Jason Robert Brown's 13 to have premiere in LA — Page 2

As someone who worked on the recent workshop in LA, '13' is going to be a hit. It has a GREAT score (as of course to be expected) and a terrific book written by Dan Elish. A lot of the score is rock driven and has a new sound but still remains 100% Brown. Songs to watch out for: "Being a Geek", "What It Means To Be a Friend", and "Brand New You".

This will bring Jason and Dan huge success and a ton of $$$ because the market is the younger "High chool Musical" kids. If that crap can be successful, look out!

I loved "Being a Geek." It was really cute!!

They market this show to "high school kids"? Noooooo, they don't have $$ to support the show. Yes, they may come with their parents once, but they won't be able to return over and over again like young and seasoned theatre goers who have time and money. I guess they saw what happened to Wicked and thought they can jump on the band wagon?

Don't get me wrong, I'm very excited and will see the show but still they need to market this show right, otherwise it may turn into another "BIG." (Sorry Danny, I still love you, lol)

Is this based off of the movie?

It's not based on the movie and even though it's written for and about 13 year olds, you'd be surprised how universal it is and how entertaining too!

Since I'm sure Jason Robert Brown is reading this thread, I just wanted to give a shoutout for how much I love The Last 5 Years and how excited I am for this new musical! :)

One my best friends daughters got down to the final round of callbacks for the reading at the taper this past year. The casting director gave her and her parents tickets to the reading. Supposedly it is some of his best work, and most audience friendly. There is no doubt this will be a welcome addition to the LA Theatre scene, and mark my words...its gonna be HUGE!!! And Im sure JRB is wise enough not to write material that 13 year olds can't do justice.

(Dec. 22, 2006-Feb. 18, 2007) - directed by Todd Graff ("Camp")
Composer Jason Robert Brown (Parade, The Last Five Years) pens his new musical comedy which casts thirteen 13-year-olds dealing with the perils of teens in a middle school in Indiana. Dan Elish provides the book for this world premiere which was workshopped by CTG in February. At the Mark Taper Forum