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==Original Broadway cast==
==Original Broadway cast==
[[File:13OBcast2008.jpg|thumb|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 (actor)|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.
*[[Graham Phillips (actor)|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.
*[[Allie Trimm]] as '''Patrice Parker''', a social outcast, she is an eccentric and bookish girl. She becomes Evan's new neighbour and love interest.
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*Eamon Foley as '''Richie Hammond''', one of Brett's goons.
*Eamon Foley as '''Richie Hammond''', one of Brett's goons.
*[[Joey La Varco]] as '''Simon''', one of Brett's goons.
*[[Joey La Varco]] as '''Simon''', one of Brett's goons.



==Awards and nominations==
==Awards and nominations==

Revision as of 06:27, 28 October 2012

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]

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.

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]

File:13itsusorher.jpg
Popular kids (Moro, Gillies, Williams, La Varco, Gann, Foley,Calderon, Grande) in the "it's us, or her" secne

Original Broadway cast

  • 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.

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)
  13. ^ [2]
  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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