13: The Musical ✓ (TESTED)

: Reviews were mixed; some critics found it "too glossy" compared to the stage show, while others praised it as a joyful gateway for preteens into musical theater [15, 20]. 🎶 Musical Highlights

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

: Opened October 5, 2008, at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre [10]. : Reviews were mixed; some critics found it

: Music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown ; book by Dan Elish and Robert Horn [7, 13]. The musical explores themes of: : Opened October

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

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

: Evan's introduction to his chaotic new life [9]. "Opportunity" : A cheerleader-led pop anthem [2]. "Tell Her" : A heartfelt ballad about miscommunication [3].