Bring On Tomorrow Co. is thrilled to present Jason Robert Brown’s 13: The Musical, the hilarious and charming Broadway hit about growing up, running Sept. 28 - Oct. 1 and Oct. 4 - Oct. 8 at the Waterfront Theatre. The producers of 2016’s Ovation Award-winning FAME bring bright new vision to this musical blockbuster. Featuring a stellar cast of major teen actors – who have appeared on such networks as ABC, NBC, CBC, Disney and FX – and a live band of musical heavyweights, this not-to-be-missed13: The Musical brims with youthful nostalgia, uplifting humour, and a heartfelt message: true friendships are found in unexpected places.
“When13: The Musical made its 2008 debut – as the first-ever Broadway show to feature an all-teenage cast – audiences were taken with its young stars”, says director Chris Adams. “Having teens play teen characters was a winning decision for its creators: no one can better convey an authentic youth’s perspective than those on the front lines of adolescence. In the same spirit, our production showcases some of Vancouver’s most accomplished performers age 18 and under. We can’t wait to unveil their collective magic as they light up the stage.”
13: The Musical was penned by acclaimed young adult novelist Dan Elish with TV producer & writer Robert Horn. Set in the uncertain days of middle school, this clever coming of age story follows 12-year-old Evan Goldman who is abruptly yanked from his New York City life in the aftermath of his parents’ divorce. Transplanted to small town Indiana, Goldman finds himself navigating the popularity pecking order, while planning what he hopes will be an epic Bar Mitzvah attended by all the ‘cool kids.’ Amidst love-triangle debacles and matchmaker fiascos, Evan eventually gives up the angst-filled chase for ‘it’ crowd status and marks his first step into adulthood among his real friends.
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Bring On Tomorrow Co. presents 13: The Musical
Dates: Sept. 28 – Oct. 1 and Oct. 4 – Oct. 8
Tickets: $13 – $34
Address: Waterfront Theatre 1412 Cartwright Street Vancouver, BC V6H 3Y5
Box Office: botco.eventbrite.com
Website: bringontomorrowco.com
Photo by Anita Alberto