Chad Beguelin
ANNIE, FROZEN, and More Set For Millbrook Playhouse 2026-27 Season (May 13, 2026)
ASCAP Foundation 2026 Musical Theatre Workshop Returns to The Wallis (Apr 30, 2026)
Caleb A. Barnett Will Be the Next Genie in ALADDIN (Apr 29, 2026)
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.
From: FREEZE FRAME: New Dramatists Honor Nathan Lane at 70th Annual Spring Luncheon
Productions
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Awards and Nominations
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Videos
Video: 'The Story of Buddy' from ELF-THE MUSICAL at The 5th Avenue Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2025-12-18 14:44:21
Video: 'Nobody Cares About Santa' from ELF THE MUSICAL at 5th Avenue Theatre
by Michael Major - 2025-12-10 16:29:25
Video: Disney's ALADDIN Cast Performs 'A Whole New World' on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-04 13:27:47
Video: Disney's ALADDIN Cast Performs 'Friend Like Me' on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-23 14:17:39
Video: ALADDIN Pays Tribute to Howard Ashman at 400th Performance
by Stephi Wild - 2025-05-19 05:59:12
Video: ELF THE MUSICAL Cast Performs Musical Medley on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-12-05 14:38:54
Video: Kate Baldwin & More in THE PROM at The Sharon Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - 2024-07-29 09:54:20
Video: Watch ALADDIN Perform 'Friend Like Me' on Disney's Christmas Day Parade
by Michael Major - 2023-12-26 10:21:05
VIDEO: First Look at Anne Tolpegin, Howard Kaye, Celeste Rose & More in THE PROM at Pioneer Theatre Company
by Alan Henry - 2023-05-16 15:46:16
Photos/Video: First Look at ELF THE MUSICAL, Now Playing in London
by Stephi Wild - 2022-11-22 07:10:27
Photos & Video: Inside Rehearsals for ALADDIN North American Tour Launching Tonight
by Sneak Peek - 2022-10-11 09:00:20
VIDEO: ALADDIN's Rodney Ingram & Katie Terza Perform Dual Language 'A Whole New World'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-06-21 17:08:12
WATCH: ALADDIN on Broadway Surprises Audience Member With Vacation Giveaway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-03-24 13:32:16
Broadway Rewind: Get Sparklejollytwinklejingley with Scenes from ELF!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - 2020-12-22 14:01:00
News
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
Millbrook Playhouse announced its 63rd season, featuring mainstage productions of ANNIE, THE WEDDING SINGER, MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON, and DISNEY'S FROZEN THE BROADWAY MUSICAL, alongside cabaret shows and special events in Mill Hall, PA.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026
The ASCAP Foundation announced its annual Musical Theatre Workshop at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Los Angeles, featuring live readings and feedback panels for three new musicals by emerging writers.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Caleb A. Barnett will step into the role of Genie in Aladdin on Broadway after making his Broadway debut in the company as the Genie standby in the summer of 2023.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
Centenary Stage Company is accepting applications for its 2026 NEXTstage Repertory Summer Internship Program. The paid opportunity includes housing and hands-on experience in theater production and administration.
by Sean Fallon - Apr 18, 2026
On Friday, April 17th, I had the pleasure of seeing a phenomenal show at the Warner (specifically the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre) in Torrington, CT, THE WEDDING SINGER, based on the 1998 movie that is set in 1985. The book for this stage adaptation of the film written by Chris Herlihy is written by Chad Beguelin and Chris Herlihy, with music by Matthew Sklar and lyrics by Chad Beguelin. Director and choreographer Travis Kendrick-Castanho combines his strong directing talents with those of the associate Emily Rafala and the musical director Nate McCuin to help bring out the best in this first-rate cast! Without exception, every lead and ensemble cast member absolutely excels in his or her role or roles!
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 3, 2026
Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway and WABC-TV Channel 7 Eyewitness News New York have launched a new initiative, “Magical Moments,' which offers select audience members the chance to visit backstage.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2026
Temple Theaters will stage THE PROM, the Drama Desk Award-winning musical, at Tomlinson Theater in Philadelphia, with performances in April directed by Temple Professor Peter Reynolds.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2026
SoL Summer Theatre will present The Prom as its 2026 Mainstage production, running July 16-26 at the Lon Winston Theatre in Carbondale, CO, directed by Luke Ryan with tickets on sale May 1st.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026
An additional and final week of performances has been added to the Australian premiere season of the Broadway smash hit THE PROM, now playing at Teatro at the Italian Forum in Leichhardt, Sydney
by Jade Kops - Mar 29, 2026
THE PROM, the hilarious new musical with a heartwarming outcome from Matthew Sklar (Music), Chad Beguelin (Lyrics and Book) and Bob Martin (Book), finally arrives in Australia, premiering at the new Teatro At The Italian Forum Theatre in Leichhardt.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2026
TEATRO will present the Australian premiere of THE PROM beginning in March 2026, and newly released video highlights offer a first look at the production in performance.
by Adela González Pérez - Mar 25, 2026
Desde su estreno en marzo de 2014, el musical de Disney se ha consolidado como un gigante de la escena neoyorquina.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2026
Aladdin is celebrating its 12th anniversary at the New Amsterdam Theatre on March 20th, 2026. As it plays performance 4,349 tonight, Aladdin has welcomed more than 7.2M guests to the New Amsterdam Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2026
Centenary Stage Company’s 2026 SUMMERFEST is set to take center stage in the Lackland Performing Arts Center with four productions running through the summer months.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2026
Michael James Scott, Aladdin’s longest-running Genie and an original cast member, will play his final performance Sunday, May 3. Learn more about Scott and Aladdin here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2026
Get ready to party like it's 1985 at the Warner Theatre in Torrington as Stage @ The Warner presents The Wedding Singer, a hilarious and heartwarming musical production that runs April 17th through 26th.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Feb 19, 2026
Each person/duo will be awarded a $20,000 unrestricted grant in addition to a $2,500 Saw Island Foundation Recording Grant to support the production of new demo recordings that better represent the artist’s vision.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026
The American Theatre Wing has revealed the recipients of the 2025 Jonathan Larson Grant, the annual prize awarded to exceptional emerging musical theatre composers, lyricists, and librettists, or writing teams.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026
The Educational Theatre Association have announced an expanded slate of student performance opportunities for ITF 2026, reinforcing the festival's growing role as a national celebration of what is happening in school theatre programs.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026
Aladdin has announced that Rodney Ingram will step into the title role beginning Tuesday, February 3. Ainsley Melham will play his final performance Sunday, February 1.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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).
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 .
Chad Beguelin has won the Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award (Richard Rodgers Award) and the Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist award.
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