13: The Musical -
13: The Musical is a groundbreaking coming-of-age production known for being the only Broadway show to feature a cast and band comprised entirely of teenagers [10]. It follows the story of Evan Goldman as he navigates a cross-country move, his parents' divorce, and the social pressures of turning 13 [8, 13]. 🎭 Production & History
Netflix released a film version on August 12, 2022, directed by Tamra Davis [15, 22]. 13: The Musical
: Evan's introduction to his chaotic new life [9]. "Opportunity" : A cheerleader-led pop anthem [2]. "Tell Her" : A heartfelt ballad about miscommunication [3]. 13: The Musical is a groundbreaking coming-of-age production
: Discovering who you are during the turbulent transition to teenage years [7, 13]. : Evan's introduction to his chaotic new life [9]
: Music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown ; book by Dan Elish and Robert Horn [7, 13].
: Added adult characters (parents and a rabbi) and updated some songs and storylines for modern sensitivities [17].
: Launched the careers of Ariana Grande (as Charlotte) and Elizabeth Gillies (as Lucy) [4, 14].