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“We are thrilled to partner with a group of tremendously talented individuals to bring 13 Going on 30 to the live stage,” said Marla Levine from Revolution Studios. “We are always seeking innovative approaches to enhance and expand upon properties in the Revolution catalogue and this is a fantastic way to breathe new life into a delightful story so it can be enjoyed by theatre audiences.”

There's no word yet on when exactly a production would be ready, but any teen viewers who loved it when it was first released are now not far off 30, flirty and thriving themselves – so this is clearly excellent timing.

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13 Going on 30 is the latest film to get a musical makeover