13 Going on 30
Closing: October 12, 202513 Going on 30 - 2025 West End History , Info & More
Jenna Rink is an adorably awkward 13 year-old girl who wishes she could skip over the misery of High School. When her birthday wish comes true, Jenna magically wakes up as an adult to find herself “thirty, flirty and thriving” as the editor of a fashion magazine with a seemingly perfect life. But as she gradually unravels the mystery of what kind of person she has become, she goes on a journey to work out what – and who – really matters.
13 Going on 30 - 2025 - West End Cast
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13 Going On 30 review — this musical lacks the movie’s sparkle
5 / 10
Does everything really have to be a musical? This adaptation of 13 Going on 30, the beloved 2004 romantic comedy starring Jennifer Garner, joins the hordes of all-singing, all-dancing screen-to-stage conversions clogging up theatre listings. And yes, if you’re a mega fan of the film, written by Josh Goldsmith and Cathy Yuspa, you’ll probably have a perfectly nice time in the audience for this musical, for which they have written the book. However, if you’re in the market for something that deepens or reinvents its source material, prepare to leave cold.
Review: 13 Going on 30 at Opera House is ‘full of heart, joy and nostalgia’
9 / 10
Judging by the laughter, cheers, and standing ovation, this is a show that truly resonates. Whether you grew up loving the original movie or are discovering Jenna Rink’s story for the first time, 13 Going on 30: The Musical promises an evening of nostalgia, fun, and pure joy.
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 7, 2025
13 GOING ON 30 - THE MUSICAL is now playing at Manchester Opera House. Read the reviews for the production and see what the critics are saying in BroadwayWorld's Review Roundup!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 2, 2025
You can now get a look at photos from gala night of 13 Going on 30 the Musical at the Manchester Opera House. Learn more about the musical and see photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 25, 2025
Discover the cast and production images of 13 GOING ON 30 THE MUSICAL, starring Lucie Jones and David Hunter, now running at Manchester Opera House.
by Michael Major - September 11, 2025
Lucie Jones has shared a new look inside rehearsals for 13 Going on 30 the Musical. The Waitress alum took to TikTok to debut a first listen to 'Make the World' from the new musical adaptation of the Jennifer Gardner-led film. See the video!
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2025
West End stars, David Hunter and Grace Mouat, will star as Matt Flamhaff and Lucy Wyman respectively in the world premiere production of 13 GOING ON 30 - THE MUSICAL.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2025
Original Jenna Rink in the 2004 rom-com classic film from Revolution Studios, Jennifer Garner, will be an Executive Producer of 13 GOING ON 30 - THE MUSICAL. Learn more here!
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