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The pop-rock score is central to the show's high energy [6, 13]. Key tracks include:

After moving from New York City to small-town Appleton, Indiana, 12-and-a-half-year-old is desperate to fit in [5, 22]. To ensure his upcoming Bar Mitzvah is "the coolest party ever," he tries to balance friendships with the "uncool" kids—Patrice and Archie—and the popular social circle led by Brett, Kendra, and Lucy [13, 22]. The musical explores themes of: 13: The Musical

: Added adult characters (parents and a rabbi) and updated some songs and storylines for modern sensitivities [17]. The pop-rock score is central to the show's