MCP's "13" Opens Friday, Jan. 30 at the Alden Theatre

13 has music and lyrics by Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown and a book by Dan Elish and Robert Horn. When Evan Goldman is forced to move from New York City to a small town in Indiana after his parents’ divorce, he must establish his popularity and avoid an “un-cool” label among his fellow middle school students. Even though the show features an entirely teenage cast, the stories and emotions in this memorable musical are timeless. Don’t miss this grown-up show about growing up! Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., January 30 – February 15, 2015. Suitable for ages 10 and older. For tickets and more information, see MCP’s website www.McLeanPlayers.org

Through a cooperative agreement with the Metropolitan Washington Ear, audio description services for individuals with vision challenges will be offered at the February 14 performance. At the matinees on February 1 and 8, MCP will be accepting donations of non-perishable items for Alternative House www.thealternativehouse.org in Vienna, which runs several programs for teens and children, including a teen emergency shelter.