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BIO

Broadway: Disney's The Little Mermaid (2008 Tony Award Nomination - Best Score, Grammy Nomination - Best Cast Album). West End: Sister Act the Musical (2009), Andrew Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies (2010, Olivier Nomination - Best Musical). Regional: Leap of Faith (Ahmanson Theatre, Los Angeles, 2010). Off-Broadway: Newyorkers (Manhattan Theatre Club, 2001, Lucille Lortel, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle nominations). Film: Disney's Home On The Range (2004), Disney's Tangled (2010, Oscar and Golden Globe Nominations - Best Song).

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Productions

Clueless the MusicalClueless the Musical
 
[West End, 2025]
Lyricist
Sister ActSister Act
 
[West End, 2024]
Lyricist
Sister Act The MusicalSister Act The Musical
 
[West End, 2022]
Lyricist
A Bronx TaleA Bronx Tale
 
[US Tour, 2018] [Replacement]
Lyrics[Replacement]

Writing

Newyorkers
Lyricist
That's Life!
Lyricist
Love Never Dies
Lyricist
Bookwriter
Leap of Faith
Lyricist
Bookwriter
The Little Mermaid
Lyricist
Lyricist
Sister Act
Lyricist

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway)

Glenn SlaterA Bronx Tale

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Lyrics

Glenn Slater, School of Rock

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Glenn Slater, School of Rock-The Musical

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Lyrics

Glenn Slater, Sister Act

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Glenn Slater, Sister Act

Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Glenn Slater, The Little Mermaid


winner
- 1996 - Most promising musical theatre lyricist

Glenn Slater

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HELLO, DOLLY! And More Set for Cortland Repertory Theatre 54th Summer Season Photo
HELLO, DOLLY! And More Set for Cortland Repertory Theatre 54th Summer Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2025

Cortland Repertory Theatre has unveiled its 54th annual summer season, running June 4 – August 15 at the Little York Pavilion in Preble, NY. The lineup features five productions, four of which are CRT premiers.
Review: Censtacom’s Sister Act is Godly, Groovy, and Glorious Photo
Review: Censtacom’s Sister Act is Godly, Groovy, and Glorious
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Apr 10, 2025

What did our critic think of SISTER ACT at Center Stage Community? On March 14 and 15, Center Stage Community (Censtacom) staged their latest production, Sister Act, at Graha Bhakti Budaya in Jakarta.
CLUELESS THE MUSICAL Extends; Watch a New Trailer Photo
CLUELESS THE MUSICAL Extends; Watch a New Trailer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2025

Following its opening last month, CLUELESS, The Musical has extended its West End run to meet ticket demand. CLUELESS, The Musical will now continue performances at London’s Trafalgar Theatre until 28 March 2026.
Jack Black Wants to Star in a Movie Musical Photo
Jack Black Wants to Star in a Movie Musical
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 4, 2025

On the campaign trail for the new Minecraft film, Jack Black shared that one of his career bucket list items is to star in a movie musical. Though the actor has lent his voice to songs for his band, he has yet to sing onscreen in a musical setting.
TANGLED Live-Action Remake Halts Development at Disney Photo
TANGLED Live-Action Remake Halts Development at Disney
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 3, 2025

A live-action reimagining of Tangled, which was recently in active development at Disney, has now been paused at the studio following the release of Disney's Snow White.
Llega A Bogotá Un Musical Divino: SISTER ACT, La Gran Comedia Basada En La Película Photo
Llega A Bogotá Un Musical Divino: SISTER ACT, La Gran Comedia Basada En La Película “Cambio De Hábito”, De La Mano De UR Misi Producciones
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2025

Bogotá, marzo de 2025. UR MISI Producciones de la Universidad del Rosario, en coproducción con el Teatro Colsubsidio, y El Tiempo, presentan SISTER ACT, el musical basado en la icónica película 'Cambio de hábito' de 1992, protagonizada por Whoopi Goldberg.
Danbury's Musicals At Richter to Hold Auditions for EVITA and THE LITTLE MERMAID Photo
Danbury's Musicals At Richter to Hold Auditions for EVITA and THE LITTLE MERMAID
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2025

Musicals at Richter (MAR), the longest-running outdoor theater in Connecticut now in its 41st season, will hold 2025 season open auditions for high school (16 and up), college and adult performers. Learn how to audition.
Video: KT Tunstall Performs 'Perfect' from CLUELESS THE MUSICAL Photo
Video: KT Tunstall Performs 'Perfect' from CLUELESS THE MUSICAL
by Michael Major - Mar 27, 2025

Watch a video of KT Tunstall performing 'Perfect' from Clueless the Musical! The multi-platinum singer-songwriter (writer and performer of hits like “Suddenly I See” and “Black Horse and The Cherry Tree”) wrote the music for the new musical.
Review: SISTER ACT at Adelaide Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre Photo
Review: SISTER ACT at Adelaide Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - Mar 27, 2025

This bright and bubbly musical is sure to attract large audiences.
Interview: 'There is So Much of Her Inside Me!': Actor Emma Flynn on The Life-Changin Photo
Interview: 'There is So Much of Her Inside Me!': Actor Emma Flynn on The Life-Changing Role of Cher in CLUELESS THE MUSICAL
by Kat Mokrynski - Mar 25, 2025

Recently, we had the chance to chat with Emma about taking on the iconic role of Cher. We discussed her journey with Clueless the Musical, what she thinks has made the original film so popular and even how her own name is connected to the role
Review: SISTER ACT at Ford's Theatre Photo
Review: SISTER ACT at Ford's Theatre
by Jake Bridges - Mar 22, 2025

What did our critic think of SISTER ACT at Ford's Theatre?
A Guide to Upcoming Movie Musicals- MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, GUYS & DOLLS & More Photo
A Guide to Upcoming Movie Musicals- MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, GUYS & DOLLS & More
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 14, 2025

Though many are eagerly awaiting Wicked: For Good, there are plenty of other upcoming movie musicals to get Broadway fans on their feet, some of which we will see before November. Take a look at our guide to all upcoming movie musicals!
Review Roundup: CLUELESS THE MUSICAL at the Trafalgar Theatre Photo
Review Roundup: CLUELESS THE MUSICAL at the Trafalgar Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 14, 2025

Clueless is a new musical comedy based on the Paramount Pictures classic film. The modern spin on Jane Austen’s Emma gets another timeless makeover from the original film’s writer-director alongside a majorly acclaimed creative team.
Review: CLUELESS THE MUSICAL, Trafalgar Theatre Photo
Review: CLUELESS THE MUSICAL, Trafalgar Theatre
by Debbie Gilpin - Mar 14, 2025

It’s 30 years since Amy Heckerling’s American high school adaptation of Emma hit cinema screens, so how better to mark that than with a move to the stage? Fresh from try-outs in Bromley last year, the musical adaptation has just opened in the West End; Heckerling’s book is backed by music from KT Tunstall and lyrics by Glenn Slater - as opposed to the first attempt at adapting the film for Off Broadway, which had more of a jukebox musical feel.
Review: SCHOOL OF ROCK THE MUSICAL at Argenta Contemporary Theatre Photo
Review: SCHOOL OF ROCK THE MUSICAL at Argenta Contemporary Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - Mar 11, 2025

I am so happy I didn’t miss the mind-blowing, face melting production that was the SCHOOL OF ROCK THE MUSICAL at the Argenta Contemporary Theatre, which had a few shows pushed off to the last week of February due to the crazy Arkansas weather. On Tuesday, Feb. 25, I took my seat, not entirely sure what to expect, but from the very first power chord, I knew I was in for something special. The energy was electric, the cast was on fire, and the live music—played by the incredibly talented young performers—was nothing short of jaw-dropping. I was impressed! 
Joriah Kwamé and More Named as 2024 Jonathan Larson Grant Recipients Photo
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!
Review: SISTER ACT at Seacoast Repertory Theatre Photo
Review: SISTER ACT at Seacoast Repertory Theatre
by Dan Marois - Feb 18, 2025

It is strangely magical that audiences love shows that take playful jabs at nuns. Remember “Late Night Catechism,” a nostalgic visit with a substitute teacher in a parish catechism class that’s highly interactive. And Christoper Durang wrote a scathing satire “Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All for You” where a nun explains the basic tenets of Catholicism to the audience only to be interrupted by her former students who have clearly not led a holy life.
KT Tunstall Releases Mixtape of Songs From CLUELESS the Musical Photo
KT Tunstall Releases Mixtape of Songs From CLUELESS the Musical
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025

Multi-award-winning singer-songwriter KT Tunstall has crafted the original score for the new West End production of Clueless, The Musical, which begins performances at London’s Trafalgar Theatre on 15 February.
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.
Photos: Emma Flynn Stars as Cher in CLUELESS THE MUSICAL Photo
Photos: Emma Flynn Stars as Cher in CLUELESS THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025

Ahead of the opening performance this Saturday 15 February at London's Trafalgar Theatre, Clueless The Musical has released all new photos of lead character Cher, played by Emma Flynn. Check out the photos here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Glenn Slater written?

Glenn Slater has written 9 shows including Maggie May (Lyricist), That's Life! (Lyricist), Newyorkers (Lyricist), Sister Act (Lyricist), The Little Mermaid (Lyricist), Leap of Faith (Lyricist), Love Never Dies (Lyricist), School of Rock (Lyrics), A Bronx Tale (Lyrics).

What awards has Glenn Slater been nominated for?

Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Bronx Tale, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for School of Rock, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for School of Rock-The Musical, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Sister Act, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Sister Act, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Little Mermaid and Most promising musical theatre lyricist () for .

What awards has Glenn Slater won?

Most Promising Musical Theatre Lyricist (2000) for My Life with Albertine. Nominated for a Tony Award for Best Original Score (2009) for The Little Mermaid. Nominated for a Tony Award for Best Original Score (2008) for Love Never Dies. Nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album (2009) for The Little Mermaid. Nominated for a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lyrics (2008) for Love Never Dies. Nominated for a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lyrics (2008) for The Little Mermaid. Nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Musical (2011) for Love Never Dies.

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