13: The Musical | Best Pick |

: Launched the careers of Ariana Grande (as Charlotte) and Elizabeth Gillies (as Lucy) [4, 14].

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: 13: The Musical

The pop-rock score is central to the show's high energy [6, 13]. Key tracks include: : Launched the careers of Ariana Grande (as

Netflix released a film version on August 12, 2022, directed by Tamra Davis [15, 22]. The musical explores themes of: The pop-rock score

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

: Opened October 5, 2008, at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre [10].

: The struggle to choose between what’s right and what’s popular [7].