13: The Musical [QUICK ★]

After moving from New York City to small-town Appleton, Indiana, 12-and-a-half-year-old is desperate to fit in [5, 22]. To ensure his upcoming Bar Mitzvah is "the coolest party ever," he tries to balance friendships with the "uncool" kids—Patrice and Archie—and the popular social circle led by Brett, Kendra, and Lucy [13, 22]. The musical explores themes of:

: Music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown ; book by Dan Elish and Robert Horn [7, 13]. 13: The Musical

: Launched the careers of Ariana Grande (as Charlotte) and Elizabeth Gillies (as Lucy) [4, 14]. After moving from New York City to small-town

Netflix released a film version on August 12, 2022, directed by Tamra Davis [15, 22]. : Launched the careers of Ariana Grande (as

The pop-rock score is central to the show's high energy [6, 13]. Key tracks include:

: Discovering who you are during the turbulent transition to teenage years [7, 13].