13: The Musical ✰ (Original)

: Discovering who you are during the turbulent transition to teenage years [7, 13].

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 13: The Musical

: Opened October 5, 2008, at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre [10]. : Discovering who you are during the turbulent

: Music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown ; book by Dan Elish and Robert Horn [7, 13]. 🎭 Production & History : Opened October 5,

: Added adult characters (parents and a rabbi) and updated some songs and storylines for modern sensitivities [17].

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:

: Every performer on stage and musician in the pit was a teenager [10, 15]. 📖 Story Synopsis