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.
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13 Going on 30 review
4 / 10
What’s that sound? Is it a new musical opening – or is it the bottom of the barrel being scraped? This is the latest in a never-ending line of movies getting the nostalgic musical treatment; just this week you could also have watched 50 First Dates the Musical, based on another 2004 movie, while 13 Going on 30 shares its DNA with other recent adaptations, such as The Devil Wears Prada (fashion mags!) and Mean Girls (mean girls!). Made by Americans with a lot of Disney credits to their name, this is a slickly efficient production with a giant, well-drilled, super-upbeat cast. Andy Fickman’s production is utterly inoffensive – but it’s also hard to escape the feeling that this is really just intellectual property slop: formulaic and familiar.
13 Going on 30: The Musical review – Jennifer Garner romcom returns with goofy charm
7 / 10
As always, the question is: did this need to be adapted? While Fickman and co have done a decent job of transforming the film into a musical that stands alone, it’s hard not to wish this talent could be turned to new stories. But maybe that’s just thirtysomething me talking, while my inner 13-year-old bops to the music.
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Review Roundup: 13 GOING ON 30: THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 7, 2025
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!
Photos: Inside 13 GOING ON 30 - THE MUSICAL Gala Night
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 2, 2025
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!
Photos: First Look at 13 GOING ON 30 THE MUSICAL in the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 25, 2025
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.
Video: Watch Lucie Jones Sing a New Song From 13 GOING ON 30 THE MUSICAL
by Michael Major - September 11, 2025
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!
David Hunter and Grace Mouat Join 13 GOING ON 30 THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2025
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.
Jennifer Garner Joins 13 GOING ON 30 THE MUSICAL as Executive Producer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2025
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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