A piece of pop culture can mark a paradigm shift, even when it has no idea it’s doing so. (The lack of calculation is part of why the paradigm shifts.) That’s what happened in the summer of 1978, when the movie version of “Grease” came out. It ruled the way that “Saturday Night Fever” had just six months before, with the electric presence of John Travolta fueling both films. But “Saturday Night Fever” was a fiery and galvanic movie in a way that no one could miss. It was like disco Scorsese, with an unruly street vibe, some of the greatest songs — and dancing — ever to appear in a Hollywood film, and a performance by Travolta that was so extraordinary in its authenticity that it just about jumped off the screen. It was close to a great movie, and no one’s idea of a guilty pleasure.
“Grease,” on the other hand,...
“Grease,” on the other hand,...
- 8/16/2022
- by Owen Gleiberman
- Variety Film + TV
Choreographer Jamal Sims, Dp Adam Santelli and casting directors Kristian Charbonier and Bernard Tesley helped director Tamra Davis realize her vision in adapting “13: The Musical” from the Broadway stage to Netflix, where it is now streaming
Davis, who had directed more than 150 music videos, and had done episodes of Disney+’s “High School Musical: The Musical,” says she not only wanted to acknowledge classic Broadway tropes but also “bring all my knowledge from music videos and pop culture and what I think will appeal to contemporary kids.” She and Sims created high-energy numbers that reference classic musicals as well as TikTok trends in dance and camera moves.
“13: The Musical” follows Evan (Eli Golden), a New York City boy who’s deep into studying for his bar mitzvah — and planning the party for it (he calls it the “Jewish Super Bowl”). But his parents are divorced, and mom (Debra Messing...
Davis, who had directed more than 150 music videos, and had done episodes of Disney+’s “High School Musical: The Musical,” says she not only wanted to acknowledge classic Broadway tropes but also “bring all my knowledge from music videos and pop culture and what I think will appeal to contemporary kids.” She and Sims created high-energy numbers that reference classic musicals as well as TikTok trends in dance and camera moves.
“13: The Musical” follows Evan (Eli Golden), a New York City boy who’s deep into studying for his bar mitzvah — and planning the party for it (he calls it the “Jewish Super Bowl”). But his parents are divorced, and mom (Debra Messing...
- 8/15/2022
- by Carole Horst
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix released their movie adaptation of "13: The Musical" on Aug. 12, and the film - about a group of middle schoolers who struggle with love, friendship, and bar mitzvahs - is full of songs that will be stuck in our heads for weeks. It's also sending us down memory lane to the original Broadway production of "13 the Musical." The show broke barriers at the time, since it was the first (and so far only) to feature a cast and band that was made of just teens. But it's also memorable for another reason - Ariana Grande and Elizabeth Gillies were both in the original cast! In 2008, both joined the show during its pre-Broadway run, and they made the transfer to the Great White Way. Gillies played Lucy, while Grande played Charlotte.
A year later, both actors were cast in Nickelodeon's "Victorious" alongside Victoria Justice. The pair have remained friends...
A year later, both actors were cast in Nickelodeon's "Victorious" alongside Victoria Justice. The pair have remained friends...
- 8/12/2022
- by Victoria Edel
- Popsugar.com
The road to Netflix's screen adaptation of Jason Robert Brown's acclaimed broadway musical "13" has been over 10 years in the making. The original musical has had several showings worldwide since its 2007 premiere in Los Angeles, with New York City's Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre and London's Apollo Theater among some of the famous venues it has reached.
"13: The Musical" revitalizes Brown's original story nearly 15 years after its debut and features a strong cast that includes breakout star Eli Golden, along with beloved actors Josh Peck, Peter Hermann, and Debra Messing. The storyline behind the film, which centers around 12-year-old Evan Goldman (Golden) caught in the fallout of his parents' divorce while planning his bar mitzvah, sounds like it could be based on a true story, or at least partially based in reality.
While "13: The Musical" is not a true story, it does draw inspiration from real life.
"13: The Musical" revitalizes Brown's original story nearly 15 years after its debut and features a strong cast that includes breakout star Eli Golden, along with beloved actors Josh Peck, Peter Hermann, and Debra Messing. The storyline behind the film, which centers around 12-year-old Evan Goldman (Golden) caught in the fallout of his parents' divorce while planning his bar mitzvah, sounds like it could be based on a true story, or at least partially based in reality.
While "13: The Musical" is not a true story, it does draw inspiration from real life.
- 8/12/2022
- by Alicia Geigel
- Popsugar.com
In Netflix's "13: The Musical," based on the Broadway show of the same name, Eli Golden stars as Evan Goldman, a middle schooler who's obsessed with having the perfect bar mitzvah - even as his life seemingly falls apart amid his parents' divorce. Evan relies not just on his friends, but also his rabbi (played by Josh Peck), his parents (Debra Messing and Peter Hermann), and his grandma (Rhea Perlman) for advice and wisdom. And in real life, Golden also got lots of guidance from his more-experienced costars. Perlman and Peck specifically had great counsel for the 15-year-old about transitioning from a child star into an adult actor in the ever-challenging industry.
He tells Popsugar they recommended: "Don't get off the ground too much. Keep yourself level and keep yourself down. But at the same time, always push through and work harder than everybody else around you. If someone's working harder than you,...
He tells Popsugar they recommended: "Don't get off the ground too much. Keep yourself level and keep yourself down. But at the same time, always push through and work harder than everybody else around you. If someone's working harder than you,...
- 8/12/2022
- by Victoria Edel
- Popsugar.com
In the new clip, 12-year-old Evan Goldman Eli Golden prepares to move from New York City with his mother Jessica Debra Messing. With his Bar Mitzvah fast approaching, Evan is devastated that he must leave all his friends, his father Peter Hermann and his rabbi Josh Peck behind. Watch a video of '13' from 13 The Musical on Netflix now...
- 8/1/2022
- by Michael Major
- BroadwayWorld.com
Actor and Ais Board Member Emily Blunt hosted the American Institute for Stuttering's 2022 Freeing Voices, Changing Lives Gala last week in New York City.
Emily Blunt Hosted The American Institute For Stuttering's 2022 Freeing Voices
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The event raised funds to support Ais’s mission to provide free or low-cost therapy to underserved people who stutter. The evening paid tribute to the late journalist and author, Sir Harold Evans, who was an active member of the Ais Board for close to two decades. Along with his wife, Tina Brown, they created the Freeing Voices, Changing Lives Gala to raise much needed funding for therapy and to increase public awareness about stuttering
The organization presented Aig & Lucy Fato, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Global Head of Communications & Government Affairs with the Catherine Montgomery Advocacy Award in recognition for Aig’s commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace and for...
Emily Blunt Hosted The American Institute For Stuttering's 2022 Freeing Voices
Credit/Copyright: Getty Images
The event raised funds to support Ais’s mission to provide free or low-cost therapy to underserved people who stutter. The evening paid tribute to the late journalist and author, Sir Harold Evans, who was an active member of the Ais Board for close to two decades. Along with his wife, Tina Brown, they created the Freeing Voices, Changing Lives Gala to raise much needed funding for therapy and to increase public awareness about stuttering
The organization presented Aig & Lucy Fato, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Global Head of Communications & Government Affairs with the Catherine Montgomery Advocacy Award in recognition for Aig’s commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace and for...
- 7/18/2022
- Look to the Stars
"What just happened?" "Middle school." Netflix has revealed an official trailer for a big screen adaptation of a hit Broadway musical titled "13", which will be streaming on Netflix this August under the title 13: The Musical. Yes, it's a musical about turning 13! Oh boy, time to revisit your preteen years. After his parents' divorce, Evan Goldman moves from NYC to small-town Indiana. As his 13th birthday nears, he must master the complex social circles of his new school and win friends by turning his Bar Mitzvah into the coolest party ever. Based on the hugely popular musical "13", which premiered on Broadway in 2008, 13: The Musical is a coming-of-age journey through the unforgettable ups and downs of preteen life. Starring Eli Golden as Evan, with an ensemble cast including Debra Messing, Rhea Perlman, Josh Peck, Peter Hermann, Gabriella Uhl, Jd McCrary, Frankie McNellis, Lindsey Blackwell, Jonathan Lengel, Ramon Reed, Nolen Dubuc,...
- 7/14/2022
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Netflix has set release dates for nearly 40 moves debuting between May and Labor Day Weekend.
The streamer shared a first look at the Kevin Hart and Mark Wahlberg-team up “Me Time,” which follows a stay-at-home dad (Hart) who finds himself with some “me time” for the first time in years. While his wife (Regina Hall) and kids are away, he reconnects with his former best friend (Wahlberg) for a wild weekend that nearly upends his life. Hart also produced the movie, which debuts August 26. Fans of the comedian will enjoy a double-dose of laughs this season, with Hart’s action comedy “The Man from Toronto,” which co-stars Woody Harrelson and Kaley Cuoco, also planned to debut this summer.
Netflix unveiled their full star-studded season lineup, which boasts Jennifer Lopez; Chris Hemsworth, Miles Teller and Jurnee Smollett; Adam Sandler and Queen Latifah; Jamie Foxx; Dakota Johnson and Henry Golding and “The Gray Man,...
The streamer shared a first look at the Kevin Hart and Mark Wahlberg-team up “Me Time,” which follows a stay-at-home dad (Hart) who finds himself with some “me time” for the first time in years. While his wife (Regina Hall) and kids are away, he reconnects with his former best friend (Wahlberg) for a wild weekend that nearly upends his life. Hart also produced the movie, which debuts August 26. Fans of the comedian will enjoy a double-dose of laughs this season, with Hart’s action comedy “The Man from Toronto,” which co-stars Woody Harrelson and Kaley Cuoco, also planned to debut this summer.
Netflix unveiled their full star-studded season lineup, which boasts Jennifer Lopez; Chris Hemsworth, Miles Teller and Jurnee Smollett; Adam Sandler and Queen Latifah; Jamie Foxx; Dakota Johnson and Henry Golding and “The Gray Man,...
- 4/27/2022
- by Angelique Jackson and Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
As studios meet in Las Vegas to present footage of their upcoming slates to exhibitors, Netflix is showcasing their own slate of future feature films as it has unveiled its upcoming summer slate of original movies. Some of the films receiving new release dates include the Vampire thriller Day Shift starring Jamie Foxx, which is set to bow on August 12, the Kevin Hart-Mark Wahlberg comedy Me Time, bowing on Aug. 26 and the Dakota Johnson drama Persuasion, bowing July 15. The streamer also confirmed dates of some highly-anticipated films that had previously been announced like the Adam Sandler sports pic Hustle, which bows on June 8, the Chris Hemsworth-Miles Teller Thriller Spiderhead, which bows on June 17 and most recently the The Russo Brothers next film The Gray Man, starring Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans, which will premiere on July 22.
You can find the remaining schedule for the entire summer...
You can find the remaining schedule for the entire summer...
- 4/27/2022
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: And the dance card is full. Rhea Perlman, Josh Peck and Peter Hermann have joined 13: The Musical, rounding out the cast of Netflix’s feature adaptation of the Broadway show.
It follows 12-year-old Evan Goldman (Eli Golden) as he moves from New York City to small-town Indiana and must grapple with his parents’ divorce, prepare for his pending Bar Mitzvah and navigate the complicated social circles of a new school.
Perlman will play Grandma Ruth, Peck is Rabbi Shapiro, and Hermann portrays Joel Goldman.
Production is underway on 13: The Musical, which is produced by Neil Meron with Tamra Davis directing and Tony winner Robert Horn adapting the script off the book he co-wrote with Dan Elish.
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Perlman, Peck and Hermann join a cast that includes Gabriella Uhl,...
It follows 12-year-old Evan Goldman (Eli Golden) as he moves from New York City to small-town Indiana and must grapple with his parents’ divorce, prepare for his pending Bar Mitzvah and navigate the complicated social circles of a new school.
Perlman will play Grandma Ruth, Peck is Rabbi Shapiro, and Hermann portrays Joel Goldman.
Production is underway on 13: The Musical, which is produced by Neil Meron with Tamra Davis directing and Tony winner Robert Horn adapting the script off the book he co-wrote with Dan Elish.
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Perlman, Peck and Hermann join a cast that includes Gabriella Uhl,...
- 6/11/2021
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: We have learned that Will & Grace Emmy winning Best Actress Debra Messing is joining Netflix’s feature adaptation of Broadway’s 13: The Musical.
She joins the previously announced cast that we first told you about of Eli Golden, Gabriella Uhl, Jd McCrary, Frankie McNellis, Lindsey Blackwell, Jonathan Lengel, Ramon Reed, Nolen Dubuc, Luke Islam, Shechinah Mpumlwana, Kayleigh Cerezo, Wyatt Moss, Liam Wignall, and Khiyla Aynne in the Tamra Davis directed feature.
13: The Musical, produced by Neil Meron with Tony Award winner Robert Horn adapting the script off the book he co-wrote with Dan Elish, follows 12-year old Evan Goldman (12). He moves from NYC to small-town Indiana where he grapples with his parents’ divorce, prepares for his impending Bar Mitzvah, and navigates the complicated social circles of a new school. Messing will play Evan Goldman’s (Golden) mom.
Three-time Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown, who served...
She joins the previously announced cast that we first told you about of Eli Golden, Gabriella Uhl, Jd McCrary, Frankie McNellis, Lindsey Blackwell, Jonathan Lengel, Ramon Reed, Nolen Dubuc, Luke Islam, Shechinah Mpumlwana, Kayleigh Cerezo, Wyatt Moss, Liam Wignall, and Khiyla Aynne in the Tamra Davis directed feature.
13: The Musical, produced by Neil Meron with Tony Award winner Robert Horn adapting the script off the book he co-wrote with Dan Elish, follows 12-year old Evan Goldman (12). He moves from NYC to small-town Indiana where he grapples with his parents’ divorce, prepares for his impending Bar Mitzvah, and navigates the complicated social circles of a new school. Messing will play Evan Goldman’s (Golden) mom.
Three-time Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown, who served...
- 5/24/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Netflix has locked down the cast to its upcoming feature adaptation of Broadway’s 13: The Musical.
The musical, which ran from October 2008 to January 2009 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre follows Evan Goldman (12) who following a move from NYC to small-town Indiana, grapples with his parents’ divorce, prepares for his impending Bar Mitzvah, and navigates the complicated social circles of a new school.
The Broadway version featured the first and only all-teenage cast and band and served as professional debuts of Ariana Grande and Elizabeth Gillies. The musical has since been a popular production of high school theater groups.
Of the 14 starring in 13: The Musical include Eli Golden (The Wizard of Lies), Gabriella Uhl, Jd McCrary, Frankie McNellis, Lindsey Blackwell (The Change-Up), Jonathan Lengel, Ramon Reed (Disney Channel’s Just Roll With It...
The musical, which ran from October 2008 to January 2009 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre follows Evan Goldman (12) who following a move from NYC to small-town Indiana, grapples with his parents’ divorce, prepares for his impending Bar Mitzvah, and navigates the complicated social circles of a new school.
The Broadway version featured the first and only all-teenage cast and band and served as professional debuts of Ariana Grande and Elizabeth Gillies. The musical has since been a popular production of high school theater groups.
Of the 14 starring in 13: The Musical include Eli Golden (The Wizard of Lies), Gabriella Uhl, Jd McCrary, Frankie McNellis, Lindsey Blackwell (The Change-Up), Jonathan Lengel, Ramon Reed (Disney Channel’s Just Roll With It...
- 4/29/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
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