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Jason Robert Brown's 13 to have premiere in LA
#25re: Jason Robert Brown's 13 to have premiere in LA
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 $$$ because the market is the younger "High chool Musical" kids. If that crap can be successful, look out!
#26re: Jason Robert Brown's 13 to have premiere in LA
Posted: 5/5/06 at 9:38pmSO jealous of all you L.A. people!!!! Although it's definitely fair that the awesome theater strikes a balance between coasts
[title of show] on Broadway. it's time. believe.
#27re: Jason Robert Brown's 13 to have premiere in LA
Posted: 5/5/06 at 9:45pmI loved "Being a Geek." It was really cute!!
#28re: Jason Robert Brown's 13 to have premiere in LA
Posted: 5/5/06 at 10:06pm
I'll be there with bells on.....wish my 13 year old could audition for this....oh well, maybe my 7 year old can do the Broadway revival in 6 years! 
#29re: Jason Robert Brown's 13 to have premiere in LA
Posted: 5/6/06 at 12:42am
They market this show to "high school kids"? Noooooo, they don't have $$ 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)
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Broadway Legend Joined: 6/27/05
#30re: Jason Robert Brown's 13 to have premiere in LA
Posted: 5/6/06 at 1:02am
Or as dreadful as CAMP.
Momma Tiny
Savannah, Georgia
IloveNorbert
Chorus Member Joined: 6/1/05
#31re: Jason Robert Brown's 13 to have premiere in LA
Posted: 5/7/06 at 12:06amIs this based off of the movie?
#32re: Jason Robert Brown's 13 to have premiere in LA
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?
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joey
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#33re: Jason Robert Brown's 13 to have premiere in LA
Posted: 5/7/06 at 1:16amIt'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!
#34re: Jason Robert Brown's 13 to have premiere in LA
Posted: 5/7/06 at 1:16amIt'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
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#35re: Jason Robert Brown's 13 to have premiere in LA
Posted: 5/7/06 at 2:40amSince 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! :)
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#36re: Jason Robert Brown's 13 to have premiere in LA
Posted: 5/7/06 at 11:08ammaybe Chiarra Navara can come back........
workmanarts
Understudy Joined: 2/28/05
#37re: Jason Robert Brown's 13 to have premiere in LA
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.
#38re: Jason Robert Brown's 13 to have premiere in LA
Posted: 5/7/06 at 2:48pmI am confused as to when this is starting...
"I never had theatre producers run after me. Some people want to make more Broadway shows out of movies. But Elliot and I aren't going to do Batman: The Musical." - Julie Taymor 1999
#39re: Jason Robert Brown's 13 to have premiere in LA
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
#40re: Jason Robert Brown's 13 to have premiere in LA
Posted: 5/7/06 at 2:52pmThis is one I will make a point to go and see!
#41re: Jason Robert Brown's 13 to have premiere in LA
Posted: 5/7/06 at 3:07pm
Anything written by JRB is A-Okay with me !
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