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Alan Menken is a Disney legend who has won more Academy Awards than any other living individual, including eight Oscars with 4 for Best Score and 4 for Best Song; 11 Grammy Awards (including Song of the Year for "A Whole New World"); and 7 Golden Globes. He is best known for his work on Disney films including The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Beauty and the Beast, Hercules, Pocahontas, Enchanted, and Tangled, as well as the onstage musicals Newsies, Little Shop of Horrors, A Christmas Carol and Sister Act. He is currently working with Lin-Manuel Miranda on the new live action version of The Little Mermaid.

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Alan Menken Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway)

Alan Menken, A Bronx Tale

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Music

Alan Menken, Aladdin

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Alan Menken, Aladdin


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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2012 - Best Score

Alan Menken, Newsies


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Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Music

Alan Menken, Newsies The Musical

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Music

Alan Menken, Leap of Faith


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Drama League Awards - 2012 - Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre

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Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Alan Menken, Newsies the Musical

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Music

Alan Menken, Sister Act

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Alan Menken, Sister Act

Olivier Awards - 2010 - Best New Musical

Alan Menken, Sister Act

Olivier Awards - 2008 - Best Musical Revival

Alan Menken, Little Shop Of Horrors

Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Alan Menken, The Little Mermaid


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Olivier Awards - 1998 - The American Express Award for Best New Musical

Alan Menken, Beauty And The Beast

Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Music

Alan Menken, Beauty and the Beast

Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Alan Menken, Beauty and the Beast

Drama Desk Awards - 1983 - Outstanding Music

Alan Menken, Little Shop of Horrors


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1983 - Best Musical

Alan Menken, Little Shop of Horrors

Olivier Awards - 1983 - Musical of the Year

Alan Menken, Little Shop Of Horrors


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1983 - Best Score

Alan Menken, Little Shop of Horrors

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Video: Celebrate 30 Years of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST


30 years ago, on April 18, 1994, Disney's Beauty and the Beast opened on Broadway at the Palace Theatre. The musical would go on to run for 46 previews and 5462 regular performances, making it the 10th longest-runing Broadway show of all time. 

Video: Director and Choreographer Casey Nicholaw Talks Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg


In an all new video, Casey Nicholaw discussed the production of Disney's Hercules in Hamburg, which he is directing and choreographing. Performances run through December 22 at Stage Theater Neue Flora Hamburg, Germany.   Check out the video here!

Concert Performances of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and THE JUNGLE BOOK Will Be Performed at New Wimbledon Theatre


The Novello Orchestra will present two classic Disney films in concert this summer, Beauty and the Beast and The Jungle Book will be performed live to film as part of Wimbledon Childrens Festival. Beauty and the Beast will take place on 10th August, with showings at 3pm and 7pm and The Jungle Book the following day on the 11th August, with showings at 10am and 3pm.

Rose Center Theater to Present BEAUTY AND THE BEAST This Summer


Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST will be presented at the Rose Center Theater in Westminster, CA. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Video: Video Designer George Reeve Talks Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg


Video designer George Reeve discusses the process of designing Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg.

Casey Donovan to Star as Deloris Van Cartier in SISTER ACT Musical in Australia


Casey Donovan has been confirmed to lead the cast of the most heavenly of musicals, Sister Act, when it opens at the Capitol Theatre in Sydney from August and the Regent Theatre in Melbourne from November.

Argyle Theater Announces The Cast And Creatives For A BRONX TALE


Get the latest updates on the cast and creatives for A BRONX TALE at Long Island's ARGYLE THEATRE, starting April 25, 2024.

Michael James Scott visita ALADDIN en Madrid


ALADDÍN ha celebrado su primer año en Madrid al mismo tiempo que la producción de Broadway cumple una década en la gran manzana, y qué mejor manera de aunar ambos eventos que con la visita a la versión española de Michael James Scott, quien en la actualidad interpreta al Genio en el New Amsterdam Theatre de Nueva York.

Video: Dane Laffrey Shares Set Design Secrets from Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg


HERCULES opened Sunday, March 24th at Stage Theater Neue Flora Hamburg, Germany. Go inside the design studio for an depth look at the revisioned set design in this video.

PCPA Presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS At Solvang Festival Theater And Marian Theatre


PCPA presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Solvang Festival Theater in June, featuring book & lyrics by Howard Ashman and music by Alan Menken, based on the film by Roger Corman, Screenplay by Charles Griffith.

Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Toby's in Columbia Invites Everyone to “Be Our Guest.”


The fairytale magic of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST The Musical is on opulent display at Toby's Dinner Theatre in Columbia, directed by Mark Minnick. This family favorite, packed with stunning performances and resplendent costumes, delivers the enchantment of live theater through June 16th, 2024

Broadway Buying Guide: April 8, 2024- HAMILTON Rises to the Top


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, April 8, 2024.

Review: American Stage's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST IN THE PARK at Demens Landing


It's a perfect fit for the American Stage in the Park experience!

Broadway Veteran Natalie Toro Receives Alumni Award From Boston Conservatory At Berklee


Broadway veteran Natalie Toro has been honored with an alumni award from Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Discover more about Toro's illustrious career and this prestigious recognition.

Danbury's Musicals At Richter to Hold Auditions For BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and GREASE


Join the auditions for BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and GREASE by Musicals at Richter, Connecticut's longest-running outdoor theater.

Review: MRS. DOUBTFIRE IS A COMEDIC GEM, WITH A REFLECTIVE LENS at STRAZ CENTER


Mrs. Doubtfire, a new musical based on the 1993 hit family film of the same name, is actually based on the 1987 novel Alias Madame Doubtfire by Anne Fine. The stage musical in all its purposes features music and lyrics by Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick, with a book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell. The National Tour is currently onstage in the Carol Morsani Hall, at Tampa’s Straz Center for the Performing Arts.

Review: DISNEY'S ALADDIN at Broadway San Diego


Aladdin now playing through April 7th at the Civic Theatre through Broadway San Diego invites you to enjoy their Arabian night of magic, music, and magic carpets.

A Sandy Rustin World Premiere & More Set for Denver Center Theatre Company 2024/25 Season


Denver Center Theatre Company has revealed its 2024/25 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Vanguard University's Department Of Theatre Arts Presents Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST


Experience the magic of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST presented by Vanguard University's award-winning theatre arts department.

America's Largest Symphony Orchestra Will Perform 'Call Of The Champions'


Next month, the CFCArts Symphony Orchestra is bringing together two of life's greatest passions with Call of the Champions, in Longwood, presenting a unique combination of sports and music for fans of all ages.

Alan Menken FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Alan Menken written?

Alan Menken has written 22 shows including Ballad of Little Pinks (Composer), Kicks (Composer), Patch, Patch, Patch (Conceiver), Personals (Composer), Maggie May (Composer), The Present Tense (Composer), God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater (Composer), Real Life Funnies (Composer/Lyricist), Little Shop of Horrors (Composer), Diamonds (Composer), The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz (Composer), Weird Romance (Composer/Lyricist), Beauty and the Beast (Composer), Hundreds of Hats (Composer), A Christmas Carol (Composer), King David (Composer), Sister Act (Composer), The Little Mermaid (Composer), Leap of Faith (Composer), Newsies (Composer), Aladdin (Composer), A Bronx Tale (Music).

What awards has Alan Menken been nominated for?

Alan Menken has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. Some of his nominations include Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) for "A Bronx Tale," Outstanding Music for "Aladdin," Best Original Score for "Aladdin," Best Score for "Newsies," Outstanding Music for "Newsies The Musical," Outstanding Music for "Leap of Faith," Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre, Best Original Score for "Newsies the Musical," Outstanding Music for "Sister Act," Best Original Score for "Sister Act," Best New Musical for "Sister Act," Best Musical Revival for "Little Shop Of Horrors," Best Original Score for "The Little Mermaid," The American Express Award for Best New Musical for "Beauty And The Beast," Outstanding Music for "Beauty and the Beast," Best Original Score for "Beauty and the Beast," Outstanding Music for "Little Shop of Horrors," Best Musical for "Little Shop of Horrors," Musical of the Year for "Little Shop Of Horrors," and Best Score for "Little Shop of Horrors."

What awards has Alan Menken won?

Alan Menken has won several awards for his work in Broadway, including Best Score in the BroadwayWorld Awards for Newsies, Outstanding Music in the Drama Desk Awards for Newsies The Musical, Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre in the Drama League Awards, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre in the Tony Awards for Newsies the Musical, The American Express Award for Best New Musical in the Olivier Awards for Beauty And The Beast, Best Musical in the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Little Shop of Horrors, and Best Score in the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Little Shop of Horrors.

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