That was two decades ago.
Now that roles being played byWest EndstarLucie Jonesin a stage musical adapted from the beloved 2004 movie.
Hamish Greer for producing company ROYO allowed me to view a video of what was performed.
‘13 Going on 30’Everett Collection
After Manchester, the hope is for13 Going on 30to transfer.
After that, Broadway would be the dream, says an enthusiastic Goldsmith.
However, Greer was reluctant to comment on the shows future after Manchester.
Jennifer Garner, left, and Judy Greer in 2004’s ’13 Going on 30′Columbia Pictures/Everett Collection
Were still putting it together, he reasons.
I remember watching the movie way back on a flight from London to Los Angeles.
Its a testament to the Goldsmith and Yuspa screenplay that the film still holds up.
Apparently Goldsmith got all the best roles at theater camp.
I cleaned up at theater camp, he laughs.
I dont want to brag.
Its in our DNA to love musicals, says Yuspa.
So we entered movies and TV with, I would say, a deep love of musicals.
But once they started writing for television, that just sort of took over, Goldsmith points out.
So it wasnt like we necessarily thought about13 Going on 30as a musical at the time.
But, for example, probably the most iconic scene in the movie is the Thriller dance.
He adds that we think, even in movies, in musical terms in some ways.
And so it wasnt a huge jump to say: How could this be a musical?
Now those cousins are 30, says Yuspa.
Its sort of like the original audience grew up and now sees it from the adult side.
Shes just so sparkling and just so talented and really just embodied the character so well, says Yuspa.
They were impressed by her gorgeous voice and her childish charm.
Id echo those sentiments as well.
So far, however, Jones is the only actor to be cast.
She also has starred in West End productions ofLes Miserables, Wicked andWaitress.
