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13, A New Musical 2008

Run Time:
1 hour and 30 minutes, with no intermission
Opened: October 5, 2008
Closing: January 04, 2009

13, A New Musical - 2008 Broadway History , Info & More


With wit and searing honesty, "13" is a hilarious, high-energy musical for all ages. It's about the lessons one learns throughout life and the discovery that the journey to who you want to be starts with discovering who you are. Featuring an explosive rock score by celebrated composer Jason Robert Brown (Parade, The Last Five Years, Songs For A New World) and performed by an astonishing cast of young actors, 13 is a grown-up story about growing up.



Evan Goldman has it all: He's popular, has the "perfect" family and lives in the world’s greatest city — New York. When his parents get divorced, he's forced to move with his Mom…to Indiana. Uprooted from his old life, he must maneuver his way through the minefield of high school to become part of the in crowd. 13 is a high-energy musical about growing up, dealing with change and learning that becoming who you want to be starts with discovering who you are.


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13 Plays Final Performance on Broadway Today
by Robert Diamond - January 4, 2009


13, a new musical with music and lyrics by Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown will play its final performance on Sunday, January 4, 2009 after 22 preview and 105 regular performances at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 W. 45th Street). The first Broadway show to star an all teenage cast and band began previews on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 and opened on Sunday, October 5, 2008.

This 'Carol' Invites You to Sing!
by Nancy Grossman - December 24, 2008


Continue your merry-making with a post-holiday performance at New Repertory Theatre at the Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown. Departing Artistic Director Rick Lombardo's adaptation is a classic for our times.

Photo Coverage: '13, A NEW MUSICAL' Borders CD Signing
by Peter James Zielinski - November 28, 2008


The cast and band of 13, A New Musical: Graham Phillips, Allie Trimm, Aaron Simon Gross, Delaney Moro, Eric M. Nelson, Elizabeth Egan Gillies, Al Calderon, Malik Hammond, Caitlin Gann, Ariana Grande, Joey La Varco, Brynn Williams, Lexi Bodick, Zac Coe, Adam Michael Kaufman, Zach Page, Chris Raymond and Charlie Rosen gave a live performance of three songs from the show, followed by a CD signing to celebrate the in store release of the original cast recording on Tuesday, November 25th at the Borders in The Shops at Columbus Circle.

13 to Play Final Performance on Broadway January 4, 2009
by Robert Diamond - November 21, 2008


13, a new musical with music and lyrics by Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown will play its final performance on Sunday, January 4, 2009 after 22 preview and 105 regular performances at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 W. 45th Street). The first Broadway show to star an all teenage cast and band began previews on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 and opened on Sunday, October 5, 2008.

Special BroadwayWorld Discount to 13, A NEW MUSICAL
by Faetra Petillo - November 3, 2008


Now through December 14th, 2008 members of BroadwayWorld can purchase tickets to 13, A New Musical for as low as 46.50. To purchase special discount tickets click HERE or call 212-947-8844, and mention special code 13BWW29.

Photo Coverage: Cast of '13' Hand Print Ceremony at Planet Hollywood
by Walter McBride - October 31, 2008


13, A New Musical, with music and lyrics by Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown (Parade, The Last Five Years), which began previews on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 officially opened at The Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 W. 45th Street) last night, Sunday, October 5, 2008.

Photo Coverage: Jason Robert Brown Hosts '13 Questions' at '13'
by Peter James Zielinski - October 22, 2008


Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown, composer/lyricist of the new musical '13', hosted '13 Questions' - a series of audience Q & A's - immediately following the 7pm performance on Tuesday, October 21st. Special co-hosts for the evening included 13's casting director, Mark Simon, 'fabulous' members of Broadway's first all teenage cast and band and other members of 13's creative staff.

Jason Robert Brown to Host Series of Talkbacks After Select '13' Performances
by Faetra Petillo - October 14, 2008


Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown, composer/lyricist of the new musical 13, to host '13 Questions' - a series of audience Q & A's - immediately following the 7pm performances on Tuesday, October 21, Wednesday, October 22 and Thursday, October 23, 2008. Special co-hosts to include 13's casting director, Mark Simon, 'fabulous' members of Broadway's first all teenage cast and band and other members of 13's creative staff. (Star Ledger) All audience members with tickets for that evening's performance are permitted to stay for that evening's talkback for free.

TV: MEGA Show Preview: 13, A New Musical
by Craig Brockman - October 14, 2008


For the first time EVER online, we're presenting longer, more dynamic show previews, entire numbers and more!

Actors Fund Presents Special Performance of 13 on November 3
by Robert Diamond - October 9, 2008


The Actors Fund has announced that they will present a special performance of 13 on Monday November 3rd at 7PM.

Cast of '13' to be Featured on MTV News on 10/7
by Faetra Petillo - October 7, 2008


The Broadway cast of 13 will be featured on MTV News, Monday, October 6th & Tuesday, October 7th. The show, which opened on Sunday, October 5th, 2008, began preview performances on Broadway at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45th Street) on September 16th, 2008.

TV: Broadway Beat Sneak Peek at 13's Opening
by Craig Brockman - October 6, 2008


13, A New Musical, with music and lyrics by Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown opened on Sunday, October 5, 2008. Watch a sneak peek of Broadway Beat's Opening Night coverage of 13!

'13, A New Musical' Featured in Fashion Fantasy Game
by Reynard Loki - October 6, 2008


'13, A New Musical' will be featured in the Fashion Fantasy Game (www.fashionfantasygame.com), the first virtual world to teach kids about the fashion design business. Starting with a presence on the landing page, players will receive a show synopsis and a special discount ticket opportunity. Players relaxing at the R. Lilly Cafe will hear a sampling of songs from the show on the jukebox and be able to watch the show's promotional video on the movie screen.

Photo Coverage: '13' Gypsy Robe Ceremony
by Walter McBride - October 6, 2008


Devin Richards, the Gypsy Robe Winner for 'A Tale of Two Cities,' & Miles Kath, a 13-year-old actor from 'A Tale of Two Cities,' presented the Gypsy Robe to winner Eamon Foley, from '13, A New Musical' at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre in New York on October 5, 2008. The colorful Gypsy Robe, embellished with mementos from Broadway musicals, is presented to the cast member who has the most Broadway chorus credits.

Photo Coverage: '13' Opening Night Arrivals
by Walter McBride - October 6, 2008


13, A New Musical, with music and lyrics by Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown (Parade, The Last Five Years), began previews on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 officially opened at The Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 W. 45th Street) last night, Sunday, October 5, 2008. With a book by award winning children's author & songwriter Dan Elish ('Born Too Short, Confessions of an 8th Grade Basket Case') and Robert Horn (Dame Edna: Back with a Vengeance), 13, A New Musical is directed by Tony Award nominee Jeremy Sams (The Sound of Music in the West End) and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Christopher Gattelli (South Pacific).

Photo Coverage: '13' Opening Night Curtain Call
by Walter McBride - October 6, 2008


13, A New Musical, with music and lyrics by Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown officially opened last night. BroadwayWorld.com camera's were there to bring you all the opening night action!

'13, A New Musical' Rocks on Broadway Starting Today 10/5
by BWW News Desk - October 5, 2008


13, A New Musical, with music and lyrics by Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown, officially opens at The Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre tonday, Sunday, October 5, 2008.

'13, A New Musical' Digital Release Available Starting 9/30
by Faetra Petillo - September 29, 2008


Ghostlight Records confirms the 9/30 digital release of the Original Broadway Cast Album of '13, A New Musical'. This will be a rare instance where the cast album is recorded and released before performances have officially begun. The physical CD will be available for purchase at The Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre in the weeks ahead, as well as via the Ghostlight website.

Photo Coverage: 13's 'Teens Only' Dress Rehearsal
by Eddie Varley - September 14, 2008


13, A New Musical, the only show to have an all teenage cast & band and to offer $13 tickets, hosted the first ever open dress rehearsal for teenagers only on Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 8pm. 1,100 lucky teen fans (and their adult chaperones), lined up at The Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre to take in an exciting night of singing, dancing and of course, teenage drama! BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there to capture every 'omg' moment!

The Beauty of Youth: Teens Only Invited to First '13' Open Dress Tonight 9/13
by Faetra Petillo - September 13, 2008


13, A New Musical makes the dean's list again. The only show to have an all teenage cast & band and to offer $13 tickets, will now host the first ever open dress rehearsal for

The Advantage of Youth: Teens Only Invited to First '13' Open Dress
by Faetra Petillo - September 5, 2008


PREVIEWS BEGIN ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2008 WITH AN OPENING ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2008 AT BERNARD B. JACOBS THEATRE (242 W. 45TH STREET) 13, A New Musical makes the dean's list again. The only show to have an all teenage cast & band and to offer $13 tickets, will now host the first ever open dress rehearsal for

Photo Coverage: '13: A New Musical' Hits The Recording Studio
by Peter James Zielinski - September 3, 2008


BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were on hand as the cast, creative team and band of '13, A New Musical' recorded the original Broadway recording. The recording will be released digitally as of 9/30, and will be available for purchase at The Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre soon thereafter. A CD version will be in stores in time for the Holiday season. '13, A New Musical' is 'A grown-up story about growing up, featuring the only all-teenage cast ever to hit Broadway.'

13, A New Musical, Offers Special $13 Tickets to First 100 People at Box Office
by Faetra Petillo - August 21, 2008


13, A New Musical will offer a $13.00 ticket - a price which suits anyone's allowance - to the first 100 people in line at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 W. 45th Street) Box Office Opening on Monday, August 25, 2008 at 10AM.

13, A New Musical History

Other Productions of 13, A New Musical

2004   New York Reading
New York
2007   Los Angeles World Premiere
Los Angeles
2008   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway

13, A New Musical - 2008 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Jason Robert Brown

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