Jennifer Garner Joins Producing Team of '13 Going on 30' Stage Musical, Raves About Lead Lucie Jones
Jennifer Garner is extending her legacy as the original Jenna Rink!
The beloved actress has signed on to be an executive producer on the upcoming stage show 13 Going on 30 – The Musical, which will have its world premiere production at the Manchester Opera House in England in Fall 2025.
West End theater actress Lucie Jones will play Jenna Rink in the musical and Jennifer has great things to say about her.
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“After more than 20 years—I still get to talk about Jenna Rink and 13 Going on 30 more days than not — who knew our quirky little movie would have such staying power? I’m thrilled to see Jenna, Matty, and Lucy live on in their very own musical—are you kidding me? I’m geeking out!” Jennifer said in a statement provided to JustJared.com.
She added, “Lucie Jones is flirty and thriving as Jenna, the music is a blast, and all of the anguish of growing up is alive and well in this magical production. I’m so happy to join them as executive producer and very much look forward to the journey.”
A video of Lucie performing the song “That Moment In Time” from the musical has already been released online and you can watch above!
The musical will feature songs by Michael Weiner and Alan Zachary and it’s being directed by Andy Fickman. The book is being written by the film’s writers Josh Goldsmith and Cathy Yuspa.