Chad Beguelin
Latest News on Chad Beguelin:
Video: ELF THE MUSICAL at Broadway at Music Circus (Dec 8, 2024)
Video: ELF THE MUSICAL Cast Performs Musical Medley on THE VIEW (Dec 5, 2024)
ELF THE MUSICAL Cast to Perform on THE VIEW Tomorrow (Dec 4, 2024)
Video: ELF THE MUSICAL at Broadway at Music Circus (Dec 8, 2024)
Video: ELF THE MUSICAL Cast Performs Musical Medley on THE VIEW (Dec 5, 2024)
ELF THE MUSICAL Cast to Perform on THE VIEW Tomorrow (Dec 4, 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!
Productions
Writing
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Playwright
Book
Book and Lyrics
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Bookwriter/Lyricist
Bookwriter
Lyricist
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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
Chad Beguelin, Aladdin
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
Chad Beguelin, The Wedding Singer
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
News
Video: ELF THE MUSICAL at Broadway at Music Circus
Watch highlights from the production of Elf the Musical at Broadway at Music Circus, starring Aaron Kaurick as Buddy the Elf, and more, in the video here!
Watch highlights from the production of Elf the Musical at Broadway at Music Circus, starring Aaron Kaurick as Buddy the Elf, and more, in the video here!
Video: ELF THE MUSICAL Cast Performs Musical Medley on THE VIEW
Get in the holiday spirit with a performance from Elf the Musical! Grey Henson, Ashley Brown, Kayla Davion, and Kai Edgar joined The View on Thursday to perform a medley from the show, which is now running on Broadway.
Get in the holiday spirit with a performance from Elf the Musical! Grey Henson, Ashley Brown, Kayla Davion, and Kai Edgar joined The View on Thursday to perform a medley from the show, which is now running on Broadway.
ELF THE MUSICAL Cast to Perform on THE VIEW Tomorrow
The cast of Broadway's Elf will appear on The View tomorrow, December 5 to perform from the holiday musical, currently playing a limited engagement at the Marquis Theatre.
The cast of Broadway's Elf will appear on The View tomorrow, December 5 to perform from the holiday musical, currently playing a limited engagement at the Marquis Theatre.
Video: ELF THE MUSICAL At Walnut Street Theatre
Walnut Street Theatre (WST) continues their 216th Season with the charming story of Buddy the Elf. Travel with Buddy from the North Pole all the way to New York City in ELF The Broadway Musical. The show opens on November 27, and runs through December 29. Check out video highlights of the production.
Walnut Street Theatre (WST) continues their 216th Season with the charming story of Buddy the Elf. Travel with Buddy from the North Pole all the way to New York City in ELF The Broadway Musical. The show opens on November 27, and runs through December 29. Check out video highlights of the production.
ELF JR to be Presented at Greasepaint Theatre This Holiday Season
Greasepaint Theatre will present the family favorite, ELF JR in December. Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole.
Greasepaint Theatre will present the family favorite, ELF JR in December. Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole.
Photos: ELF THE MUSICAL 2024 National Tour First Look
You can now get a first look at photos of the 2024 National Tour of ELF THE MUSICAL. The National Tour officially launched on November 2nd and will continue to spread holiday cheer. See the photos here!
You can now get a first look at photos of the 2024 National Tour of ELF THE MUSICAL. The National Tour officially launched on November 2nd and will continue to spread holiday cheer. See the photos here!
Christmas Films Adapted For the Stage
Whether you're into a more serious story like It's a Wonderful Life or A Christmas Carol, or something more silly and fun like Elf or How the Grinch Stole Christmas, there is a Christmas movie-turned-musical for everyone who celebrates!
Whether you're into a more serious story like It's a Wonderful Life or A Christmas Carol, or something more silly and fun like Elf or How the Grinch Stole Christmas, there is a Christmas movie-turned-musical for everyone who celebrates!
Photos: ELF Cast Takes Opening Night Bows on Broadway
Elf the Musical officially opened on Broadway last night, November 17. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
Elf the Musical officially opened on Broadway last night, November 17. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
Review Roundup: ELF THE MUSICAL Opens on Broadway
Elf the Musical, directed by Philip Wm. McKinley and choreographed by Liam Steel, with book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin and songs by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin opened on Broadway tonight. See what the critics had to say here!
Elf the Musical, directed by Philip Wm. McKinley and choreographed by Liam Steel, with book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin and songs by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin opened on Broadway tonight. See what the critics had to say here!
Photos: Grey Henson, Sean Astin, & More in ELF THE MUSICAL on Broadway
Grey Henson, Sean Astin, & more star in Elf the Musical, opening at the Marquis Theatre tonight. The limited engagement marks the first time the show has been on Broadway in over a decade. Check out production photos here!
Grey Henson, Sean Astin, & more star in Elf the Musical, opening at the Marquis Theatre tonight. The limited engagement marks the first time the show has been on Broadway in over a decade. Check out production photos here!
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
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.
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.
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 (Richard Rodgers Award) and was recognized as the Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist.
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