Chad Beguelin
Latest News on Chad Beguelin:
ALADDIN to Welcome Jacob Ben-Shmuel as 'Omar' Beginning Next Week (Nov 15, 2024)
Video: ELF THE MUSICAL Cast Performs 'Sparkle-Jolly-Twinkle-Jingly' on GMA (Nov 15, 2024)
ELF Star Kayla Davion Takes Over Our Instagram Story (Nov 15, 2024)
ALADDIN to Welcome Jacob Ben-Shmuel as 'Omar' Beginning Next Week (Nov 15, 2024)
Video: ELF THE MUSICAL Cast Performs 'Sparkle-Jolly-Twinkle-Jingly' on GMA (Nov 15, 2024)
ELF Star Kayla Davion Takes Over Our Instagram Story (Nov 15, 2024)
BIO
Chad Beguelin is a four-time Tony nominee whose works include Disney's Aladdin (Tony Award nomination for Best Book and Best Original Score, Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding Lyrics and Best Book) and The Wedding Singer (Tony Award nomination for Best Book and Best Original Score, Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding Lyrics). He also wrote the lyrics for the Broadway musical Elf. Chad is the recipient of the Edward Kleban Award for Outstanding Lyric Writing, the Jonathan Larson Performing Arts Foundation Award, the Gilman & Gonzalez- Falla Musical Theater Award and the ASCAP Foundation Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award. Chad is a graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts Graduate Dramatic Writing Program. Much love to Tom.
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Chad Beguelin, Angie Schworer, Nathan Lane, Brooks Ashmanskas, Matthew Sklar and Beth Leavel attends The New Dramatists 70th Annual Spring Luncheon honoring Nathan Lane at Marriott Marquis on May 14, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
05/14/2019
From: FREEZE FRAME: New Dramatists Honor Nathan Lane at 70th Annual Spring Luncheon
The Cast and Creative that includes-Casey Nicholow, Bob Martin, Chad Beguelin, Matthew Sklar, Brooks Ashmanskas, Beth Leavel, Christopher Sieber, Caitlin Kinnunen, Isabelle McCalla, Michael Potts, Angie Schworer, Courtney Collins, Josh Lemon, Mary Antoii,
Date:
09/24/2018
From: Photo Coverage: THE PROM Company Gets Ready for Broadway!
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Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Book of a Musical
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Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Lyrics
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding New Score
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Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Book of a Musical
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Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
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Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Book of a Musical
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Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Lyrics
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Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Book of a Musical
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Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
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winner
Richard Rodgers Award - 2010 - Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award
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Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Book of a Musical
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Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
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Helen Hayes Awards - 2001 - The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play
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winner
- 2000 - Most promising musical theatre lyricist
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Videos
Video: Watch ALADDIN Perform 'Friend Like Me' on Disney's Christmas Day Parade
by Michael Major - Dec 26, 2023
VIDEO: First Look at Anne Tolpegin, Howard Kaye, Celeste Rose & More in THE PROM at Pioneer Theatre Company
by Alan Henry - May 16, 2023
Photos & Video: Inside Rehearsals for ALADDIN North American Tour Launching Tonight
by Sneak Peek - Oct 11, 2022
VIDEO: ALADDIN's Rodney Ingram & Katie Terza Perform Dual Language 'A Whole New World'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2022
WATCH: ALADDIN on Broadway Surprises Audience Member With Vacation Giveaway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2022
Broadway Rewind: Get Sparklejollytwinklejingley with Scenes from ELF!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Dec 22, 2020
VIDEO: James Corden Reconnects With THE PROM Co-Stars Nicole Kidman & Kerry Washington
by Sarah Leiber - Dec 17, 2020
VIDEO: Keegan-Michael Key Says He Wooed Meryl Streep on the Set of THE PROM
by Sarah Leiber - Dec 16, 2020
VIDEO: Costumes & Sets Take Center Stage in This Featurette From Behind-the-Scenes of THE PROM!
by Sarah Leiber - Dec 15, 2020
VIDEO: Kerry Washington Talks About Playing the Villain in THE PROM on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN
by Sarah Leiber - Dec 11, 2020
VIDEO: Watch the Full Performance of 'You Happened' From THE PROM on Netflix
by Sarah Leiber - Dec 11, 2020
VIDEO: Andrew Rannells & James Corden Talk About Their THE PROM Co-Stars on THE LATE LATE SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - Dec 11, 2020
VIDEO: James Corden Talks THE PROM, a 'Butthole Cut' of CATS on THE LATE SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - Dec 11, 2020
VIDEO: Quentin Garzon and Alyssa Fox Perform 'A Christmas Song' From ELF THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2020
VIDEO: Keegan-Michael Key Talks THE PROM & JINGLE JANGLE on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE
by Sarah Leiber - Dec 10, 2020
VIDEO: Watch the Official Teaser for THE PROM on Netflix, with Meryl Streep, James Corden & More!
by Sarah Leiber - Oct 22, 2020
News
ALADDIN to Welcome Jacob Ben-Shmuel as 'Omar' Beginning Next Week
Aladdin on Broadway will welcome Jacob Ben-Shmuel as Omar this month. Learn more about the current Broadway cast and the production see how to purchase tickets.
Aladdin on Broadway will welcome Jacob Ben-Shmuel as Omar this month. Learn more about the current Broadway cast and the production see how to purchase tickets.
Video: ELF THE MUSICAL Cast Performs 'Sparkle-Jolly-Twinkle-Jingly' on GMA
Grey Henson, Kayla Davion, and the cast of Elf the Musical joined Good Morning America on Friday to perform the finale number, 'Sparkle-Jolly-Twinkle-Jingly.' Watch the magical performance now!
Grey Henson, Kayla Davion, and the cast of Elf the Musical joined Good Morning America on Friday to perform the finale number, 'Sparkle-Jolly-Twinkle-Jingly.' Watch the magical performance now!
ELF Star Kayla Davion Takes Over Our Instagram Story
Elf the Musical star Kayla Davion will be taking over our Instagram! Davion, who plays Jovie in the beloved holiday musical, will take our followers behind-the-scenes of the production's performance on Good Morning America.
Elf the Musical star Kayla Davion will be taking over our Instagram! Davion, who plays Jovie in the beloved holiday musical, will take our followers behind-the-scenes of the production's performance on Good Morning America.
Ateneo blueREP Gets Ready for THE PROM
Newbies at Ateneo Blue Repertory are raring to deliver the best night of your life with 'the Prom.' With music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, and book by Bob Martin and Beguelin, 'the Prom' was Drama Desk Award’s Outstanding Musical in 2019.
Newbies at Ateneo Blue Repertory are raring to deliver the best night of your life with 'the Prom.' With music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, and book by Bob Martin and Beguelin, 'the Prom' was Drama Desk Award’s Outstanding Musical in 2019.
ELF JR. THE MUSICAL Comes to Civic Center Music Hall
Spotlight Acting Academies production of Elf Jr; The Musical will come to the Civic Center Music Hall in Oklahoma this holiday season. Performances begin this December.
Spotlight Acting Academies production of Elf Jr; The Musical will come to the Civic Center Music Hall in Oklahoma this holiday season. Performances begin this December.
ELF THE MUSICAL Will Offer a Digital Lottery
Elf The Musical will offer a digital ticket lottery starting this week ahead of the show's first preview. Find out how to get discount tickets to Elf The Musical here!
Elf The Musical will offer a digital ticket lottery starting this week ahead of the show's first preview. Find out how to get discount tickets to Elf The Musical here!
Meet the Cast of ELF THE MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
Elf The Musical is returning to Broadway with previews beginning tonight, November 9, ahead of opening night on November 17 at the Marquis Theatre. Meet the cast of Elf The Musical here!
Elf The Musical is returning to Broadway with previews beginning tonight, November 9, ahead of opening night on November 17 at the Marquis Theatre. Meet the cast of Elf The Musical here!
ELF THE MUSICAL Announced At Walnut Street Theatre
ELF THE BROADWAY MUSICAL is set to bring holiday cheer to the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia. Follow Buddy the Elf's journey from the North Pole to the big city in this festive production.
ELF THE BROADWAY MUSICAL is set to bring holiday cheer to the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia. Follow Buddy the Elf's journey from the North Pole to the big city in this festive production.
Broadway Buying Guide: November 4, 2024- SWEPT AWAY Arrives on Broadway
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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, November 4, 2024.
ELF THE MUSICAL Adds Performances in Indianapolis
ELF THE MUSICAL will present an additional performance in Indianapolis due to high demand. The show, based on the beloved holiday film, will now offer more opportunities for audiences to enjoy. Learn how to purchase tickets.
ELF THE MUSICAL will present an additional performance in Indianapolis due to high demand. The show, based on the beloved holiday film, will now offer more opportunities for audiences to enjoy. Learn how to purchase tickets.
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.
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.
ELF THE MUSICAL Comes to Walnut Street Theatre
Walnut Street Theatre will continue their 216th Season with the story of Buddy the elf. Travel with Buddy from the North Pole all the way to New York City in ELF The Broadway Musical. Meet the creative team and learn who's who in the cast and how to get tickets.
Walnut Street Theatre will continue their 216th Season with the story of Buddy the elf. Travel with Buddy from the North Pole all the way to New York City in ELF The Broadway Musical. Meet the creative team and learn who's who in the cast and how to get tickets.
Photos: ELF THE MUSICAL Heads Into Rehearsal for Its Holiday Return
Elf The Musical returns to Broadway this November at The Marquis Theatre. The show's company came together for the first time this week for a meet & greet as they prepare to head into rehearsals! Check out photos from the jolly afternoon!
Elf The Musical returns to Broadway this November at The Marquis Theatre. The show's company came together for the first time this week for a meet & greet as they prepare to head into rehearsals! Check out photos from the jolly afternoon!
ELF The Musical Tour Sets Full Cast
The full cast has been announced for the 2024 National Tour of ELF THE MUSICAL. The National Tour will officially launch on November 2nd, heading to 9 cities this holiday season, including Detroit, New Orleans, Milwaukee and Charlotte. Get the full schedule including the tour route and ticket information.
The full cast has been announced for the 2024 National Tour of ELF THE MUSICAL. The National Tour will officially launch on November 2nd, heading to 9 cities this holiday season, including Detroit, New Orleans, Milwaukee and Charlotte. Get the full schedule including the tour route and ticket information.
iHeartRadio Broadway Will Celebrate 30 Years of Disney on Broadway With Alan Menken, Susan Egan, and More
iHeartRadio Broadway will host an hour-long special celebrating 30 Years of Disney on Broadway this November.
iHeartRadio Broadway will host an hour-long special celebrating 30 Years of Disney on Broadway this November.
THE PROM Will Be Performed by The Cal State Fullerton Department of Theatre and Dance
The Cal State Fullerton Department of Theatre and Dance will open their fall performance season with “The Prom,” showing October 10 through 19 in the Little Theatre on the campus of Cal State Fullerton.
The Cal State Fullerton Department of Theatre and Dance will open their fall performance season with “The Prom,” showing October 10 through 19 in the Little Theatre on the campus of Cal State Fullerton.
Kayla Davion, Michael Hayden, and More Join ELF THE MUSICAL
A cast of Broadway and TV stars have been announced to join the limited holiday engagement of Elf The Musical, coming to Broadway this November at The Marquis Theatre. Find out who's who in the cast of this special holiday show.
A cast of Broadway and TV stars have been announced to join the limited holiday engagement of Elf The Musical, coming to Broadway this November at The Marquis Theatre. Find out who's who in the cast of this special holiday show.
Sean Astin to Make Broadway Debut as Santa in ELF This Holiday Season
Academy Award nominee and Screen Actors Guild Award-winning actor Sean Astin will make his Broadway debut this holiday season as Santa, in Elf The Musical. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets!
Academy Award nominee and Screen Actors Guild Award-winning actor Sean Astin will make his Broadway debut this holiday season as Santa, in Elf The Musical. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets!
ELF THE MUSICAL Comes to Milton Keynes Theatre in November
After sell-out arena tours and a record-breaking two West End seasons at The Dominion, the musical theatre version of the hilarious hit movie ELF will be hitting the road in November, opening at Milton Keynes Theatre, Milton Keynes, where it will play from Wednesday 6 - Sunday 10 November.
After sell-out arena tours and a record-breaking two West End seasons at The Dominion, the musical theatre version of the hilarious hit movie ELF will be hitting the road in November, opening at Milton Keynes Theatre, Milton Keynes, where it will play from Wednesday 6 - Sunday 10 November.
Exclusive: Chad Beguelin on His Queer, Musical Theatre Rom-Com Novel SHOWMANCE
Ahead of the publication of Showmance, BroadwayWorld sat down with playwright and author Chad Beguelin to discuss his writing process, his connection to the subject material, and whether the novel could ever be musicalized.
Ahead of the publication of Showmance, BroadwayWorld sat down with playwright and author Chad Beguelin to discuss his writing process, his connection to the subject material, and whether the novel could ever be musicalized.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Chad Beguelin written?
Chad Beguelin has written 9 shows including Half Time (Bookwriter), The Rhythm Club (Bookwriter/Lyricist), On the Record (Bookwriter), The Wedding Singer (Bookwriter), Elf - The Musical (Lyricist), Harbor (Playwright), Aladdin (Bookwriter), Gotta Dance (Book), The Prom (Book and Lyrics).
What awards has Chad Beguelin been nominated for?
Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Prom, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for The Prom, Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Prom, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Prom, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Prom, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Aladdin, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Aladdin, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Aladdin, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Aladdin, Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award (Richard Rodgers Award), Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Wedding Singer, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Wedding Singer, The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Rhythm Club and Most promising musical theatre lyricist () for .
What awards has Chad Beguelin won?
Chad Beguelin has won the Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award (also known as the Richard Rodgers Award) and the award for Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist.
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