Gina, while Miss Jenn and Mr. Mazzara accidentally spend the holiday together at East High.
The Tech Rehearsal
episode S1.E8 december 2019When the cast and crew unexpectedly need to find a new location to "tech" their production, Carlos secures a spooky theater downtown, forcing Miss Jenn to confront old demons.
Opening Night
episode S1.E9 january 2020After months of rehearsals, the theater kids gear up for an unforgettable opening night. But when unexpected audience members show up to shake the cast to its core, will the show "go on" if the Wildcats aren't all in this together?
Act Two
episode S1.E10 january 2020It's Act Two of opening night, and the stakes have never been higher. After last-minute cast changes in Act One - and so much left unsaid between Ricky and Nini - there's more drama offstage than on.
New Year's Eve
episode S2.E1 may 2021Ricky, Nini, Gina, and the Wildcats gather at Ashlyn's for a New Year's Eve party. Miss Jenn runs into the new North High rival theatre teacher her ex-boyfriend - and at the stroke of midnight, shocking revelations come to the surface.
Typecasting
episode S2.E2 may 2021It's Spring Musical audition time. These could either be a beauty or a beast.
Valentine's Day
episode S2.E3 may 2021In a tale as old as time, Valentine's Day is filled with missed connections and mixed signals.
The Storm
episode S2.E4 june 2021Drama storms through the "Beauty and the Beast" rehearsal.
The Quinceañero
episode S2.E5 june 2021Gina and Seb rally the group to throw Carlos the music and dance-filled Quinceañero he never had.
Yes, And
episode S2.E6 june 2021East High attends an improv intensive after their confidence is shaken by North High's viral video.
The Field Trip
episode S2.E7 june 2021When the Wildcats suspect that North High has stolen a key costume piece, they infiltrate their rival school and end up in a competitive dance-off. Miss Jenn goes face to face and toe to toe with Zack Roy. And an emboldened Nini takes a big risk.
Most Likely To
episode S2.E8 july 2021When the Wildcats are benched from rehearsal for a week, tensions rise to the surface during Career Day. Big Red questions if Ashlyn understands his dreams; Howie makes a surprising move with Kourtney; E.J. shocks his dad with a revelation; and Ricky and Nini visit an old haunt.
Spring Break
episode S2.E9 july 2021When Gina finds herself stranded at the airport over Spring Break, a surprise run-in changes her. Meanwhile, the separated Wildcats find a way to bond over a song during their break, as Ricky finally sees his mom again.
The Transformation
episode S2.E10 july 2021After rehearsals fail, the cast breaks into separate sleepovers to brainstorm ideas. But as countdown to opening nights loom, secrets rise between Nini and Gina, Seb and Carlos have a first fight, and Ricky receives an unexpected call.
Showtime
episode S2.E11 july 2021Its opening night, and Nini hypes up her anxious cast-mates for their performance in front of the judges, but no East High opening night is complete without unexpected visitors, second chances and big decisions about everyone's futures
Second Chances
episode S2.E12 july 2021While the Wildcats head to Salt Lake Slices, Miss Jenn continues to experience tunnel visions over the awards. Mr Mazzara shows his softer side; Ricky reevaluates a party crusher; Gina speaks her truth and Nini makes a life-altering call.
Let It Go
episode S3.E8 september 2022Nerves run high on the opening night of "Frozen" as the documentary's release quickly approaches.
Admissions
episode S4.E5 august 2023With Ricky and Kourtney off to college and the other Wildcats distracted, the musical is in peril.
The Night of Nights
episode S4.E7 august 2023Ricky, Gina and the rest of the Wildcats must make big decisions on opening night of HSM 3.
Born to Be Brave
episode S4.E8 august 2023Act Two of HSM 3 Opening Night is shaken up by surprise guests and looming decisions.
- The Auditions
- The Read-Through
- The Wonderstudies
- Blocking
- Homecoming
- What Team?
- Thanksgiving
- The Tech Rehearsal
- Opening Night
- Act Two
- New Year's Eve
- Typecasting
- Valentine's Day
- The Storm
- The Quinceañero
- Yes, And
- The Field Trip
- Most Likely To
- Spring Break
- The Transformation
- Showtime
- Second Chances
- Let It Go
- Admissions
- The Night of Nights
- Born to Be Brave
Best moments10
- In a tale as old as time, Valentine's Day is filled with missed connections and mixed signals.
- It's Act Two of opening night, and the stakes have never been higher. After last-minute cast changes in Act One - and so much left unsaid between Ricky and Nini - there's more drama offstage than on.
- When the Wildcats are benched from rehearsal for a week, tensions rise to the surface during Career Day. Big Red questions if Ashlyn understands his dreams; Howie makes a surprising move with Kourtney; E.J. shocks his dad with a revelation; and Ricky and Nini visit an old haunt.
- A rambunctious Thanksgiving "cast party" at Ashlyn's ends with surprising news for Gina, while Miss Jenn and Mr. Mazzara accidentally spend the holiday together at East High.
- Ricky, Nini, Gina, and the Wildcats gather at Ashlyn's for a New Year's Eve party. Miss Jenn runs into the new North High rival theatre teacher her ex-boyfriend - and at the stroke of midnight, shocking revelations come to the surface.
- It's Spring Musical audition time. These could either be a beauty or a beast.
- While the Wildcats head to Salt Lake Slices, Miss Jenn continues to experience tunnel visions over the awards. Mr Mazzara shows his softer side; Ricky reevaluates a party crusher; Gina speaks her truth and Nini makes a life-altering call.
- E.J. is jealous and reeling after losing the leading role of "Troy" to Ricky, and Miss Jenn tells the conflicted leading lady, Nini, to "trust the process."
- After Nini discovers that E.J. isn't who she thinks he is, Ashlyn gets caught in the middle. Gina and E.J. team up as "wonderstudies," and Ricky gets an unexpected visitor at home.
- Nerves run high on the opening night of "Frozen" as the documentary's release quickly approaches.
- Valentine's Day
- Act Two
- Most Likely To
- Thanksgiving
- New Year's Eve
- Typecasting
- Second Chances
- The Read-Through
- Blocking
- Let It Go