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BIO

Kristen Anderson-Lopez (born March 21, 1972) is an American songwriter and lyricist known for co-writing the songs for the 2013 animated film Frozen with her husband Robert Lopez. Anderson-Lopez won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Let It Go" from Frozen and "Remember Me" from Coco (2017) at the 86th Academy Awards and 90th Academy Awards. She also won two Grammy Awards at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards.

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Book, Music, and Lyrics
Composer/Lyricist
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Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding New Score

Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Frozen

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Frozen

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Kristen Anderson-Lopez, In Transit

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Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez to Perform at Rare Disease Benefit Next Week

NF patients, leading philanthropists, pioneering researchers, top healthcare providers, civic leaders, and champion business partners will gather at Gotham Hall for the annual National Gala, featuring a performance by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez.
T.3 Releases New Holiday EP FALALA LONELY

T.3 has released their new holiday EP FaLaLaLonely in streaming and digital formats. A CD edition will be released in December. Learn more about T.3 and their album!
Exclusive: T.3's Holiday Track 'Little Saint Nick' From EP FALALALONELY

BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first listen to the track 'Little Saint Nick' from vocal trio T.3. Listen to the track now, and learn more about the EP out this week!
Photos: THE BOOK OF MORMON on Broadway's 5000th Performance

The Book of Mormon celebrated its 5,000th performance on Broadway on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 7:00 PM at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the moment! See photos here! 
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL Comes to The Eisemann Center in 2025

The Eisemann Center will present TheaterWorksUSA’s Dog Man: The Musical based on the popular book series by Dav Pilkey. Dog Man: The Musical will be presented in January 2025 in the Hill Performance Hall.
CAT KID COMIC CLUB: THE MUSICAL and EL OTRO OZ to Play Kirk Douglas Theatre

Center Theatre Group will present two TheaterWorksUSA's productions at the Kirk Douglas Theatre – Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical from November 22, 2024 to January 5, 2025 and the return of El Otro Oz, a bilingual musical inspired by The Wizard of Oz from March 29 to April 13, 2025.
Dramatists Guild Foundation Reveals 2024-2025 Fellows Class

Dramatists Guild Foundation has revealed the 2024-2025 class of Fellows. The program propels the most promising creative talents to their full potential to help shape the future of theater. Learn more about the Fellows.
Video: 'For The First Time in Forever' in Rehearsals for Olney Theatre's FROZEN

Watch a sneak peek behind the scenes as Anna (Alex De Bard) and Elsa (Gabriela Hernandez) get ready for the coronation ball in 'For The First Time in Forever' in rehearsals for Olney Theatre's production of Disney's FROZEN.
T.3 Returns With New Holiday EP 'FALALA LONELY' and National Tour

 T.3 – the dazzling vocal trio featuring Liam Fennecken, Jim Hogan and Brendan Jacob Smith – will release their new holiday EP 'FaLaLaLonely' on Friday, November 15, alongside a national tour.
Japanese Breakfast Performs 'The Ballad of the Witches' Road' (Pop Version)' From AGATHA ALL ALONG

Indie pop band Japanese Breakfast performs the hit song “The Ballad of the Witches’ Road” (Pop Version) written by Oscar®-winning songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez from Marvel Television’s “Agatha All Along.”
AGATHA ALL ALONG: VOL. 1 (Episodes 1-5) Original Soundtrack Available Now

Hollywood Records has released Marvel Television’s Agatha All Along: Vol. 1 (Episodes 1-5) Original Soundtrack that includes the fan favorite song 'The Ballad of the Witches' Road' written by Oscar®-winning songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez.
Disney's FROZEN JR. Announced At Musical Theatre of Anthem

Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) has announced their upcoming production of Disney's Frozen Jr.
Video: Aubrey Plaza Recalls Medical Scare When Living With Patti LuPone

Aubrey Plaza stopped by Late Night with Seth Meyers on Thursday to discuss some of her latest projects, including the Marvel series Agatha All Along. She appears alongside Patti LuPone in the show, and the duo famously lived together for a time during Plaza's run in an Off-Broadway play.
Disney's COCO Live-to-Film Concert Comes to the UNLV Performing Arts Center 

 On Nevada Day, Oct. 25, the UNLV Performing Arts Center (UNLV PAC) will present Disney•Pixar’s “Coco” in an exclusive family-friendly live-to-film concert at 8 p.m. in the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall.
LISTEN: Escucha la 'Balada de la Senda de las Brujas' de AGATHA ¿QUIEN SI NO?

El pasado 19 de septiembre se estrenaron los dos primeros capítulos de AGATHA ¿QUIÉN SI NO? la nueva serie del UCM que contendrá música original de Kristen Anderson-Lopez y Robert Lopez.
Pittsburgh CLO 2025 Summer Series Subscription On Sale Now

Pittsburgh CLO announced the 2025 Summer Series Subscription is now available, featuring shows like THE SOUND OF MUSIC, KINKY BOOTS, and WEST SIDE STORY. Secure your subscription for a season of unforgettable performances.
Olney Theatre Center to Present Regional Premiere of FROZEN

Olney Theatre Center is one of the handful of regional theatres chosen by Disney to create their own, original production of Frozen. The production will be directed by Alan Muraoka. Learn more about FROZEN.
How Often Do Broadway Writing Teams Share Credits?

This time, the reader question was: How often do Broadway writing teams share credits for both music and lyrics? 
Review Roundup: Kathryn Hahn Stars in Marvel's AGATHA ALL ALONG

Agatha is back! On Wednesday, September 18 the WandaVision spinoff Agatha All Along hit Disney+ with a two-episode premiere. The series sees Kathryn Hahn reprising her role as the titular witch. Find out what critics think here!
Jennifer Lee Returning to FROZEN 3 and 4

Lee has stepped down as Walt Disney Animation Studios Chief Creative to focus her attention to the franchise that she helped create. Lee will write and direct Frozen 3 as well as write Frozen 4 with Marc Smith.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Kristen Anderson-Lopez written?

Kristen Anderson-Lopez has written 3 shows including In Transit (Bookwriter), Up Here (Book, Music, and Lyrics), Frozen (Composer/Lyricist).

What awards has Kristen Anderson-Lopez been nominated for?

Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Frozen, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Frozen and Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for In Transit.

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