13 (musical): History and Key Facts

13 is a musical with music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown and book by Dan Elish and Robert Horn.

Following a move from New York City to small-town Indiana, young Evan Goldman grapples with his parents' divorce, prepares for his impending Bar Mitzvah, and navigates the complicated social circles of a new school. 13 is the only Broadway musical ever with a cast and band entirely made of teenagers.

The Broadway production opened October 5, 2008 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, and closed January 4, 2009. Directed by Jeremy Sams, the original Broadway production is notable for the professional debuts of Ariana Grande and Elizabeth Gillies, who went on to costar in the Nickelodeon television series Victorious.

Netflix released a 2022 film adaptation, to mixed reviews.

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