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What did our critic think of 13 THE MUSICAL at The Studio Theatre?

ACT Louisville Productions has announced the cast and creative team for their musical production 13 the Musical performing at the newly constructed Studio 1A Theatre November 13-20.

Excellent performances help mask the weaknesses of this not-particularly-romantic romantic comedy.

Broadway Rose Theatre Company is continuing its 2022 Season of Live Musicals with The Evolution of Mann, based on the novel 'Nine Wives' by Dan Elish. Preview performance is Thursday, September 22, with opening night on Friday, September 23, and performances continuing through October 16.

13: the Musical is now streaming on Netflix! The cast of 13: the Musical includes Debra Messing, Josh Peck, Rhea Perlman, Peter Hermann, Eli Golden, Gabriella Uhl, JD McCrary, Lindsey Blackwell, Jonathan Lengel, Luke Islam, Shechinah Mpumlwana, Kayleigh Cerezo, Willow Moss, and Khiyla Aynne. Read all of the reviews for 13 the Musical here!

Panic! Productions, along with Born To Perform Studios and BarCinBoo Productions, Inc. have announced that Barry Pearl will once again direct their late summer teen musical 13, this time at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center. This will be Pearl's third time working with Panic! Productions and also his third time directing the musical on the West Coast. I decided to speak with Barry about his connection to the teen musical and what inspired him to direct it for the third time, as well as how it may differ from his previous incarnations.

Panic Productions, Born to Perform Studio and BarCinBoo Productions are teaming up to bring Ventura County a NEW Teen Summer Musical experience!  13 is a hilarious, coming-of-age musical about discovering that “cool” is sometimes where we least expect it.

Panic Productions, Born to Perform Studio and BarCinBoo Productions are teaming up to bring Ventura County a NEW Teen Summer Musical experience!  

Check out photos of producer Neil Meron, writers and executive producers Jason Robert Brown and Robert Horn and director Tamra Davis were joined by the cast Debra Messing, Josh Peck, Peter Hermann, Eli Golden, Gabriella Uhl, Frankie McNellis, Jonathan Lengel, choreographer Jamal Sims, special guests from the Broadway community, and more.

In the new clip, 12-year-old Evan Goldman (Eli Golden) prepares to move from New York City with his mother Jessica (Debra Messing). With his Bar Mitzvah fast approaching, Evan is devastated that he must leave all his friends, his father (Peter Hermann) and his rabbi (Josh Peck) behind. Watch a video of '13' from 13: The Musical on Netflix now!

Watch the trailer for the new film adaption of 13: the Musical, directed by Tamra Davis, and based on the hugely popular musical 13, which debuted on Broadway in 2008. The film is a coming-of-age journey through the unforgettable ups and downs of preteen life. The film stars Eli Golden, Debra Messing, Josh Peck, Rhea Perlman, and more.

The Netflix film adaptation of 13: the Musical will feature at least three new songs written by Jason Robert Brown. Directed by Tamra Davis, and based on the hugely popular musical 13, which debuted on Broadway in 2008, 13: THE MUSICAL is a coming-of-age journey through the unforgettable ups and downs of preteen life.

Netflix has debuted new photos and the first video footage from the upcoming film adaptation of 13: the Musical. New photos feature Debra Messing as Jessica, Eli Golden as Evan, Peter Hermann as Joel, Nolen Dubuc as Malcolm, Luke Islam as Carlos, Lindsey Blackwell as Kendra, Kayleigh Cerezo as Molly, JD McCrary as Brett, and more.

Panic! Productions, Born To Perform Studio and BarCinBoo Productions announce the addition of acclaimed choreographer Michelle Elkin and multiple award winning musical director Lloyd Cooper will join the team, along with Barry Pearl, of the popular teen musical 13.  

Directed by Tamra Davis, and based on the hugely popular musical 13, which debuted on Broadway in 2008, 13: THE MUSICAL is a coming-of-age journey through the unforgettable ups and downs of preteen life. See the first photo from the film here!

Following a move from NY 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. With known names in the Brazilian cast, the show is the only Broadway musical ever with a cast and band entirely made of teenagers.

Netflix has added the upcoming film adaption of 13: The Musical to its 2022 film slate. The cast includes Debra Messing, Rhea Perlman, Josh Peck, Peter Hermann, Eli Golden, Gabriella Uhl, and more. Netflix's 2022 film slate also includes the new film adaptation of the Tony and Olivier award-winning Matilda: the Musical, starring Emma Thompson.

Theatre 360 will present its talented teens and tweens in this upbeat and hilarious show about friendship, crushes, and rites of passage - all things that were 'off-limits' to kids during almost eighteen months of virtual learning. Their joyous return is a must-see this winter!

American Theatre Group (ATG) is now presenting their season opener, 'The Evolution of (Henry) Mann.'  This new, modern musical is sure to be a crowd pleaser with its clever theme, a memorable score, and a multi-talented cast.

When the American Theater Group's The Evolution of (Henry) Mann premieres at The Fellowship Cultural Arts Center this week, it will mark not only a reimagined version of a promising new musical, but also the culmination of 40+ year friendship between composer/lyricist Douglas J. Cohen and ATG's Producing Artistic Director Jim Vagias.