Ariana Grande began her career in the entertainment industry when she was only 15 years old by performing in the Broadway musical "13". The musical was about a boy who moved from New York City to a small town in Indiana, and it premiered on Broadway in 2008. Ariana played the role of Charlotte, a cheerleader who was described as "a pretty girl who's so insecure she steals her best friend's boyfriend." It was her debut role in a Broadway musical, and it set the stage for her future success in the music industry.