13 Going on 30 (musical)

Musical composed by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner 13 Going on 30 File:13 Going On 30 Manchester.jpg Alan ZacharyMichael Weiner Alan ZacharyMichael Weiner Cathy YuspaJosh Goldsmith 13 Going on 30 New York 2025 Manchester 21 September 2025 Manchester Opera House, Manchester 13 Going on 30 is a musical based on the 2004 film, with book by Josh Goldsmith and Cathy Yuspa, and songs by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner. Directed by Andy Fickman, the world premiere production of 13 Going on 30 opened in Manchester at the Manchester Opera House in September 2025. Jennifer Garner, who starred as Jenna in the original film, serves as executive producer of the musical.13 going on 30 the Musical https://www.1330musical.com/cast-and-creative/ 2025-06-22 www.1330musical.com en Synopsis August 2025 Jenna is an awkward 13-year-old and, after being humiliated at her birthday party by the Six Chicks, in hope to escape the misery of middle school, makes a wish to be 30 years old. She awakens the next day just five days before her 30th birthday, with no idea how this happened. Jenna has become one of the best editors at Poise, her favorite magazine, but she finds out that she has lost all her childhood friends and became part of the Six Chicks herself. As Jenna discovers which type of person she has become, she discovers what and especially who really matters in her life. Productions On 28 September 2023, it was announced that a musical stage adaptation of the film would premiere in the UK. The musical held several public workshop performances at Battersea Arts Centre in London in 2023, ahead of a full production opening in 2025. The book of 13 Going on 30Breaking Baz: Beloved Jennifer Garner Rom-Com '13 Going on 30' Adapted as Stage Musical Set for 2025 UK Opening with Hopes for West End & Broadway https://deadline.com/2024/11/13-going-on-30-stage-musical-1236173469/#:~:text='13%20Going%20on%2030'%20Everett,season%20from%20September%2021%2C%202025. deadline 12 November 2024 is written by movie writers Josh Goldsmith and Cathy Yuspa, and the songs are by composer/lyricists Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner.2023-09-28 13 Going On 30 musical to have preview performances next month https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/13-going-on-30-musical-announced_1530972/ 2025-06-22 en-USYossman K. J. 2023-09-28 '13 Going on 30′ Musical Adaptation Set From Film's Original Writers https://variety.com/2023/film/global/13-going-on-30-musical-adaptation-london-1235739109/ 2025-06-22 Variety en-US Casting for the workshops was announced on 12 October 2023, with Lucie Jones playing Jenna Rink, Jamie Muscato playing Matt Flamhaff, and Grace Mouat playing Lucy Wyman, with Andy Fickman directing.Gans Andrew October 12, 2023 Lucie Jones, Jamie Muscato, Grace Mouat, More Set for Presentations of 13 Going On 30 Musical https://playbill.com/article/lucie-jones-jamie-muscato-grace-mouat-more-set-for-presentations-of-13-going-on-30-musical playbill.com The stage adaptation had its world premiere at the Manchester Opera House from 21 September 2025 through 12 October 2025. The cast included Jones as Jenna, David Hunter as Matt and Grace Mouat as Lucy.2025-05-29 13 Going on 30 musical completes world premiere casting https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/13-going-on-30-musical-completes-world-premiere-casting_1680355/ 2025-06-22 en-US The producers for the show included ROYO, Revolution Studios, Wendy Federman, and Phil Kenny. Jennifer Garner, who starred as Jenna in the movie, was executive producer. Andy Fickman returned as director.2024-10-29 13 Going On 30 the Musical to have world premiere next autumn https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/13-going-on-30-the-musical-to-have-world-premiere-next-autumn_1646759/ 2025-06-22 en-US In early 2026 it was announced that the show would play in Toronto in November 2026 for a North American premiere, as part of the Mirvish season.2026-02-10 13 Going On 30 musical to have North American premiere https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/13-going-on-30-musical-to-have-north-american-premiere_1711731/ 2026-05-11 en-US The full cast was revealed in September 2026, with Lucie Jones and Grace Mouat reprising their roles as Jenna and Lucy respectively and Dom Simpson joining them as Matt.Wood Alex 21 September 2026 13 Going On 30 musical announces North American premiere company https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/13-going-on-30-musical-announces-north-american-premiere-company_1732204/ whatsonstage.com Cast and characters CharacterBattersea Arts Centre workshopManchester Opera HousePrincess of Wales Theatre202320252026/2027Jenna RinkLucie JonesMatt FlamhaffJamie MuscatoDavid HunterDom SimpsonLucy WymanGrace MouatRichardCaleb RobertsKyle GrandyAndrew BerlinAlexAlex StollDominic AndersenAlex TranterWayneLewis AsquithRoss DawesMorgan ScottBevMary-Jean CaldwellSuzie McAdamKatharine PearsonDarius MarkIván Fernández GonzálezWendy -Jenna InnesAmy WebbPaige -Rose GalbraithRose Mary O'Reilly Musical numbers Act 1:13 Going on 30 the Musical Brochure World Premiere 13 Going on 30 30 September 2025 3 "Wanna Be" - Young Jenna, Company "I Know You" - Young Jenna, Young Matt "Get Out Of This Town" - Young Jenna "Poise" - Lucy, Jenna, Company "The Intercom Song" - Jenna "Everything" - Jenna "Trust" - Matt "13 Going On 30" - Jenna, Lucy, Ensemble "Hot" - Six Chicks "You Gotta Have Fireworks" - Jenna, Matt "Too Late" - Jenna, Matt, Young Jenna, Young Matt Act 2: "Peaked In High School'" - Kyle "That Moment In Time" - Jenna "Poise (reprise)" - Lucy "Own It" - Jenna "Why Can't We Fly" - Jenna, Matt "Own It (reprise)" - Jenna "Lucy's Presentation" - Lucy "Make the World" - Jenna "I Know You (reprise)" - Jenna, Matt "Here And Now" - Jenna, Matt, Young Jenna, Young Matt, Company Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominee Result2026WhatsOnStage Awards 26th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards winners in full – updating live https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/26th-annual-whatsonstage-awards-winners-in-full-updating-live_1714093/ 2026-04-12 whatsonstage.com en-GBBest Regional Production Best Performer in a MusicalLucie JonesBest Supporting Performer in a MusicalGrace MouatBest ChoreographyJennifer Weber References External links 13 Going on 30 the musical, official website 13 Going on 30 workshop, Battersea Arts Centre Category:2025 musicals Category:Musicals based on films Category:Musicals set in New York