13 In progress 30 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year (yes, we feel old too), and we can exclusively reveal that the musical adaptation will have its world premiere next year in Manchester.

ROYO, Revolution Studios, Wendy Federman and Phil Kenny announced that 13 Continue 30 – The Musicalwritten by the film’s writers Josh Goldsmith and Cathy Yuspa, will be released at the Manchester Opera House on September 21, 2025.

It follows a successful workshop last year in London for the new version of Jennifer Garner’s classic 2004 romantic comedy, which also starred Mark Ruffalo, Judy Greer and Brie Larson in one of her first film roles.

Casting for 13 Continue 30 – The Musical is to be announced, but we can debut the official poster for the musical which features a dress that all fans of the film should remember.

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13 Continue 30 – The Musical will be directed by award-winning Andy Fickman with songs by Michael Weiner and Alan Zachary, who worked on High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.

Tickets go on sale at 1.30pm on Wednesday 13 November for the limited run from 21 September 2025 to 12 October 2025, priced £15.

You can register for more information on the musical’s website.

“When we wrote the film 13 In progress 30“We never imagined that on the film’s 20th anniversary, we would have the chance to see a whole new generation fall in love with Razzles and feel thirty-something, attractive and fulfilled,” said Goldsmith and Yuspa.

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“It was a joy to work with ROYO, Revolution Studios, songwriters Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner and director Andy Fickman to bring this story to life in musical comedy form.

“We were thrilled by the audience response to our workshop last year, and now we can’t wait to officially open it in Manchester at the legendary Opera House – the launching pad for so many iconic musicals.

“So bring your family, your friends, maybe a date, or just come alone – don’t be shy, we’re all nice. I hope you have as much fun seeing the show as we had to do it!”

13 Continue 30 – The Musical runs from 21 September 2025 to 12 October 2025 at Manchester Opera House.

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