Chad Beguelin
Latest News on Chad Beguelin:
SUFFS Tour and More Set for 5th Avenue Theatre Company and STG 2025/26 Season (Mar 28, 2025)
Stages Theatre Company Announces 2025-2026 Season (Mar 27, 2025)
ALADDIN Celebrates 11th Anniversary On Broadway Today (Mar 20, 2025)
SUFFS Tour and More Set for 5th Avenue Theatre Company and STG 2025/26 Season (Mar 28, 2025)
Stages Theatre Company Announces 2025-2026 Season (Mar 27, 2025)
ALADDIN Celebrates 11th Anniversary On Broadway Today (Mar 20, 2025)
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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Book and Lyrics
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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
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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
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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: 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
VIDEO: James Corden Reconnects With THE PROM Co-Stars Nicole Kidman & Kerry Washington
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-12-17 09:41:27
VIDEO: Keegan-Michael Key Says He Wooed Meryl Streep on the Set of THE PROM
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-12-16 09:58:36
VIDEO: Costumes & Sets Take Center Stage in This Featurette From Behind-the-Scenes of THE PROM!
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-12-15 11:26:47
VIDEO: Kerry Washington Talks About Playing the Villain in THE PROM on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-12-11 14:26:39
VIDEO: Watch the Full Performance of 'You Happened' From THE PROM on Netflix
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-12-11 12:51:51
VIDEO: Andrew Rannells & James Corden Talk About Their THE PROM Co-Stars on THE LATE LATE SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-12-11 09:55:59
VIDEO: James Corden Talks THE PROM, a 'Butthole Cut' of CATS on THE LATE SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-12-11 09:51:43
VIDEO: Quentin Garzon and Alyssa Fox Perform 'A Christmas Song' From ELF THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - 2020-12-11 08:07:00
News
SUFFS Tour and More Set for 5th Avenue Theatre Company and STG 2025/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2025
The 5th Avenue Theatre Company and Seattle Theatre Group are launching a new strategic alliance that will strengthen and preserve the musical company’s role in staging award-winning locally produced live theater. Learn more about the 25/26 season!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2025
The 5th Avenue Theatre Company and Seattle Theatre Group are launching a new strategic alliance that will strengthen and preserve the musical company’s role in staging award-winning locally produced live theater. Learn more about the 25/26 season!
Stages Theatre Company Announces 2025-2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2025
Stages Theatre Company has announced their 2025-2026 season. 'A Season That Brings Us Together' features a diverse blend of plays, musicals, and world premieres, each highlighting the importance of friendships and being brave, as well as the joy found in connecting and supporting each other and the community.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2025
Stages Theatre Company has announced their 2025-2026 season. 'A Season That Brings Us Together' features a diverse blend of plays, musicals, and world premieres, each highlighting the importance of friendships and being brave, as well as the joy found in connecting and supporting each other and the community.
ALADDIN Celebrates 11th Anniversary On Broadway Today
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2025
Aladdin celebrates its 11th anniversary at the New Amsterdam Theatre today, March 20th, 2025! As it plays performance 3,932 tonight, Aladdin has welcomed more than 6.5M guests to the New Amsterdam Theatre and ranks #15 on the list of all-time Broadway long runs.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2025
Aladdin celebrates its 11th anniversary at the New Amsterdam Theatre today, March 20th, 2025! As it plays performance 3,932 tonight, Aladdin has welcomed more than 6.5M guests to the New Amsterdam Theatre and ranks #15 on the list of all-time Broadway long runs.
Music On Stage Brings THE WEDDING SINGER to Cutting Hall
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2025
Join in for this nostalgic, campy romp down memory lane, even if you weren't alive in the eighties to remember it! 'The Wedding Singer' runs this May at Cutting Hall.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2025
Join in for this nostalgic, campy romp down memory lane, even if you weren't alive in the eighties to remember it! 'The Wedding Singer' runs this May at Cutting Hall.
THE PROM Will Open at Four County Players in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025
As the next production of their 52nd Season in Barboursville, Four County Players will present THE PROM, opening in March on the Mainstage. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025
As the next production of their 52nd Season in Barboursville, Four County Players will present THE PROM, opening in March on the Mainstage. Learn more here!
Joriah Kwamé and More Named as 2024 Jonathan Larson Grant Recipients
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2025
The American Theatre Wing has revealed the recipients of the 2024 Jonathan Larson Grant, the annual prize awarded to exceptional emerging musical theatre composers, lyricists, and librettists, or writing teams. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2025
The American Theatre Wing has revealed the recipients of the 2024 Jonathan Larson Grant, the annual prize awarded to exceptional emerging musical theatre composers, lyricists, and librettists, or writing teams. Learn more!
THE PROM to be Presented at Pacifica Spindrift Players in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2025
THE PROM will be presented at Pacifica Spindrift Players in February. The Prom is a joyful, high-energy musical about a group of Broadway has-beens who are on a mission to help a small-town teen bring her girlfriend to prom. Learn more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2025
THE PROM will be presented at Pacifica Spindrift Players in February. The Prom is a joyful, high-energy musical about a group of Broadway has-beens who are on a mission to help a small-town teen bring her girlfriend to prom. Learn more.
SHE LOVES ME, ELF & More Set for Bucks County Playhouse 2025 Mainstage Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025
Bucks County Playhouse has revealed plans for its 2025 season, which includes six productions, and features the expansion of its mainstage programming. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025
Bucks County Playhouse has revealed plans for its 2025 season, which includes six productions, and features the expansion of its mainstage programming. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
3 Broadway Shows Close This Weekend
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 4, 2025
Broadway says goodbye to three productions. Suffs takes its final bow at the Music Box Theatre following 24 previews and 301 regular performances; Back to the Future will conclude its run at the Winter Garden Theatre following 35 previews and 597 regular performances; and Elf ends its limited engagement at the Marquis Theatre after 8 previews and 57 regular performances.
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 4, 2025
Broadway says goodbye to three productions. Suffs takes its final bow at the Music Box Theatre following 24 previews and 301 regular performances; Back to the Future will conclude its run at the Winter Garden Theatre following 35 previews and 597 regular performances; and Elf ends its limited engagement at the Marquis Theatre after 8 previews and 57 regular performances.
Broadway Buying Guide: December 30, 2024- It's GYPSY's Turn on Top
by Team BWW - Dec 30, 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, December 30, 2024.
by Team BWW - Dec 30, 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, December 30, 2024.
Broadway Buying Guide: December 23, 2024- HAMILTON Is Back on Top
by Team BWW - Dec 23, 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, December 23, 2024.
by Team BWW - Dec 23, 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, December 23, 2024.
REVIEW: Ready For Christmas, ELF: THE MUSICAL Is A Whimsical Seasonal Treat For The Whole Family
by Jade Kops - Dec 22, 2024
ELF: THE MUSICAL brings David Berenbaum’s(writer) 2003 comedy film to the musical theatre stage to the delight of families looking for some festive magic.
by Jade Kops - Dec 22, 2024
ELF: THE MUSICAL brings David Berenbaum’s(writer) 2003 comedy film to the musical theatre stage to the delight of families looking for some festive magic.
Video: ELF THE MUSICAL at Broadway at Music Circus
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 8, 2024
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!
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 8, 2024
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
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 5, 2024
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.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 5, 2024
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
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 4, 2024
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.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 4, 2024
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.
Christmas Films Adapted For the Stage
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2024
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!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2024
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!
Video: ELF THE MUSICAL At Walnut Street Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2024
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.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2024
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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 26, 2024
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.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 26, 2024
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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2024
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!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2024
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!
Photos: ELF Cast Takes Opening Night Bows on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 18, 2024
Elf the Musical officially opened on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 18, 2024
Elf the Musical officially opened on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
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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