13: The Musical 2022

Following the divorce of his parents, 12-year-old Evan Goldman relocates from the bustling life of New York City to a new town with his mother, Jessica. With his Bar Mitzvah on the horizon, he is heartbroken at the thought of leaving behind his friends, his father, Joel, and even his rabbi, Josh. Upon settling at his grandmother Ruth’s house in the quiet community of Walkerton, Indiana, Evan concocts an ingenious plan to forge new friendships by transforming his Bar Mitzvah into an epic celebration.

As an outsider trying to navigate the intricate social fabric of his new school, Evan soon realizes he is not alone in facing the tricky challenges of the eighth grade. His new allies, Patrice and Archie, share their own concerns—Patrice with her worries about environmental issues, and Archie with his struggles with unrequited love. Meanwhile, the popular cheerleader Lucy is caught in a bind as she tries to prevent a first kiss between her affection, Brett, and her best friend Kendra.

However, complications arise when Evan decided to invite the popular crowd to his party, a group that isn’t exactly fond of Patrice. With these conflicting dynamics at play, Evan finds himself in a daunting position, attempting to unite everyone for the big event to avoid social disgrace. In a world where growing up is fraught with obstacles, the excitement of turning 13 suddenly feels less appealing than he had hoped.

Directed by Tamra Davis, and adapted from the beloved musical 13 that took Broadway by storm in 2008, 13: THE MUSICAL captures the essence of a coming-of-age tale, vividly portraying the memorable highs and lows every preteen faces on their journey to adulthood.