13

Music and Lyrics by  Jason Robert Brown
Book by  Dan Elish and Robert Horn

A grown-up story about growing up!

When his parents get divorced and he's forced to move from New York to a small town in Indiana, Evan Goldman just wants to make friends and survive the school year. Easier said than done.

The star quarterback is threatening to ruin his life and his only friend, Patrice, won't talk to him. The school freak sees an opportunity for blackmail and someone is spreading the nastiest rumors.

With an unforgettable rock score from Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown, 13 is a hilarious, high-energy musical for all ages about discovering that cool is where you find it, and sometimes where you least expect it.  (Source: http://www.mtishows.com/show_detail.asp?showid=000358

In this Broadway musical , there is a great ballad entitled "What It Means to be a Friend" that captures the emotions that many middle schoolers feel when trying to navigate the complexities of friendship. Below, my daughter performs the song at her middle school talent show! I am a very proud father... ; )