How well do you know the musical 13? This unique Broadway show made history with an all-teen cast and band, helping launch the careers of stars like Ariana Grande and Elizabeth Gillies. Despite a short run in 2008, 13 has left a lasting impact, inspiring a Netflix adaptation in 2022. Test your knowledge with these trivia facts and see if you remember the songs, characters, and key moments that made this musical stand out.
Adaptations
- '13: The Musical' was adapted into a film which was released on Netflix in 2022, bringing the story to a broader audience.
Musical Composition
- "Good Enough" was featured in the Original Broadway Production but not on the Cast Recording.
- "Opportunity" and "Here I Come" were included in the Original Broadway Cast Recording but were removed before the production opened.
Production Facts
- Unique to Broadway, '13' features a cast and band composed entirely of teenagers, a first for a Broadway production.
- Despite a short run, closing on January 4, 2009, after 105 performances, '13' had significant cultural impacts, marking the Broadway debuts of future stars Ariana Grande and Elizabeth Gillies.
- Directed by Jeremy Sams, the original Broadway production of '13' starred Graham Phillips as Evan Goldman and featured Allie Trimm and Aaron Simon Gross in pivotal roles.
