Jason Robert Brown to Host 13 Q&A Series

Composer/lyricist Jason Robert Brown will host “13 Questions,” a series of audience Q&A’s, following the 7pm performances of the Broadway musical 13, currently playing the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, on October 21, 22, and 23.

Special co-hosts will include 13‘s casting director, Mark Simon, and members of 13‘s cast, band, and creative staff.

The show features music and lyrics by Brown and a book by award winning children’s author and songwriter Dan Elish and Robert Horn. It is directed by Jeremy Sams with choreography by Christopher Gattelli and musical direction by Tom Kitt. 13 tells the story of New York teenager Evan Goldman, whose parents get divorced and he’s forced to move with his Mom to Indiana, where he has to make new friends and try to become part of the “in-crowd.”The cast includes Al Calderon as Eddie, Eamon Foley as Richie, Caitlin Gann as Molly, Ariana Grande as Charlotte, Aaron Simon Gross as Archie, Elizabeth Gillies as Lucy, Malik Hammond as Malcolm, Joey La Varco as Simon, Delaney Moro as Kendra, Eric Nelsen as Brett, Graham Phillips as Evan, Allie Trimm as Patrice, and Brynn Williams as Cassie. Also in the cast are Riley Costello, Henry Hodges, Mary Claire Miskell, Liana Ortiz, Max Schneider, and Corey Snide. The on-stage teen band members are Lexi Bodick on bass, Zac Coe on percussion, Adam Kaufman on keyboard, Zach Page on guitar, Chris Raymond on guitar, and Charlie Rosen (swing musician).

The production features scenic and costume design by David Farley, lighting design by Brian MacDevitt, and sound design by Jon Weston.

For more information, visit www.13themusical.com.