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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.

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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 Grand Prairie Arts Council To Present Disney's NEWSIES Photo
The Grand Prairie Arts Council To Present Disney's NEWSIES

The Grand Prairie Arts Council will present Disney's Newsies, based on the Disney film written by Bob Tzudiker and Noni White, with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman, and book by Harvey Fierstein.
Video: Rachel Zegler Performs 'My Parents Are Monsters' from SPELLBOUND Photo
Video: Rachel Zegler Performs 'My Parents Are Monsters' from SPELLBOUND

Spellbound is now streaming on Netflix, and the streamer has released a video of Rachel Zegler singing the opening number of the film, 'My Parents Our Monsters.' The split-screen video shows Zegler performing the song in the recording booth alongside the finished animation. Watch it now!
Review: Arts in Motion's Production of DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the IPAC Photo
Review: Arts in Motion's Production of DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the IPAC

A young cast brings Disney's most iconic musical to life, led by two scene-stealers: Larkin Mainwaring as Madame de la Grande Bouche and (especially) Ruby Ricardo as a boisterous LeFou.
Video: The Cast of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID at the Ordway Share Their Favorite Mom Photo
Video: The Cast of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID at the Ordway Share Their Favorite Moments

Next month, the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts will present Disney's The Little Mermaid. The musical. Watch the cast share their favorite moments in the musical in the video here!
Feature: Universal Studios Japan’s NO LIMIT! Christmas: A Winter Celebration Like N Photo
Feature: Universal Studios Japan’s NO LIMIT! Christmas: A Winter Celebration Like No Other

Universal Studios Japan’s NO LIMIT! Christmas kicked off on November 20, offering a spectacular array of exclusive winter experiences. Highlights include the final display of the over-30-meter-tall tree, an enhanced live show, a newly introduced photo opportunity, and the long-awaited return of the castle show after five years. Don’t miss the limited-time Christmas menu items like the NO LIMIT! Christmas Market.
Review: TICK, TICK…BOOM! With a Special Comment from Richard (Ae! group) aka Michae Photo
Review: TICK, TICK…BOOM! With a Special Comment from Richard (Ae! group) aka Michael

​​​​​​​tick, tick…BOOM!: Premiering Off-Broadway in 2001, this production has been performed worldwide in countries such as Japan, the United Kingdom, and Canada. In 2021, it was adapted into a film, earning two Academy Award nominations. The legendary musical composer Jonathan Larson, who created the masterpiece “RENT” but passed away unexpectedly just before its opening night, based this work on his own life. This musical captures Larson’s unyielding passion for his dreams despite outside skepticism, his anxieties about the future, and his inner struggles, all woven together with remarkable music.
Tuacahn To Present A Musical Version of A CHRISTMAS CAROL Photo
Tuacahn To Present A Musical Version of A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Tuacahn will present a musical version of the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol.
Video: SPELLBOUND Featurette Showcases Magical Score Photo
Video: SPELLBOUND Featurette Showcases Magical Score

Spellbound, the new animated musical from Alan Menken and Glenn Slater, is out now on Netflix. A new video has been released alongside the film, which highlights the magical score and features new interviews with Menken, Slater and the cast. Watch it now!
Exclusive: How John Lithgow's SPELLBOUND Role Expanded With a Showstopping Musical Nu Photo
Exclusive: How John Lithgow's SPELLBOUND Role Expanded With a Showstopping Musical Number

BroadwayWorld sat down with John Lithgow to discuss voicing the character of Minister Bolinar in Spellbound, how his role in the film grew over time, and why children are the best audience members.
Video: Rachel Zegler Discusses Latest Projects, Reunion with Rita Moreno Photo
Video: Rachel Zegler Discusses Latest Projects, Reunion with Rita Moreno

Rachel Zegler is booked and busy. The Romeo + Juliet star visited Late Night with Seth Meyers on Thursday to discuss her many current and upcoming projects, which include the animated musical Spellbound, the disaster comedy Y2K, and more. Watch the interview here!
Alan Menken's SPELLBOUND Soundtrack Debuts with Rachel Zegler, Nathan Lane, & More Photo
Alan Menken's SPELLBOUND Soundtrack Debuts with Rachel Zegler, Nathan Lane, & More

A new Alan Menken animated musical has hit Netflix and, with it comes a soundtrack album featuring vocals from Rachel Zegler, Nathan Lane, Tituss Burgess, Jenifer Lewis, John Lithgow, and more. Listen to the new songs here!
Review Roundup: Rachel Zegler-Led Musical Film SPELLBOUND Photo
Review Roundup: Rachel Zegler-Led Musical Film SPELLBOUND

The new animated musical film Spellbound is out now on Netflix, featuring Rachel Zegler, Nicole Kidman, Nathan Lane, Tituss Burgess, Olga Merediz, and Javier Bardem. Read the reviews for Spellbound here!
Hoy se estrena HECHIZADOS con la voz de Rachel Zegler en Netflix Photo
Hoy se estrena HECHIZADOS con la voz de Rachel Zegler en Netflix

Ya disponible en Netflix la nueva película musical animada HECHIZADOS, con canciones originales de Alan Menken y protagonizada en su versión original por Rachel Zegler.
Video: Rachel Zegler Recorded SPELLBOUND Songs Before Being Offered the Part Photo
Video: Rachel Zegler Recorded SPELLBOUND Songs Before Being Offered the Part

BroadwayWorld sat down with Rachel Zegler and Jenifer Lewis to discuss the animated musical Spellbound, Zegler's involvement in the film, and how to navigate life in a dark world. Watch the exclusive interview now!
Video: Alan Menken and Glenn Slater Share What Makes SPELLBOUND Unique Photo
Video: Alan Menken and Glenn Slater Share What Makes SPELLBOUND Unique

BroadwayWorld sat down with Alan Menken and Glenn Slater to discuss their new animated musical Spellbound and what makes it different from previous projects from the composer and lyricist team. Watch the exclusive interview here!
25 Great Audition Songs for Sopranos Photo
25 Great Audition Songs for Sopranos

Let us help you find some fresh audition material. These 25 soprano audition songs are a combination of greats and lesser knowns, so you can choose material that you love and knock that audition out of the park. Check out what made the list!
Video: Netflix Shares Sneak Peek of SPELLBOUND Opening Number Photo
Video: Netflix Shares Sneak Peek of SPELLBOUND Opening Number

With only two days until Spellbound hits Netflix, the streamer has released a sneak peek clip from the opening number of the film, 'My Parents Our Monsters.' Watch the clip now!
Society Of Composers & Lyricists To Present Awards To Giorgio Moroder, Benj Pasek & Photo
Society Of Composers & Lyricists To Present Awards To Giorgio Moroder, Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, and More

The Society of Composers & Lyricists announced Giorgio Moroder will receive the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award. Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and Jeff Beal to receive SCL Ambassador Awards.
Bergen County Players Presents THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL Photo
Bergen County Players Presents THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL

Bergen County Players has announced the opening of THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL on December 7.
Video: Tituss Burgess and Nathan Lane Share SPELLBOUND Secrets Photo
Video: Tituss Burgess and Nathan Lane Share SPELLBOUND Secrets

BroadwayWorld sat down with Tituss Burgess and Nathan Lane to discuss Netflix's new animated musical Spellbound, their dynamic in the film, and more. Watch the exclusive interview now!
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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?

Alan Menken has won several prestigious awards, including Best Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Newsies. He received Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for Newsies The Musical and was honored with distinguished achievement in musical theatre at the Drama League Awards. Additionally, he won Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for Newsies The Musical. Menken also received The American Express Award for Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards for Beauty And The Beast. His work on Little Shop of Horrors earned him Best Musical from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, as well as Best Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.

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