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'''''13''''' is a [[musical theatre|musical]] with lyrics and music by [[Jason Robert Brown]] and a book by Dan Elish, with Robert Horn newly joining as co-librettist.
'''''13''''' is a [[musical theatre|musical]] with lyrics and music by [[Jason Robert Brown]] and a book by Dan Elish, with Robert Horn newly joining as co-librettist. The story concerns the life of 13-year-old Evan Goldman as he moves from [[New York City]] to Appleton, [[Indiana]], and his dilemma when the move conflicts with the celebration of his [[Bar Mitzvah]]. It premiered in 2007 in Los Angeles and transferred to Broadway on September 16, 2008. The Broadway show was a commercial success until it's closing on January 4, 2009. It was aslo the first Broadway musical to have an all teenage cast. Some of the actors have gone into television roles, other acting roles or singing careers. In 2012, Jason Robert Brown collaborated with The National Youth Music Theatre to cast and direct his own version of "13" in London's West End, with six performances from 22nd August 2012 at the Apollo Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue.


==Productions==
==Productions==

Revision as of 05:27, 28 October 2012

13
File:13themusicalpromoposter.jpg
2008 Promotional Poster
MusicJason Robert Brown
LyricsJason Robert Brown
BookDan Elish
Robert Horn
Productions2007 Los Angeles
2008 Goodspeed Musicals
2008 Broadway

13 is a musical with lyrics and music by Jason Robert Brown and a book by Dan Elish, with Robert Horn newly joining as co-librettist.

Productions

Pre-Broadway

The musical premiered on January 7, 2007 at The Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles, California and ran through February 18, 2007. The production was directed by Todd Graff, with choreography by Michele Lynch, and the cast and band were all teenagers.[1] The original cast included Tinashe Kachingwe who would later rise to prominence as a pop star in 2010.[1][2] This production received a nomination for the 2007 LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards, World Premiere Musical.[3] "The cast and band — all teenagers — includes Elizabeth Gillies, Ariana Grande, Ricky Ashley, Caitlin Baunoch, Molly Bernstein, Jenáe Burrows, Emma Degerstedt, Jamie Eblen, Julia Harriman, Jordan Johnson, Tinashe Kachingwe, Tyler Mann, Simone Haight, Sara Niemietz, Ryan Ogburn, J.D. Phillips, Ellington Ratliff, Chris Raymond, Charlie Rosen, Alex Scolari, Chloé Smith, Allie Trimm, Christian Vandal, Nehemiah Williams and Seth Zibalese."[1]

The musical was next presented at the Norma Terris Theater in Chester, Connecticut, by Goodspeed Musicals from May 9, 2008 through June 8, 2008, with direction by Jeremy Sams and choreography by Christopher Gattelli.[4]

Broadway

The musical opened on Broadway at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre on September 16, 2008 in previews, with an official opening on October 5, 2008 and closed on January 4, 2009 after 105 performances and 22 previews.[5] The director and choreographer were as at Goodspeed, and most of the Broadway cast was also in the Goodspeed production (except Moro, Hammond and Williams). There is a teen band, as in prior productions.[6] This production received one Drama Desk Award nomination, for Outstanding Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown.

Off-Broadway

The musical opened Off-Broadway at the McGinn/Cazale Theatre on April 23, 2011, in a production by the Children's Acting Company. This is a six performance engagement featuring revisions made by Brown, Dan Elish and Robert Horn which were performed at French Woods Performing Arts Camp in summer 2009 and Theatre Under the Stars, Houston, in the fall 2009 as well as Indian Head camp in summer of 2010.[7]

First amateur production

In July 2009, the first amateur production of 13 premiered at French Woods Festival, New York. In the last week of production, composer and former French Woods alumnus, Jason Robert Brown worked on the orchestrations and monitored the production. The song "Being a Geek" (and all remaining subplots with the rabbis) from the Los Angeles run was reinserted into the production. This new version was also produced at the Theatre Under the Stars, Houston, Texas, in September 2009, by the Apprentice Conservatory Training at Theatre Under The Stars.

Israel

In 2009-2010, the first production of 13 in Israel occurred in Jerusalem, and surprisingly became an Israeli phenomenon overnight, with three re-mounts in larger venues in Jerusalem as well as national newspaper and television coverage. The production was enhanced by incorporating direction by a teenager and extensive dramaturgy.[8][9]

Mexiko

In the summer of 2010, 13 had it's legitimate World Spanish Premiere in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico. It should be noted that it was directed, translated, and performed entirely by teenagers, with all revenue donated to the Mexican Red Cross. Directed and translated by Héctor Flores Komatsu, and choreographed by Pepe Esparza & Brenda D'Granda. Subsequent productions across Mexico and Latin America have also used this production's translation.[10]

First UK Productions

The first UK performance of 13 was performed by Riverside Theatre Company, a youth theatre company from St Neots, performed at Comberton Village College on 17 July 2010.[11] Directed by Richard Mann, choreographed by Sara Johnson, and Ian Tipping and Jo Ryan were the musical directors.

London West End - The Apollo, Shaftesbury Avenue

In September 2011, The National Youth Music Theatre announced that it planned to collaborate with Jason Robert Brown for its return to London's West End in the summer of 2012. This would be the first time that Jason Robert Brown would direct his own version of "13". JRB travelled from Los Angeles to London in February 2012 to personally cast the NYMT company including; Guy Harvey in the role of Evan Goldman, Sienna Kelly as Patrice and Tim Mahendran as Archie. Musical Director on the production would be Torquil Munro, and Choreographer Drew McConie. JRB travelled again to the UK in April 2012 for a week of rehearsals at Sevenoaks school in Kent. JRB returned to London in August 2012 for the main rehearsals between 6th August - 19th August. The company then moved from its base at Sevenoaks to London for final rehearsals and a run of six performances at The Apollo from 22nd to 25th August 2012. The cast of "13" appeared on stage the following night, 26th August 2012 for a concert; "Jason Robert Brown and Very Special Friends", to sing "A Little More Homework" and "Brand New You". This concert also included performances by Ramin Karimloo, Lara Pulver and Stuart Matthew Price. Finally the company travelled to The Sphere Studio in Battersea on Monday 27th August to record the Original London Cast Recording of "13".


2012 Adelaide Fringe

In March 2012, 13 made its South Australian debut when it was performed by Adelaide Youth Theatre for the Adelaide Fringe Festival at the Adelaide College of the Arts. It was directed by Rodney Hutton and musically directed by Michelle Nightingale. [12][13][14]

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Popular kids (Moro, Gillies, Williams, La Varco, Gann, Foley,Calderon, Grande) in the "it's us, or her" secne

Original Broadway cast

File:13OBcast2008.jpg
Original Broadway Cast except Malik Hammond. Left to right: Moro, Gillies, Gross, Williams, La Varco, Gann, Foley, Trimm, Nelsen, Calderon, Grande and Phillips
  • Graham Phillips as Evan Goldman, a 12 ½ year old Jewish boy from New York City. He wants to be popular so all the cool kids will come to his party.
  • Allie Trimm as Patrice Parker, a social outcast, she is an eccentric and bookish girl. She becomes Evan's new neighbour and love interest.
  • Aaron Simon Gross as Archie Walker, his energy and look are unlike anything else, and he walks on crutches as the result of muscular dystrophy. He can manipulate almost anyone to do something he wants because of this.
  • Elizabeth Gillies as Lucy Dunn, Kendra’s manipulative best friend (and second hottest girl in school) who is not to be trusted. She likes Brett and will do anything to be his girlfriend, even if that means betraying her best friend. According to the book, Lucy and Kendra used to be friends with Patrice.
  • Eric Nelsen as Brett Sampson, the prototypical junior high school football star, cool, handsome, and not quite as smart as a postage stamp. He likes Kendra, and then Lucy.
  • Delaney Moro as Kendra Quaker, not only the prettiest and most popular girl in school, but also the most oblivious, naïve, and impressionable. She likes Brett and is usually manipulated by Lucy.
  • Al Calderon as Eddie, Brett's sidekick, a wannabe who flanks him constantly who also likes Lucy, who thinks he's a hobbit.
  • Malik Hammond as Malcolm, also Brett's sidekick, a wannabe who flanks him constantly.
  • Caitlin Gann as Molly, a popular cheerleader who is the go-to gal for gossip.
  • Ariana Grande as Charlotte, a popular cheerleader who is very gullible.
  • Brynn Williams as Cassie, a popular cheerleader who is very smart.
  • Eamon Foley as Richie Hammond, one of Brett's goons.
  • Joey La Varco as Simon, one of Brett's goons.


Understudies

  • Riley Costello (u/s Archie, Eddie, Richie, Simon)
  • Caitlinn Gann (u/s Kendra)
  • Ariana Grande (u/s Patrice)
  • Henry Hodges (u/s Archie, Evan, Richie, Simon)
  • Joey La Varco (u/s Brett, Eddie)
  • Mary Claire Miskell (u/s Cassie, Charlotte, Lucy, Molly, Patrice)
  • Liana Ortiz (u/s Cassie, Charlotte, Kendra, Lucy, Molly)
  • Max Schneider (u/s Brett, Malcolm, Richie, Simon)
  • Corey Snide (alternate Evan; usually played the role during the weekend matinees)

Band

  • Lexi Bodick (Bass, Associate Conductor)
  • Zac Coe (Percussion)
  • Mat Einstein (Swing Keyboard)
  • Adam Michael Kaufman (Keyboard II)
  • Michael Keller (Music Contractor)
  • Tom Kitt (Keyboard I, Conductor)
  • Zach Page (Guitar)
  • Chris Raymond (Guitar)
  • Charlie Rosen (Swing Bass, Guitar, Percussion)

Original London Cast

  • Guy Harvey as Evan Goldman
  • Sienna Kelly as Patrice
  • Tim Mahendran as Archie
  • Jacques Miche as Brett
  • Hannah Thomson as Kendra
  • Georgia Riley as Lucy
  • Jack Cashion as Eddie
  • Robin Franklin as Malcolm
  • Amara Okereke as Cassie
  • Toby Turpin as Simon
  • Sario Watanabe-Solomon as Richie
  • Lindsay Kearns as Molly
  • Lauren Ellington as Charlotte

Understudies

  • Clair Gleave
  • Molly-May Keston
  • Florence Russell
  • Alfie Glasser
  • Dominic Harrison
  • Eddie Manning
  • Daniel Sykes

Band

  • Musical Director - Torquil Munro
  • Guitar - Felix Stickland
  • Guitar - Oliver Farley
  • Keyboard 2 - Max McMahon
  • Percussion - Tristan Butler
  • Bass Guitar - Marcus Pritchard

Musical numbers

Los Angeles

  • "13" / "Becoming a Man" – Evan and Company
  • "All the Cool Kids" – Brett, Malcolm, Eddie and Company
  • "Get Me What I Need" – Archie and Kendra
  • "What It Means to Be a Friend" – Patrice
  • "Getting Ready" – Archie, Evan, Brett, Kendra, Lucy and Company
  • "The Bloodmaster" – Charlotte, Molly, Cassie, Simon, Richie and Company
  • "Being a Geek" – Evan, Rabbis and Boys
  • "Angry Boy" – Brett, Malcolm, Kendra, Lucy and Company
  • "Tell Her" – Evan and Patrice
  • "It Can't Be True" – Lucy, Charlotte, Molly and Cassie
  • "Getting Over It" – Evan
  • "My Name is Archie" – Archie
  • "Brand New You" – Kendra, Charlotte and Company

The songs "Introduction" (Company) and "I Know You Want Me" (Lucy, Archie & Company) were written and recorded, but were cut before any actual performances.

Goodspeed

Broadway

See main article on the soundtrack: 13 (soundtrack)
  • "13" / "Becoming a Man" – Evan and Company
  • "The Lamest Place in the World" – Patrice
  • "Hey Kendra" – Brett, Malcolm, Eddie, Lucy and Kendra
  • "Get Me What I Need" – Archie and Company
  • "What It Means to Be a Friend" – Patrice
  • "All Hail the Brain" / "Terminal Illness" – Evan, Archie, and Company
  • "Getting Ready" – Evan, Archie, Brett, Eddie, Malcolm, Kendra, and Lucy
  • "Any Minute" – Brett, Kendra, Patrice and Archie
  • "Good Enough" – Patrice
  • "Bad Bad News" – Eddie, Malcolm, Simon and Richie
  • "Tell Her" – Evan and Patrice
  • "It Can't Be True" – Lucy, Molly and Company
  • "If That's What It Is" – Archie, Patrice and Evan
  • "A Little More Homework" – Evan, Charlotte and Company
  • "Brand New You" – Cassie, Molly, Charlotte and Company

During previews the show ran for two hours and an intermission. "Here I Come" closed Act I and "Opportunity" picked up Act II. The show was later revised into one continuous act. The Original Broadway Cast Album was recorded during previews. The album does not include the song "Good Enough" (the song only being 40-50 seconds long), but it does include the following cut songs:

  • "Here I Come" – Evan and Company
  • "Opportunity" – Lucy and Cheerleaders

NOTE: There is a small reprise of the chorus of "13" a little before "Get Me What I Need" in the musical and a small part called "Kendra Dream" in the middle of the same song.

Original London Version

  • "13" / "Becoming a Man" – Evan and Company
  • "The Lamest Place in the World" – Patrice
  • "Hey Kendra" – Brett, Malcolm, Eddie, Lucy and Kendra
  • "Get Me What I Need" – Archie and Company
  • "What It Means to Be a Friend" – Patrice
  • "All Hail the Brain" / "Terminal Illness" – Evan, Archie, and Company
  • "Getting Ready" – Evan, Archie, Brett, and Company
  • "Any Minute" – Brett, Kendra, Patrice and Archie
  • "Good Enough" – Patrice
  • "Being a Geek" - Evan and Rabbis
  • "Bad Bad News" – Eddie, Malcolm, Simon and Richie
  • "Tell Her" – Evan and Patrice
  • "It Can't Be True" – Lucy, Molly and Company
  • "If That's What It Is" – Archie, Patrice and Evan
  • "A Little More Homework" – Evan and Company
  • "Brand New You" – Cassie, Molly, Charlotte and Company

Original London Cast Recording at Sphere Studios, Battersea, London on 27th August 2012

MTI Version

  • "13" / "Becoming a Man" - Rabbi, Evan, and Company
  • "The Lamest Place in the World" - Patrice
  • "Hey Kendra" - Eddie, Malcolm, Brett, Lucy, and Kendra
  • "Invitations" - Evan, Lucy, Brett, Kendra, Eddie, Malcolm, Richie, Simon, Charlotte, Molly, Cassie, and Company
  • "Get Me What I Need" / "Kendra Dream" - Archie and Company
  • "Opportunity" - Lucy and Cheerleaders
  • "What It Means to Be a Friend" – Patrice
  • "All Hail the Brain" / "Terminal Illness" – Evan, Archie, Brett, and Company
  • "Getting Ready" – Archie, Evan, Brett, Eddie, Malcolm, Kendra, Lucy, Patrice, and Company
  • "Any Minute" – Brett, Kendra, Patrice, and Archie
  • "Good Enough" – Patrice
  • "Being A Geek" – Evan and Rabbis
  • "Bad Bad News" – Eddie, Malcolm, Simon, and Richie
  • "Tell Her" – Evan and Patrice
  • "It Can't Be True" – Lucy, Molly, Charlotte, Cassie, Eddie, Malcolm, Richie, Simon, and Company
  • "If That's What It Is" / "Evan's Haftorah" – Archie, Patrice, and Evan
  • "A Little More Homework" – Evan, Charlotte, Richie, Molly, Cassie, Richie, Simon, and Company
  • "Brand New You" – Cassie, Charlotte, Molly, and Company

Latin American

  • "13" / "Un Hombre Seré" – Evan and Company
  • "El Lugar Más Chafa Que Hay" – Patricia
  • "Hey Kendra" – Brett, Malcolm, Eddie, Kendra, and Lucy
  • "Invitaciones" – Evan and Company
  • "Haz Mi Voluntad" – Archie and Company
  • "Oportunidad" – Lucy and Company
  • "Lo Que Un Amigo Es" – Patricia
  • "Den Ovación" / "Niño en Muletas" – Evan, Archie and Brett
  • "Ya Estoy Listo" – Archie, Evan, Lucy and Company
  • "En Minutos" – Patricia, Archie, Brett and Kendra
  • "No Fui" – Patricia
  • "Ser un Recha" – Evan and Company
  • "La Chica es Mala" – Malcolm, Eddie, Simon and Richie
  • "Dile" – Evan and Patrice
  • "Esto No Es Verdad" – Lucy, Molly, Cassie, Carla, and Company
  • "Si Es lo Que Es" – Archie, Patricia and Evan
  • "Tarea Por Hacer" – Evan, Carla and Company
  • "Un Nuevo Tú" – Carla, Cassie, Molly and Company

Theatre Noir

The world premiere of 13's Cantonese version takes place at Jockey Club Auditorium, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 7 October 2011.

Awards and nominations

Original Broadway production

Year Award Kategorie Nominee Result
2009 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Lyrics Jason Robert Brown Nominated

References

  1. ^ a b c Hernandez, Ernio."Middle School Musical: Jason Robert Brown's '13' Opens in Los Angeles" playbill.com, January 7, 2007
  2. ^ TinasheNow.com Official Biography tinashenow.com
  3. ^ Hernandez, Ernio."Kaye, Fishburne, Felder Among Nominees for 2007 L.A. Stage Alliance Ovation Awards" playbill.com, September 24, 2007
  4. ^ Jones, Kenneth. "Teen Time! Cast Announced for Goodspeed Run of '13' Musical", playbill.com, April 22, 2008
  5. ^ Gans, Andrew and Jones, Kenneth."New Musical 13 to Close on Broadway in January 2009", playbill.com, November 21, 2008
  6. ^ Jones, Kenneth."13, A New Musical Comes of Age on Broadway Sept. 16" Playbill.com, September 16, 2008
  7. ^ Hetrick, Adam.After Broadway Growing Pains, 13 The Musical Returns to NYC in Revised Version April 23" playbill.com, April 23, 2011
  8. ^ Dekel, Ayelet.[1] "13 Mania Grips Jerusalem, March 1, 2010
  9. ^ World News
  10. ^ Flores Komatsu, Héctor
  11. ^ Riverside Theatre Company Past productions details for first UK performance.
  12. ^ Nikki Gaertner. "New Adelaide Theatre Guide: South Australia's Only Comprehensive Internet Guide to Local Arts". Archived from the original on 2012-03-09. Retrieved 2012-03-06. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
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  14. ^ "13 – A New Musical | BankSA Talk Fringe". Archived from the original on 2012-03-09. Retrieved 2012-03-06. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
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