In 2008, Grande was cast in the supporting role of cheerleader Charlotte in the musical 13 on Broadway, [19] for which she won a National Youth Theatre Association Award. [20] When she joined the musical, Grande left her high school, North Broward Preparatory School, but continued to be enrolled.
The school sent materials to her so she could study with tutors. [21] She also sang various times at the New York City jazz club, Birdland . [22]
Grande auditioned for the Nickelodeon television show Victorious in New York along with 13 co-star Elizabeth Gillies in 2009.