: Evan's introduction to his chaotic new life [9]. "Opportunity" : A cheerleader-led pop anthem [2]. "Tell Her" : A heartfelt ballad about miscommunication [3].
: Music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown ; book by Dan Elish and Robert Horn [7, 13].
After moving from New York City to small-town Appleton, Indiana, 12-and-a-half-year-old is desperate to fit in [5, 22]. To ensure his upcoming Bar Mitzvah is "the coolest party ever," he tries to balance friendships with the "uncool" kids—Patrice and Archie—and the popular social circle led by Brett, Kendra, and Lucy [13, 22]. The musical explores themes of: 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]. : Evan's introduction to his chaotic new life [9]
: The struggle to choose between what’s right and what’s popular [7].
: Added adult characters (parents and a rabbi) and updated some songs and storylines for modern sensitivities [17]. : Music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown
: Discovering who you are during the turbulent transition to teenage years [7, 13].