Alan Menken

Birth Place: USA

Latest News on Alan Menken:
Video: 'I Won't Say (I'm In Love)' from Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg (Feb 14, 2025)

Video: Meet BEAUTY AND THE BEAST National Tour Stars, Kyra Belle Johnson and Fergie L. Philippe (Feb 13, 2025)

THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME THE MUSICAL Will Make UK Premiere With Two Concert Performances (Feb 13, 2025)

BIO

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.

Photos

Nathan Lane, Tituss Burgess, Javier Bardem, Rachel Zegler, Vicky Jenson, Jenifer Lewi Photo

Nathan Lane, Tituss Burgess, Javier Bardem, Rachel Zegler, Vicky Jenson, Jenifer Lewis, Nicole Kidman, Olga Merediz, Alan Menken, and Glenn Slater

Date:

11/12/2024

From: Photos: Rachel Zegler, Alan Menken, & More Attend SPELLBOUND Premiere

David Ellison, John Lasseter, Nathan Lane, Tituss Burgess, Javier Bardem, Rachel Zegl Photo

David Ellison, John Lasseter, Nathan Lane, Tituss Burgess, Javier Bardem, Rachel Zegler, Vicky Jenson, Jenifer Lewis, Nicole Kidman, Olga Merediz, Alan Menken, Glenn Slater, Bela Bajaria, Dan Lin, and Dana Goldberg

Date:

11/12/2024

From: Photos: Rachel Zegler, Alan Menken, & More Attend SPELLBOUND Premiere

Date:

11/12/2024

From: Photos: Rachel Zegler, Alan Menken, & More Attend SPELLBOUND Premiere

Alan Menken, Lauren Spencer Smith, Rachel Zegler, and John Lasseter

Date:

11/12/2024

From: Photos: Rachel Zegler, Alan Menken, & More Attend SPELLBOUND Premiere

Alan Menken, Lauren Spencer Smith and Rachel Zegler

Date:

11/12/2024

From: Photos: Rachel Zegler, Alan Menken, & More Attend SPELLBOUND Premiere

Alan Menken, Jenifer Lewis, Nicole Kidman, Vicky Jenson, Tituss Burgess, Rachel Zegle Photo

Alan Menken, Jenifer Lewis, Nicole Kidman, Vicky Jenson, Tituss Burgess, Rachel Zegler, Javier Bardem, Nathan Lane, and Glenn Slater

Date:

11/12/2024

From: Photos: Rachel Zegler, Alan Menken, & More Attend SPELLBOUND Premiere

Alan Menken, Jenifer Lewis, Nicole Kidman, Vicky Jenson, Tituss Burgess, Rachel Zegler, Javier Bardem, Nathan Lane, and Glenn Slater

Date:

11/12/2024

From: Photos: Rachel Zegler, Alan Menken, & More Attend SPELLBOUND Premiere

Alan Menken and Glenn Slater

Date:

11/12/2024

From: Photos: Rachel Zegler, Alan Menken, & More Attend SPELLBOUND Premiere

Alan Menken

Date:

11/12/2024

From: Photos: Rachel Zegler, Alan Menken, & More Attend SPELLBOUND Premiere

Producer Kevin McCullom and Alan Menken

Date:

07/12/2024

From: Photos: Austin Butler, Kaia Gerber, LuPone, Broderick & More Attend OH, MARY! Opening Night

Alan Menken

Date:

07/12/2024

From: Photos: Austin Butler, Kaia Gerber, LuPone, Broderick & More Attend OH, MARY! Opening Night

Awkwafina and Alan Menken

Date:

10/16/2023

From: Photos: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Celebrates 1000 Performances

Bryce Pinkham, Alan Menken and Scarlett Strallen

Date:

10/16/2023

From: Photos: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Celebrates 1000 Performances

Alan Menken

Date:

10/16/2023

From: Photos: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Celebrates 1000 Performances

Alan Menken

Date:

10/16/2023

From: Photos: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Celebrates 1000 Performances

Jonah Hauer-King, Melissa McCarthy, Javier Bardem, Noma Dumezweni, Halle Bailey, Ron Photo

Jonah Hauer-King, Melissa McCarthy, Javier Bardem, Noma Dumezweni, Halle Bailey, Ron Marshall, Art Malik, Daveed Diggs, Jessica Alexander, Awkwafina, Simone Ahsley, Jacob Tremblay, Lorena Andrea, Sienna King, Alan Menken, Marc Platt and John DeLuca attend the World Premiere of Disney's "The Little Mermaid" at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Monday, May 8, 2023 (photo: Alex J. Berliner/ABImages)

Date:

05/09/2023

From: PHOTO FLASH: Premiere de LA SIRENITA en Los Ángeles

Javier Bardem, Daveed Diggs, Jonah Hauer-King, Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy, Awkwaf Photo

Javier Bardem, Daveed Diggs, Jonah Hauer-King, Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy, Awkwafina, Jacob Tremblay, Alan Menken attend the World Premiere of Disney's "The Little Mermaid" at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Monday, May 8, 2023 (photo: Alex J. Berliner/ABImages)

Date:

05/09/2023

From: PHOTO FLASH: Premiere de LA SIRENITA en Los Ángeles

Melissa McCarthy and Alan Menken attend the World Premiere of Disney's "The Little Mermaid" at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Monday, May 8, 2023 (photo: Alex J. Berliner/ABImages)

Date:

05/09/2023

From: PHOTO FLASH: Premiere de LA SIRENITA en Los Ángeles

Alan Menken and Marc Platt attend the World Premiere of Disney's "The Little Mermaid" at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Monday, May 8, 2023 (photo: Alex J. Berliner/ABImages)

Date:

05/09/2023

From: PHOTO FLASH: Premiere de LA SIRENITA en Los Ángeles

Alan Menken and Janis Roswick attend the World Premiere of Disney's "The Little Mermaid" at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Monday, May 8, 2023 (photo: Alex J. Berliner/ABImages)

Date:

05/09/2023

From: PHOTO FLASH: Premiere de LA SIRENITA en Los Ángeles

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: (L-R) Tom MacDougall, President, Walt Disney Music, Photo

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: (L-R) Tom MacDougall, President, Walt Disney Music, Alan Menken, Bob Iger, CEO, The Walt Disney Company and Alan Bergman, Co-Chairman, Disney Entertainment, attend the World Premiere of Disney's live-action feature "The Little Mermaid" at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California on May 08, 2023. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)

Date:

05/09/2023

From: PHOTO FLASH: Premiere de LA SIRENITA en Los Ángeles

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: (L-R) Jessica Alexander, Javier Bardem, Sienna King Photo

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: (L-R) Jessica Alexander, Javier Bardem, Sienna King, Daveed Diggs, Marc E. Platt, Jonah Hauer-King, Alan Menken, Halle Bailey, Rob Marshall, Melissa McCarthy, John DeLuca, Jacob Tremblay, Awkwafina, Art Malik, Simone Ashley and Lorena Andrea attend the World Premiere of Disney's live-action feature "The Little Mermaid" at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California on May 08, 2023. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)

Date:

05/09/2023

From: PHOTO FLASH: Premiere de LA SIRENITA en Los Ángeles

Date:

05/09/2023

From: PHOTO FLASH: Premiere de LA SIRENITA en Los Ángeles

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: (L-R) Javier Bardem, Daveed Diggs, Jonah Hauer-King Photo

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: (L-R) Javier Bardem, Daveed Diggs, Jonah Hauer-King, Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy, Awkwafina, Jacob Tremblay and Alan Menken attend the World Premiere of Disney's live-action feature "The Little Mermaid" at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California on May 08, 2023. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)

Date:

05/09/2023

From: PHOTO FLASH: Premiere de LA SIRENITA en Los Ángeles

Date:

05/09/2023

From: PHOTO FLASH: Premiere de LA SIRENITA en Los Ángeles

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: (L-R) Jonah Hauer-King, Melissa McCarthy, Javier Ba Photo

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: (L-R) Jonah Hauer-King, Melissa McCarthy, Javier Bardem, Noma Dumezweni, Halle Bailey, Rob Marshall, Art Malik, Daveed Diggs, Jessica Alexander, Awkwafina, Jacob Tremblay, Sienna King, Alan Menken, Marc Platt, and John DeLuca attend the World Premiere of Disney's live-action feature "The Little Mermaid" at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California on May 08, 2023. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)

Date:

05/09/2023

From: PHOTO FLASH: Premiere de LA SIRENITA en Los Ángeles

Alan Menken

Date:

04/29/2023

From: Photos: Stars Arrive on the Red Carpet at NEW YORK, NEW YORK! Opening Night!

H.E.R., Alan Menken, and Paige O'Hara

Date:

12/16/2022

From: Photos: Paige O'Hara, Alan Menken & More Appear in BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION

Alan Menken and Shania Twain honor Angela Lansbury

Date:

12/16/2022

From: Photos: Paige O'Hara, Alan Menken & More Appear in BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION

Alan Menken and Shania Twain

Date:

12/16/2022

From: Photos: Paige O'Hara, Alan Menken & More Appear in BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION

Alan Menken and Shania Twain

Date:

12/16/2022

From: Photos: Paige O'Hara, Alan Menken & More Appear in BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION

Alan Menken and Shania Twain

Date:

12/16/2022

From: Photos: Paige O'Hara, Alan Menken & More Appear in BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION

Alan Menken

Date:

11/17/2022

From: Photos: Idina Menzel, Amy Adams & the DISENCHANTED Cast Hit the Red Carpet at Hollywood Premiere

Alan Menken

Date:

11/17/2022

From: Photos: Idina Menzel, Amy Adams & the DISENCHANTED Cast Hit the Red Carpet at Hollywood Premiere

Alan Menken

Date:

07/11/2022

From: Photos: The Stars Arrive at Opening Night of INTO THE WOODS

Bill Lauch, Sarah Ashman Gillespie, Tom Kirdahy, Alan Menken, Hunter Arnold, Michael Photo

Bill Lauch, Sarah Ashman Gillespie, Tom Kirdahy, Alan Menken, Hunter Arnold, Michael Mayer and Robert Aherns

Date:

10/18/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Go Inside Opening Night of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS with Jonathan Groff, Tammy Blanchard, Christian Borle & More!

Glenn Slater, Chazz Palminteri, and Alan Menken

Date:

10/08/2019

From: Photo Coverage: A BRONX TALE National Tour Gets Ready to Hit the Road!

Alan Menken

Date:

10/08/2019

From: Photo Coverage: A BRONX TALE National Tour Gets Ready to Hit the Road!

Alan Menken

Date:

10/07/2019

From: Photo Coverage: CHASING RAINBOWS: THE ROAD TO OZ Celebrates Opening Night at Paper Mill Playhouse

Alan Menken and Nora Menken

Date:

10/07/2019

From: Photo Coverage: CHASING RAINBOWS: THE ROAD TO OZ Celebrates Opening Night at Paper Mill Playhouse

Norm Lewis, Megan Hilty, Patina Miller, Steven Reineke, Alan Menken

Date:

09/13/2019

From: Photo Flash: Megan Hilty, Norm Lewis, and More Celebrate Alan Menken and THE REACH

Alan Menken

Date:

09/13/2019

From: Photo Flash: Megan Hilty, Norm Lewis, and More Celebrate Alan Menken and THE REACH

Alan Menken

Date:

09/13/2019

From: Photo Flash: Megan Hilty, Norm Lewis, and More Celebrate Alan Menken and THE REACH

Bill Lauch, Alan Menken, Sarah Ashman Gillespie and Michael Mayer

Date:

09/03/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Cast of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Meets The Press

Alan Menken, Tammy Blanchard, Jonathan Groff and Christian Borle

Date:

09/03/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Cast of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Meets The Press

Alan Menken

Date:

09/03/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Cast of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Meets The Press

Justin Paul, Alan Menken and Benj Pasek

Date:

05/22/2019

From: Photo Flash: See Will Smith, Alan Menken, Darren Criss, and More at the ALADDIN Premiere

Justin Paul and Alan Menken

Date:

05/22/2019

From: Photo Flash: See Will Smith, Alan Menken, Darren Criss, and More at the ALADDIN Premiere

Nasim Pedrad, Marwan Kenzari, Naomi Scott, Mena Massoud, Director Guy Ritchie, Alan M Photo

Nasim Pedrad, Marwan Kenzari, Naomi Scott, Mena Massoud, Director Guy Ritchie, Alan Menken, Will Smith, Navid Negahban and Numan Acar

Date:

05/22/2019

From: Photo Flash: See Will Smith, Alan Menken, Darren Criss, and More at the ALADDIN Premiere

Alan Menken

Date:

05/29/2018

From: Photo Flash: Zooey Deschanel, Kelsey Grammer, Jane Krakowski, Taye Diggs, Rebel Wilson, Anthony Evans And More Sing BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at The Hollywood Bowl!

Productions

Beauty and the Beast

[US Tour, 2025]

Composer

Disney's Hercules

[West End, 2025]

Composer

Sister Act

[West End, 2024]

Music

Sister Act The Musical

[West End, 2022]

Music

Little Shop of Horrors

[Off-Broadway, 2021]

Music

A Bronx Tale

[US Tour, 2018] [Replacement]

Music[Replacement]

Beauty and the Beast

[Los Angeles, 2018]

Executive Producer

Disney's Beauty and the Beast

[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2015]

Music

Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame

[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2014]

Music

The Little Mermaid

[Broadway, 2008] [Replacement]

Composer[Replacement]

God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater

[Off-Off-Broadway, 1979]

Musical Director

Writing

Composer

Composer
Lyricist

Music

Composer

Composer

The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz

Composer

Ballad of Little Pinks

Composer

Beauty and the Beast

Composer

A Christmas Carol

Composer

Diamonds

Composer

God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater

Composer
Composer

Composer

Composer

Composer

Composer
Composer

Little Shop of Horrors

Composer
Composer

Patch, Patch, Patch

Lyricist
Composer
Conceiver

Composer
Composer

Composer/Lyricist

Composer

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

Videos

Video: Alan Menken Breaks Down SPELLBOUND Opening Number

by Josh Sharpe - 2024-11-27 15:02:25

Video: Rachel Zegler Performs 'My Parents Are Monsters' from SPELLBOUND

by Josh Sharpe - 2024-11-25 17:00:05

Video: The Cast of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID at the Ordway Share Their Favorite Mom Video

Video: The Cast of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID at the Ordway Share Their Favorite Moments

by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-11-23 15:44:28

Video: Rachel Zegler Recorded SPELLBOUND Songs Before Being Offered the Part

by Josh Sharpe - 2024-11-21 12:00:20

Video: Alan Menken and Glenn Slater Share What Makes SPELLBOUND Unique

by Josh Sharpe - 2024-11-22 10:00:20

Video: Tituss Burgess and Nathan Lane Share SPELLBOUND Secrets

by Josh Sharpe - 2024-11-23 08:00:20

Video: HERCULES UK Star Luke Brady Sings 'Go the Distance'

by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-11-07 07:13:36

Video: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Theatre Under the Stars Houston

by Joshua Wright - 2024-10-25 17:12:16

Video: Original NEWSIES Cast Members Team With SUFFS & More For Broadway Votes Music Video

by Michael Major - 2024-10-15 12:13:54

Video: Watch a Preview of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at South Coast Repertory

by Michael Major - 2024-10-03 21:42:01

Video: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Takes Over Times Square

by Joey Mervis - 2024-09-24 14:57:19

Video: 'Grow For Me' In Rehearsals For South Coast Rep's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

by Joshua Wright - 2024-09-18 17:09:16

Video: Latrice Royale, Etai Benson, Talia Suskauer in Ogunquit Playhouse's LITTLE SHO Video

Video: Latrice Royale, Etai Benson, Talia Suskauer in Ogunquit Playhouse's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

by Joshua Wright - 2024-09-03 12:16:11

Video: West End HERCULES Cast Sings 'Zero To Hero' at D23

by Nicole Rosky - 2024-08-29 09:43:41

Video: Etai Benson, Latrice Royale & Talia Suskauer in Rehearsals for LITTLE SHOP OF Video

Video: Etai Benson, Latrice Royale & Talia Suskauer in Rehearsals for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

by Joshua Wright - 2024-08-13 12:21:18

Video: HERCULES West End Cast Performs at D23

by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-08-10 12:35:02

Video: T. Mychael Rambo Performs as Audrey II in Guthrie Theater's LITTLE SHOP OF HOR Video

Video: T. Mychael Rambo Performs as Audrey II in Guthrie Theater's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

by Joshua Wright - 2024-07-29 16:19:48

Video: Meet The Monster Puppets of Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg

by Joshua Wright - 2024-07-12 10:34:52

Video: First Look At Will Roland & China Brickey in The Guthrie's LITTLE SHOP OF HORR Video

Video: First Look At Will Roland & China Brickey in The Guthrie's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

by Joshua Wright - 2024-07-09 14:28:40

Video: Behind the Scenes at DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID at The Muny

by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-07-06 16:11:51

News

Video: 'I Won't Say (I'm In Love)' from Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg Photo

Video: 'I Won't Say (I'm In Love)' from Disney's HERCULES in Hamburg
by Joshua Wright - Feb 14, 2025

Get a first listen to 'I Won't Say (I'm In Love) from the Hamburg Production of Disney's Hercules in this all-new video.

Video: Meet BEAUTY AND THE BEAST National Tour Stars, Kyra Belle Johnson and Fergie L Photo

Video: Meet BEAUTY AND THE BEAST National Tour Stars, Kyra Belle Johnson and Fergie L. Philippe
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2025

The tale as old as time is hitting the road and bringing some new stars along with it! Kyra Belle Johnson will play Belle and Fergie L. Philippe will play the Beast in the eagerly-anticipated tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Meet the stars in a new video giving fans a behind the scenes look at the tour.

THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME THE MUSICAL Will Make UK Premiere With Two Concert Perfor Photo

THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME THE MUSICAL Will Make UK Premiere With Two Concert Performances
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2025

The musical stage adaptation of the beloved Disney classic The Hunchback of Notre Dame will have its UK professional premiere with two concert performances at the Prince Edward Theatre.

ADVICE World Premiere and More Set for Florida Rep 2025-2026 Theatre Season Photo

ADVICE World Premiere and More Set for Florida Rep 2025-2026 Theatre Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2025

Florida Repertory Theatre has reveaaled its 28th season in the Historic Arcade and ArtStage Studio Theatres which open to previews on September 30, 2025. See the lineup of performances and learn how to purchase tickets.

THE LAST FIVE YEARS, GUYS & DOLLS, and More Set For Mac-Haydn Theatre's Summer 2025 S Photo

THE LAST FIVE YEARS, GUYS & DOLLS, and More Set For Mac-Haydn Theatre's Summer 2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2025

The Mac-Haydn Theatre has announced its 2025 season lineup. The 56th summer season will include six main stage musicals as well as two limited performance shows, including Guys and Dolls, Annie, A Bronx Tale, The Last Five Years, and more.

Feature: Upcoming Indonesia Shows - February and March 2025 Photo

Feature: Upcoming Indonesia Shows - February and March 2025
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Feb 12, 2025

From originals to licensed musicals, check out the shows opening in February and March 2025.

THE GREAT GATSBY and More Set for Broadway at the Hobby Center 2025-2026 Season Photo

THE GREAT GATSBY and More Set for Broadway at the Hobby Center 2025-2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2025

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts has revealed the 2025-2026 Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center Season featuring six Houston premieres and the return of audience favorites. Learn more!

Theatre Now to Host Master Class with Mindi Dickstein Photo

Theatre Now to Host Master Class with Mindi Dickstein
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2025

Theatre Now will host a Master Class with Jonathon Larson Award-winning writer Mindi Dickstein. The evening will include songs by Theatre Now Musical Writers Lab members Jonathan Keebler & Bob Kelly, plus more.

Video: Sherie Rene Scott Belts Out 'My Strongest Suit' During Birthday Party Photo

Video: Sherie Rene Scott Belts Out 'My Strongest Suit' During Birthday Party
by Michael Major - Feb 10, 2025

Sherie Rene Scott reprised one of her iconic roles during her Little Shop of Horrors birthday party. Watch a video of her singing 'My Strongest Suit' from Aida during for the cast of the hit Off-Broadway revival as they celebrated her big day.

An In-Depth History of the Orpheum Theatre Photo

An In-Depth History of the Orpheum Theatre
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 9, 2025

Some of the shows that the Orpheum has been best known for are Stomp, which ran there for an astounding 29 years, from 1994 to 2023, and the original production of Little Shop of Horrors which spent over five years at the theater from 1982 to 1987.

20 Unique Audition Songs for Kids
by Sarah Lasko - Feb 6, 2025

Looking for unique audition songs for kids? Explore our expert list of 20 songs that offer young performers a chance to shine with less common selections in musical theatre. From simple melodies to challenging pieces, find options suitable for different voice types and ages.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC, THE NOTEBOOK & More Set for Broadway San Diego 48th Season Photo

THE SOUND OF MUSIC, THE NOTEBOOK & More Set for Broadway San Diego 48th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2025

Broadway San Diego has revealed its 48th Season. This season brings a lineup of Award-winning productions, cherished classics, and exciting new musicals to the West Coast. Learn more!

Cast Set for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS At PlayMakers Repertory Company Photo

Cast Set for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS At PlayMakers Repertory Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2025

PlayMakers Repertory Company has revealed the cast for its upcoming production of Little Shop of Horrors, bringing a fresh and dynamic ensemble to the beloved cult-classic musical comedy. Learn more about the production!

Photos: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR. at Bexley Middle School Photo

Photos: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR. at Bexley Middle School
by Jerri Shafer - Feb 1, 2025

Based on the original Broadway production that ran for over thirteen years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, and the Academy Award-winning motion picture, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. is a fantastic adaptation of the story of transformation and tolerance. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. features some of the most popular songs ever written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Comes to Theatre Tallahassee in March Photo

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Comes to Theatre Tallahassee in March
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025

Little Shop of Horrors is coming to Theatre Tallahassee in March. The musical features book and lyrics by Howard Ashman and music by Alan Menken, based on the film by Roger Corman, and screenplay by Charles Griffith.

Elizabeth Gillies & Milo Manheim to Star in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Beginning in Febru Photo

Elizabeth Gillies & Milo Manheim to Star in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Beginning in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025

Little Shop of Horrors – currently in its sixth year at the Westside Theatre in NYC – will welcome two new stars as Audrey and Seymour in February of 2025 - Elizabeth Gillies and Milo Manheim. Learn more about the cast and see how to purchase tickets.

WICKED, THE GREAT GATSBY & More Set for Broadway Dallas 2025/2026 Broadway Series Photo

WICKED, THE GREAT GATSBY & More Set for Broadway Dallas 2025/2026 Broadway Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2025

Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America revealed the full lineup of Broadway shows coming to Dallas in the 2025/2026 Broadway Series. See the full lineup including Wicked and more.

Full Cast Set For Disney's HERCULES at Theatre Royal Drury Lane Photo

Full Cast Set For Disney's HERCULES at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2025

Disney Theatrical Group has announced the full casting for Hercules which opens at Theatre Royal Drury Lane this June. Learn more about the production and cast here!

Ford's Theatre Announces Cast and Creatives of SISTER ACT Photo

Ford's Theatre Announces Cast and Creatives of SISTER ACT
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2025

Ford's Theatre Director Paul R. Tetreault has announced the cast and creative team of the production of Sister Act. Nia Savoy-Dock returns to Ford's to take on the role of the indelible Deloris Van Cartier.

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Licensing Available to High Schools Through Broadway Licensing Photo

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Licensing Available to High Schools Through Broadway Licensing
by Michael Major - Jan 23, 2025

Water for Elephants is now available for licensing exclusively to high schools. This exciting opportunity allows high schools to stage the show beginning in early fall 2025, alongside the launch of the musical’s First National Tour.

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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?

Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Bronx Tale, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Aladdin, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Aladdin, Best Score (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Newsies, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Newsies The Musical , Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Leap of Faith , Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre (Drama League Awards), Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Newsies the Musical, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Sister Act, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Sister Act, Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for Sister Act, Best Musical Revival (Olivier Awards) for Little Shop Of Horrors, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Little Mermaid, The American Express Award for Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for Beauty And The Beast, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Beauty and the Beast, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Beauty and the Beast, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Little Shop of Horrors, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Little Shop of Horrors, Musical of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Little Shop Of Horrors and Best Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Little Shop of Horrors.

What awards has Alan Menken won?

Best Score (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Newsies; Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Newsies The Musical; Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre (Drama League Awards); Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Newsies The Musical; The American Express Award for Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for Beauty and the Beast; Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Little Shop of Horrors; and Best Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Little Shop of Horrors.

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