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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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Productions

Sister ActSister Act
 
[West End, 2024]
Music
Sister Act The MusicalSister Act The Musical
 
[West End, 2022]
Music
Little Shop of HorrorsLittle Shop of Horrors
 
[Off-Broadway, 2021]
Music
A Bronx TaleA Bronx Tale
 
[US Tour, 2018] [Replacement]
Music[Replacement]
Beauty and the BeastBeauty and the Beast
 
[Los Angeles, 2018]
Executive Producer
Disney's Beauty and the BeastDisney's Beauty and the Beast
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2015]
Music
Disney's The Hunchback of Notre DameDisney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2014]
Music
The Little MermaidThe Little Mermaid
 
[Broadway, 2008] [Replacement]
Composer[Replacement]
God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater
 
[Off-Off-Broadway, 1979]
Musical Director

Writing

The Present Tense
Composer
Lyricist
Aladdin
Composer
Diamonds
Composer
Composer
Kicks
Composer
King David
Composer
The Little Mermaid
Composer
Composer
Little Shop of Horrors
Composer
Composer
Patch, Patch, Patch
Lyricist
Composer
Conceiver
Personals
Composer
Composer
Real Life Funnies
Composer/Lyricist
Sister Act
Composer
Weird Romance
Composer
Composer/Lyricist

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


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2012 - Best Score

Alan Menken, Newsies


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Music

Alan Menken, Newsies The Musical

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Music

Alan Menken, Leap of Faith


winner
Drama League Awards - 2012 - Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre

Alan Menken


winner
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


winner
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


winner
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


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1983 - Best Score

Alan Menken, Little Shop of Horrors

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THE LITTLE MERMAID Comes to the Lied Center Photo
THE LITTLE MERMAID Comes to the Lied Center

The Little Mermaid comes to the Lied Center next month. Performances run November 12-17, 2024.
Photos: BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop Premieres New Works In NYC Photo
Photos: BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop Premieres New Works In NYC

The BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop presented top works during two seatings at this year’s fall showcase on Thursday, October 24 at The Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater in New York City. See photos from the event.
Cast Set for A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL at the Argyle Theatre Photo
Cast Set for A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL at the Argyle Theatre

The Argyle Theatre will present  A Christmas Carol The Musical, directed by Evan Pappas and Debbie Roshe, choreographed by Debbie Roshe, with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Theatre Now to Welcome Three New Musical Writing Teams Photo
Theatre Now to Welcome Three New Musical Writing Teams

Theatre Now New York has added three new musical writing teams to its roster, enhancing its commitment to developing innovative musical theater projects. Learn more about the teams !
Video: New Trailer for SPELLBOUND Musical Feat. Rachel Zegler, Nathan Lane, & More Photo
Video: New Trailer for SPELLBOUND Musical Feat. Rachel Zegler, Nathan Lane, & More

Netflix has released the first full trailer for Spellbound, the animated musical by Alan Menken and Glenn Slater also featuring the voice of Rachel Zegler. Watch it now!
Netflix to Release New SPELLBOUND Trailer Tomorrow Photo
Netflix to Release New SPELLBOUND Trailer Tomorrow

Tomorrow October 29, Netflix will release the first full trailer for Spellbound, the animated musical by Alan Menken and Glenn Slater which features the voice of Rachel Zegler. Netflix has teased the trailer on X, sharing a new poster of the film. Take a look at the post here!
Broadway Buying Guide: October 28, 2024- Fall in Love with ROMEO + JULIET Photo
Broadway Buying Guide: October 28, 2024- Fall in Love with ROMEO + JULIET

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, October 28, 2024.
Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Theatre Under the Stars Photo
Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Theatre Under the Stars

The cast here is immaculate, and LITTLE SHOP is a character actor’s dream come true. Everyone gets to play bigger and broader, and we get to see them have a ball, bringing these kooky archetypes to life. They are all pitch-perfect and create a wonderfully realized revival of this show for Houston just in time for Halloween.
Photos: Music Theater Works' LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Photo
Photos: Music Theater Works' LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Music Theater Works’ is presenting its third production of its 2024 season, Little Shop of Horrors, in the North Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, running through November 17. Check out production photos here!
Video: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Theatre Under the Stars Houston Photo
Video: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Theatre Under the Stars Houston

Get a first look at Theatre Under The Stars' (TUTS) brand-new production of Little Shop of Horrors!
Review: DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID at Lewis Family Playhouse Photo
Review: DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID at Lewis Family Playhouse

Vibrant, colorful, and charming, this Inland Valley Repertory Theatre production of the Academy Award winning 1989 animated Disney film is a delight.  Looking around the enthusiastic opening night audience, I see everyone from seniors and date-night couples to toddlers on laps completely enraptured by the music, dazzling costumes, and effervescent performances.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Comes to Adelaide and Perth in 2025 Photo
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Comes to Adelaide and Perth in 2025

Perth and Adelaide audiences will experience the romance of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast when the much-anticipated respective seasons of the hit musical opens in Adelaide in May 2025 and Perth in July 2025. 
Review: NORM LEWIS at The Barns At Wolf Trap Photo
Review: NORM LEWIS at The Barns At Wolf Trap

A veneer of unabashed professionalism, musical prowess, and often amusing self-reflection enveloped the Broadways star Norm Lewis (The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, etc.) as he delighted the audience at The Barns at Wolf Trap. Norm Lewis’ rich and resonant baritone voice is a natural wonder of the musical world ----Lewis’ expressive baritone spans the range between tenor and bass with exceptional fluidity yet concurrent control.
Review: BEN JONES - TEMPTATION at Feinstein's At The Nikko Photo
Review: BEN JONES - TEMPTATION at Feinstein's At The Nikko

Ben Jones, award-winning singer, comedian, storyteller, and actor returned to the intimate Feinstein’s at the Nikko for an extremely successful two-run engagement displaying his considerable talents. If you haven’t seen Ben Jones, make it a must. He has that unique skill that makes a great entertainer – he’s so engaging and interesting that you can’t wait for the next moment. This show, titled ‘Temptation’, exhibits that proficiency brilliantly.
Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Keystone Theatrics At The Playhouse At Allenberry Photo
Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Keystone Theatrics At The Playhouse At Allenberry

Little Shop of Horrors is a show that continues to capture the audience’s imagination, and with stunning choreography and stellar acting, this production at Keystone Theatrics does not disappoint.
Interview: Mark Ivy of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at THEATRE UNDER THE STARS Photo
Interview: Mark Ivy of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at THEATRE UNDER THE STARS

Mark Ivy is one of the stars at this year's October production from THEATRE UNDER THE STARS, which runs from October 22nd through November 3rd at the HOBBY CENTER. 
Video: Original NEWSIES Cast Members Team With SUFFS & More For Broadway Votes Music Photo
Video: Original NEWSIES Cast Members Team With SUFFS & More For Broadway Votes Music Video

The Newsies music video features Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Ben Fankhauser, Kara Lindsay and Tommy Bracco, alongside Josh Strobl, Taylor Iman Jones, Jelani Alladin, Izzy McCalla, Justin David Sullivan, Jordan Donica, Nikki M. James, John Behlmann, Oyoyo Joi, Antonio Cipriano, Nyseli Vega, Jenna Bainbridge, Ally Bonino, and more.
Interview: WICKED Returns to Japan: Masae Ebata Takes on Elphaba Once Again Photo
Interview: WICKED Returns to Japan: Masae Ebata Takes on Elphaba Once Again

Masae Ebata: Playing Elphaba in the Osaka run of Shiki Theatre Company’s musical 'Wicked' (Click here to read Review: 'Wicked' - THE MAGIC RETURNS TO OSAKA by SHIKI THEATRE COMPANY-). Masae joined Shiki Theatre Company in 2005 after passing the audition. She made her stage debut in 'The Lion King,' later performing as Nala in both the Japan and Korea productions. Her major roles include Elphaba in 'Wicked', Donna Sheridan in 'Mamma Mia!,' Aida in 'Aida,' and Grizabella in 'CATS.' 'Wicked' reimagines the classic 'The Wizard of Oz' from the perspectives of two witches, Elphaba and Glinda. The musical is a grand spectacle, featuring Grammy-winning music and magnificent stage designs, continuing to captivate fans of all ages.
Leslie Uggams to be Honored by Encompass New Opera Theatre Photo
Leslie Uggams to be Honored by Encompass New Opera Theatre

Encompass New Opera Theatre will honor Tony Award winner Leslie Uggams with a musical tribute on October 27, 2024. Learn more about Uggams and about the event.
Theatre Now Hosts Master Class With Susan Birkenhead Photo
Theatre Now Hosts Master Class With Susan Birkenhead

Theatre Now's next Industry Night will be held on Monday, October 21st at 6:30pm, featuring a Master Class with Tony-nominated lyricist Susan Birkenhead (Jelly's Last Jam, Working, BOOP!).
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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 received numerous nominations for his work in musical theatre, including: - Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for A Bronx Tale - Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for Aladdin - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for Aladdin - Best Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Newsies - Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for Newsies The Musical - Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for Leap of Faith - Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre at the Drama League Awards - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for Newsies the Musical - Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for Sister Act - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for Sister Act - Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards for Sister Act - Best Musical Revival at the Olivier Awards for Little Shop of Horrors - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for The Little Mermaid - The American Express Award for Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards for Beauty and the Beast - Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for Beauty and the Beast - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for Beauty and the Beast - Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for Little Shop of Horrors - Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Little Shop of Horrors - Musical of the Year at the Olivier Awards for Little Shop of Horrors - Best Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Little Shop of Horrors.

What awards has Alan Menken won?

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

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