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

[ThE nEw KiD]

Posted: 5/5/06 at 9:23pm

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!

[InfiniteTheaterFrenzy]

Posted: 5/5/06 at 9:38pm

SO jealous of all you L.A. people!!!! Although it's definitely fair that the awesome theater strikes a balance between coasts

[zoomzoom]

Posted: 5/5/06 at 9:45pm

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

[defygravity2]

Posted: 5/5/06 at 10:06pm

I'll be there with bells on.....wish my 13 year old could audition for this....oh well, maybe my 7 year old can do the Broadway revival in 6 years!

[lite2shine]

Posted: 5/6/06 at 12:42am

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)

[TheEnchantedHunter]

Posted: 5/6/06 at 1:02am

Or as dreadful as CAMP.





Momma Tiny
Savannah, Georgia

[IloveNorbert]

Posted: 5/7/06 at 12:06am

Is this based off of the movie?

[Roninjoey]

Posted: 5/7/06 at 12:41am

Poor JRB... maybe High School Musical already beat him to the punch! No, I'm sure this musical will be beautifully successful... it sounds like every middle school's dream.

I think the only way it could be entertaining at all is if it's just like Degrassi, you know? Will there be a dog in it, I hope?

[ThE nEw KiD]

Posted: 5/7/06 at 1:16am

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!

[ThE nEw KiD]

Posted: 5/7/06 at 1:16am

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!

[Cenoern]

Posted: 5/7/06 at 2:40am

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! :)

[broadwaybelter]

Posted: 5/7/06 at 11:08am

maybe Chiarra Navara can come back........

[workmanarts]

Posted: 5/7/06 at 11:25am

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.

[emo_geek]

Posted: 5/7/06 at 2:48pm

I am confused as to when this is starting...

[Popular]

Posted: 5/7/06 at 2:50pm

(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

[YouWantitWhen????]

Posted: 5/7/06 at 2:52pm

This is one I will make a point to go and see!

[Dirty Rotten Scoundrel]

Posted: 5/7/06 at 3:07pm

Anything written by JRB is A-Okay with me !